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Kevin Acee

Structure of Manny Machado's new contract leaves Padres room to add more big names

PEORIA, Ariz. — Manny Machado wanted to remain in San Diego, and he wanted to remain on a winner.

So while he certainly will get his money, he is getting it on the Padres' time.

The All-Star third baseman, whose 11-year, $350 million contract became official Tuesday, has enabled the Padres to go shopping for more star power by putting off payment of big bucks until later.

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