Sports Padres show there’s nothing small-market about San Diego with Xander Bogaerts deal | Opinion December 8, 2022 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Comments Off on Padres show there’s nothing small-market about San Diego with Xander Bogaerts deal | Opinion The Padres sent shock waves through the baseball world with their latest massive cash commitment: 11 years and $280 million for Xander Bogaerts.