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Matt Carpenter contract: Breaking down Padres infielder's salary details in 2023
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Padres, Matt Carpenter agree on one-year, $12 million deal
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Padres Plan To Reduce Payroll To Around $200MM; Front Office Changes Possible - MLB Trade Rumors
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Padres notes: Versatility eyed as Nelson Cruz DFA'd; Michael Wacha to IL; Yu Darvish improving - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres adding veteran Nelson Cruz as potential power bat; Stammen returns on minors deal - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB's payroll disparity continues to loom large in sport
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Padres News: Matt Carpenter May Finally Start Getting Playing Time Again - Sports Illustrated Inside The Padres News, Analysis and More
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Padres sign three-time All-Star to two-year, $12M deal
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