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Padres Monitoring Star Players
The San Diego Padres are keeping their options open regarding some of their key players as the offseason progresses. They are reportedly "listening" to offers for stars such as Xander Bogaerts and Luis Arraez. Though the recent contract evaluations have shown that some deals might appear steep, the rapid escalation of player values in the current market leaves room for negotiation and potential trades.
The Padres seem to be reassessing the perceived value of their players, especially since opinions about their past contracts are evolving. There were doubts about whether the team overpaid for certain contracts, but with current trends, these contracts might not be as burdensome as initially thought.