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Major League Baseball Trade Candidate: San Diego Padres' Blake
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Blake Snell trade reminds us the Rays are no fun - Sports Illustrated
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Tampa Bay Rays ace Blake Snell traded to San Diego Padres, shaking
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San Diego Padres have deal in place to get Blake Snell from Tampa
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Morning roundup: Padres to acquire 2018 Cy Young Award winner
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Blake Snell traded to Padres
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Blake Snell aiming for another World Series shot with San Diego
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Rays finalize deal sending ace pitcher Blake Snell to Padres
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Padres, ex-Rays pitcher Blake Snell cleared to start after accident
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Rays trade Blake Snell to Padres
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Blake Snell trade grades: Rays receive 'B' for prospect haul
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Blake Snell on pain of leaving Rays, potential gain with Padres
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It's official: Padres acquire ace Blake Snell from Rays