Source: Josh Johnson leaning towards return to Padres
A signing is not imminent, though the Padres appear to be the favorite.Free-agent starter Josh Johnson is leaning towards re-signing with the Padres, though a decision does not appear to be imminent,...
View ArticlePadres shopping catcher Yasmani Grandal for trade; could Tigers be a fit?
It would likely involve trading Alex Avila, if you're into that sort of thing.For the past few years, San Diego Padres fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of their newest star: catching prospect...
View ArticlePadres Non-Tender Everth Cabrera
Everth Cabrera's time in San Diego has come to an end.Everth Cabrera, the Padres All-Star shortstop, has not been given a contract tonight while the remainder of the players on the 40-man roster were...
View ArticleCubs Non-Tender Wesley Wright, John Baker
The Cubs declined to offer contracts to Wesley Wright and John Baker. The two players are now free agents.Today was the deadline to offer arbitration-eligible players a contract for 2015 and the Cubs...
View ArticlePadres non-tender shortstop Everth Cabrera, Mets should be interested
His once-promising career was derailed on and off the field in 2014, but the Mets should still be interested in the 2013 All-Star.The San Diego Padres have non-tendered 28-year-old shortstop Everth...
View ArticleKris Medlen, Everth Cabrera highlight MLB non-tendered list
Injuries and off-field troubles contributed to a few clubs' decisions to let talented players become free agents on Tuesday.Braves starter Kris Medlen and Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera were among...
View ArticleClint Barmes signs one-year deal with Padres
Former Pittsburgh Pirate Clint Barmes is the newest San Diego Padre. According to Ken Rosenthal, Barmes has signed a one-year contract with the Friars. Jon Heyman confirmed and added that the contract...
View ArticleBest available free agent catchers
Wherein the word "best" is thrown around loosely.When Russell Martin went off the market following a five-year, $82 million deal with the Blue Jays, the free-agent market for catchers went from slim to...
View ArticleDodgers, Padres continue discussing Matt Kemp deal; Yasmani Grandal in play
The 26-year-old backstop could be a part of the return package heading back to Los Angeles in the event that a deal for Kemp is struck with San Diego. After initial discussions earlier this week, the...
View ArticleThe All-Padres All-Christmas roster
Oh, hey, it's December. That means a lot of things to a lot of people, but to me it mostly just means not being able to go 30 seconds without hearing a song with bells in it or seeing a themed list....
View ArticlePadres sign Clint Barmes to one-year deal
The deal includes a club option for 2016.The Padres have officially announced the signing of shortstop Clint Barmes to a one-year deal that includes a club option for 2016. The deal, which was first...
View ArticleHot Stove: A Case For Kemp?
Would the Padres be wise to bring the talented, but injury prone outfielder into the fold?The hot stove season can often make for strange rumors, and even stranger bedfellows. That's been the case this...
View ArticleRed Sox discussing Yoenis Cespedes for Ian Kennedy trade with Padres
Don't start buying custom Kennedy Red Sox shirts just yet. There is still work to be done, and maybe not even with the Padres.The Jon Lester negotiations have received all the attention, but even if...
View ArticlePadres Rumor Round-Up
It's looking more an more likely that that the Padres are going to trade one of their three catchers and Yasmani Grandal is at the forefront of all the swirling rumors, most recently in an exchange for...
View ArticlePadres "most likely destination" for Matt Kemp
If you're a huge Matt Kemp fan, which I know you are, then you're going to love this news. He's likely to end up a San Diego Padre. Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal is considered the main trade chip in...
View ArticleMLB trade rumors: Indians interested in Justin Upton
The Indians are interested in Braves outfielder Justin Upton, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, who tweets that the Braves still haven't been given an offer they like, but have been in...
View ArticleTexas Rangers targeting Andrew Cashner
Texas is looking to add a controllable starting pitcher and doesn't want to acquire a starter who will be eligible for free agency after 2015.Texas has been looking for pitching this offseason, and has...
View ArticleAs a Padres fan, could I root for Matt Kemp?
There are a lot of trade rumors surrounding the Padres, including the Rangers sniffing around at Andrew Cashner, but the majority of the buzz centers on San Diego's potential acquisition of Dodgers...
View ArticleYankees, Giants among teams pursuing Chase Headley, per report
Chase Headley will reportedly sign with a new team by the end of the week.Free-agent third baseman Chase Headley is expected to make a decision on his next destination by the end of this week's Winter...
View ArticleChase Headley update: Third baseman to decide by end of Winter Meetings;...
Headley's market seems to be limited, but the Giants and Yankees are in hot pursuit of the third baseman. Free agent third baseman Chase Headley is nearing a decision and is expected to sign by the end...
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