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Team Notebook: San Diego Padres News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Padres | Roberts to work with players John Maffei, of the North County Times, reports former OF Dave Roberts will work with San Diego Padres OF Tony Gwynn Jr., OF Will Venable and SS Everth Cabrera on bunting and base stealing during Spring Training. Roberts is now a special assistant for baseball operations with the team. Padres | Torrealba contract update Updating a previous report, Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, reports San Diego Padres C Yorvit Torrealba will make $1.25 million as part of his one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2011 season. He will make $750,000 this year and will receive a $500,000 buyout if they don't exercise the mutual option worth $3.5 million. Padres | Agree with Torrealba ESPN's Buster Olney reports the San Diego Padres agreed to terms on a one-year deal with a mutual option for the 2011 season with free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Rockies) Friday, Feb. 5. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Padres | Hoyer comments on A-Gon situation Updating a previous report, SportingNews.com reports San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer commented on speculation that the team will not be able to afford 1B Adrian Gonzalez in the future. "The team's position with regard to Adrian has not changed at all," Hoyer told The Boston Globe. "We are excited to have him under contract for the next two seasons. He is a great player who fits our city, team, and payroll remarkably well. We have had, and will continue to have, dialogue with Adrian's representatives about keeping him in San Diego long term. It is still early in that process and attempting to draw conclusions in the middle of any negotiation is an inexact science." Padres | More on Torrealba Updating a previous report, Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Rockies) is close to signing with the San Diego Padres on a one-year deal believed to be worth less than $2 million. Padres | A-Gon on his way out? Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports John Boggs, the agent for San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez, said the team cannot afford his client, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune. "I think the fairest description of our point of view is that we continue to be committed to doing what's best for the long-term interest of the organization," owner Jeff Moorad said. "As a result, no player is untouchable. And while we're mindful of players' individual popularity, we won't put one player ahead of the long-term interests of the club." Padres | Close to signing Torrealba ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the San Diego Padres are close to signing free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Rockies) to a one-year deal. Padres | S. Hairston avoids arbitration Drew Silva, of NBCSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres avoided arbitration with OF Scott Hairston by agreeing to a one-year, $2.45 million deal Tuesday, Feb. 2, according to MLB.com's Corey Brock. He is expected to split time with OF Tony Gwynn Jr. in center field this year. Padres | An option for Gregg Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres could end up signing free-agent RP Kevin Gregg (Cubs). However, a fit with the team seems to be a longshot at this point. Padres | Make offer to Torrealba ESPN's Buster Olney reports the San Diego Padres have made a one-year offer to free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Rockies). Padres | Arbitration hearing date for Hairston set MLB.com's Corey Brock reports that the San Diego Padres have set an arbitration hearing date with OF Scott Hairston. However, they are still hoping to agree to terms ahead of time and could have a deal finalized as soon as next week. Padres | Interested in Hudson The MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports the San Diego Padres are interested in free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers). Padres | Interested in Kennedy The MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports the San Diego Padres are interested in free-agent 2B Adam Kennedy (Athletics). Padres | Young into normal preparation The North County Times' Dan Hayes reports San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (shoulder) has stepped up to his normal throwing program to prepare for the regular season. Padres | Wanted Gardner Joel Sherman, of the New York Post, reports the San Diego Padres inquired about New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner this offseason to be their starting center fielder. Padres | Ekstrom cut Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres RP Mike Ekstrom was designated for assignment. Padres | More on Garland Updating a previous report, Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year, $5.3 million deal with SP Jon Garland Tuesday, Jan. 26. Garland will make $4.7 this year and includes a $600,000 buyout if they don't pick up a $6.75 million mutual option for the 2011 season. Padres | Garland agrees to terms SportingNews.com reports the San Diego Padres agreed to terms with free-agent SP Jon Garland (Dodgers) Tuesday, Jan. 26. