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MLB free agency: Padres reportedly favorites to sign Eric Hosmer
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A Fond Farewell to an Incredibly Fun Padres Season - The Ringer
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If Not Eric Hosmer, What Big-Name Free Agents Could Padres Sign?
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MLB Insider reveals veteran free agent Eric Hosmer is nearing a
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Padres express appreciation for Eric Hosmer after his trade to Red
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CJ Abrams' progress, free-agent starting pitching options and more
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Offseason outlook for the San Diego Padres after disappointing
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Eric Hosmer, Yu Darvish just two baseball free agents that didn't pan