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After Years of Struggle in San Diego, Eric Hosmer Is Suddenly Red
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Eric Hosmer follows Dansby Swanson to Cubs with reported deal
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As Eric Hosmer moves on from 'crazy situation,' he hopes to hit reset
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Unlikely Scenario Could See Cubs Boost Farm by Trading for Eric
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Who will go off the Cubs' 40-man roster to make room for Eric Hosmer?
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Among the Reported First Basemen On the Cubs' Radar: Trey
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Padres news: Which team tried to trade for Eric Hosmer? - Gaslamp Ball
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Padres have tentative deal in place for Juan Soto
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Eric Hosmer heading to Red Sox after first baseman invokes no
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Yu Darvish: Chicago Cubs finalizing trade of ace pitcher to San
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Red Sox Acquire Eric Hosmer - MLB Trade Rumors