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Garland is expected to join SPs Chris Young and Kevin Correia as the team's top three starters. There could be competition for the final two spots between Ps Wade LeBlanc, Mat Latos, Tim Stauffer, Clayton Richard, Aaron Poreda and Sean Gallagher. Padres | Stairs agrees to minor league deal Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the San Diego Padres have agreed to terms with free-agent OF Matt Stairs (Phillies) on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. It appears there is a good chance Stairs will make the Padres as a left-handed hitter off the bench. Padres | Young on schedule San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer, in an interview on XX Sports Radio, said SP Chris Young (shoulder) is on schedule for the 2010 season. Manager Bud Black said the ball is coming out of Young's hand really well. The team remains optimistic that Young will be ready for Spring Training and Opening Day. Padres | Three released Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the San Diego Padres released P Will Startup, 3B Seth Johnston and OF Angel Mercado. Padres | Adams avoids arbitration Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports the San Diego Padres avoided arbitration with RP Mike M. Adams by signing him to a one-year, $1 million deal. Padres | Update on J. Hairston Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports the San Diego Padres agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.12 million deal with OF Jerry Hairston Jr. Monday, Jan. 18, according to a major league source. Hairston will take his physical Monday. Padres | Agree to terms with J. Hairston ESPN's Chris Singleton reports the San Diego Padres agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with free-agent IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (Yankees) Monday, Jan. 18, pending a physical. Padres | J. Hairston likely to be super-utility player Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (Yankees) would likely serve a super-utility role with the San Diego Padres. Padres | J. Hairston close to signing FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the San Diego Padres are close to signing free-agent IF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (Yankees) to a one-year deal worth more than $2 million. Hairston is the older brother of Padres OF Scott Hairston. Padres | Seeking a pitcher The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said finding a veteran pitcher is atop the team's wish list ahead of a backup catcher and a utility middle infielder. Padres | Headley moving back to third The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports the San Diego Padres' trade of 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff allows OF Chase Headley to move back to third base. Padres | Hairston hits well at PETCO The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres OF Scott Hairston is a career .288 hitter with 19 homers and 49 RBIs in 344 career at-bats at PETCO Park. Padres | Adams, Hairston file for arbitration USAToday.com reports that San Diego Padres RP Mike M. Adams and OF Scott Hairston have filed for salary arbitration. Padres | Hairston to platoon in center field with Gwynn San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said that OF Scott Hairston will platoon in center field with OF Tony Gwynn Jr., according to MLB.com's Corey Brock. There is also a possibility that he could platoon in right field with OF Will Venable. Padres | Acquire Hairston, Cunningham Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres acquired OFs Scott Hairston and Aaron Cunningham from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff and 2B Eric Sogard. Padres | Will acquire Hairston, Cunningham from Oakland Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Diego Padres will acquire Oakland Athletics OFs Scott Hairston and Aaron Cunningham in exchange for 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff and a prospect. The deal has not officially been announced and will not be finalized until there are physicals. Padres | Bell avoids arbitration Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports the San Diego Padres avoided arbitration with CL Heath Bell and signed him to a one-year, $4 million deal. Padres | Interested in Contreras Jon Greenberg, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the San Diego Padres are interested in free-agent SP Jose Contreras (Rockies). Padres | Pursuing Torrealba Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres are among the teams pursuing free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Rockies), according to one major league source. Padres | Made offer to Castro Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres made an offer to Chicago White Sox C Ramon Castro before he re-signed with the White Sox. Padres | Unlikely to go after Nady Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres are unlikely to sign free-agent OF Xavier Nady (Yankees) because his asking price would likely exceed what the team is willing to pay. Padres | Unlikely to sign outfielder to multi-year deal Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer does not want to sign an outfielder to a multi-year deal when he will be likely platooning with OF Tony Gwynn Jr. in center field. The team may prefer free-agent OFs Jerry Hairston Jr. (Yankees) and Randy Winn (Giants) to share time with Gwynn. Hairston could play the outfield and be a reserve infielder. Padres | Young could be a trade chip Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres might try to trade SP Chris Young (shoulder) after he proves he is healthy in Spring Training. Young is scheduled to make $6.25 million in 2010. Padres | Showing interest in Dye Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres are showing interest in free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox), according to a major league source. However, they would need to trade a veteran in order to afford him. The most likely candidates to be moved are RP Heath Bell or 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff. Padres | Blanks healed up Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports San Diego Padres OF Kyle Blanks (foot) has recovered from his partial tear of the plantar fascia in his right foot. He's likely to start in right field in 2010. Padres | Worrell expected to return this summer Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres RP Mark Worrell (elbow) has been rehabbing his right elbow, and the team thinks he will start throwing in Spring Training and return sometime this summer. Padres | Podsednik's deal could influence Pads targets Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports the deal the Kansas City Royals agreed to with OF Scott Podsednik could influence what the San Diego Padres will have to offer free-agent OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (Yankees) and OF Randy Winn (Giants). Padres | Worrell re-signed CBSSports.com reports the San Diego Padres re-signed RP Mark Worrell to an undisclosed minor league deal Thursday, Jan. 7. |
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