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Padres moving $280 million shortstop to position he's never played

One year after signing an 11-year, $280 million pact with San Diego, the team is asking Xander Bogaerts to play second base for the first time in his career.

What a new, oncoming wave of star shortstops means for the Yankees, the Mets and the rest of baseball

We may be looking at consecutive free agent shortstop classes after the 2027 and 2028 seasons equal to or better than the last two offseasons.

Yankees' Aaron Judge deal a bargain compared to these big-money busts

In the free-agent frenzy that was the 2022-23 winter, not all of the spending looks wise so far.

We found tickets for every 2023 Padres home game. Some are only $10.

Bob Melvin's San Diego Padres have a major shot at the postseason this season. We found tickets to every single one of their home games at PETCO Park.

Unprecedented turnaround sets this team up to be MLB's greatest show

Padres games now guarantee thrills, thanks to a possibly unprecedented collection of positional superstars.

Nine best MLB free-agent deals this winter

Here are the nine best MLB free agent deals this winter — and no, Aaron Judge isn't on the list.

Where the Yankees fit in a reshaped AL after Carlos Rodon addition

The Yankees' primary rivals for AL supremacy have been busy this offseason. Where does that leave the Yankees?

Xander Bogaerts set ex-Red Sox teammate up to cash in

One big beneficiary of the free-agent largess — and particularly the $280M deal for Xander Bogaerts — is his longtime Red Sox teammate Rafael Devers.

The early winners of MLB's big-spending offseason

The Padres have done a brilliant job exciting a town that’s remarkably never seen a professional sports championship.

Ex-Red Sox star praises 'straightforward' new club: 'Wants to win'

Xander Bogaerts inked a massive 11-year, $280 million with the Padres on Wednesday night.

Xander Bogaerts' exit isn't only Red Sox decision confounding MLB

The winter meetings could have gone better for the Red Sox.

'The best': Rafael Devers has heartfelt goodbye for Xander Bogaerts

When Rafael Devers begins his seventh MLB season, he'll have a new shortstop next to him.

'What the f--k happened': Red Sox media, players furious after star player bolts

"Thanks for everything Xander Bogaerts! The Red Sox owners can f--k off."

Xander Bogaerts agrees to monster contract — and it's not with the Red Sox

San Diego agreed to an 11-year, $280 million contract with shortstop Xander Bogaerts early Thursday morning, The Post’s Jon Heyman first reported.

MLB Winter Meetings 2022 live updates Day 2: Mets rival signs top shortstop

Follow the New York Post's live coverage of the 2022 MLB Winter Meetings on Monday in San Diego.

Examining where interested teams stand for top MLB free-agent group

The top end of the shortstop market seems to be expanding now with the Yankees and Padres showing interest.

Red Sox remain far apart with Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts

The Red Sox are in active talks with their homegrown stars, but sources suggest there is plenty of work to do to complete a deal with either of them.

Handicapping MLB's top free agent market

Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts officially opted out of their contracts, meaning they join Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson.

Pedro Martinez has dire Red Sox warning: 'Essence of the franchise'

The Boston Red Sox are well acquainted with curses, but what about prophecies?

Yankees aren't expected to join in MLB's shortstop free agent frenzy

The Cardinals, Giants, Phillies and Cubs are among teams that could join the Red Sox, Dodgers, Braves and Twins in pursuit of one of the big free-agent shortstops.