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Padres, star third baseman Manny Machado agree to a new 11-year
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Manny Machado news conference Padres
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Padres announce Manny Machado's $300 million signing - ESPN
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Offseason In Review: San Diego Padres - MLB Trade Rumors
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Manny Machado plans to opt out of Padres deal after turning down
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Bryce Harper's decision could come down to Giants vs. Dodgers
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Manny Machado, Padres Agree to Historic 10-Year, $300M Contract
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Manny Machado hits grand slam vs. Phillies