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Luis Sardinas looks to take next step at shortstop - The San Diego
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Padres' Ian Kennedy turns in his best start of the spring - The
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Padres spring training primer: Bullpen - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Two good, too bad: Padres 1, Marlins 0 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres spring training primer: Rotation - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Opting Out May Not Be Manny Machado's Best Move
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Padres RHP Brandon Morrow makes first rehab start with Triple-A El
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Padres' Jon Edwards looking forward to healthy spring - The San
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Carter Capps to open season on DL - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Wil Nieves could be Padres' choice for backup catcher - The San
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Christian Bethancourt pleased with latest bullpen session - The