San Diego Padres

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 07: Pitcher Kazuhisa Makita

San Diego Padres reportedly nearing deal with Kazuhisa Makita

Padres Rumors: Eric Hosmer to become highest paid player in team history?

San Diego Padres bring back Tyson Ross on minor league contract

San Diego Padres former ace Jake Peavy looking to make comeback

ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 07: Relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman

Trevor Hoffman: San Diego Padres’ most hidden gem

CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 26: Eric Hosmer

San Diego Padres have every reason to sign Eric Hosmer

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 13: A San Diego Padres hat sits in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 13, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres Extend A.J. Preller Through 2022

COOPERSTOWN, NY - JULY 29: 2007 inductee Tony Gwynn gives his acceptance speech at Clark Sports Center during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony on July 29, 2007 in Cooperstown, New York. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Tony Gwynn: Mr. Padre’s legend and legacy in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 20: General view of Petco Park before the game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres Mount Rushmore

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 17: Brad Hand

San Diego Padres: 2017 Season Review and Offseason Preview

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 24: Brad Hand

San Diego Padres: A.J. Preller looking smart for not trading Brad Hand–yet

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 26: Manuel Margot

San Diego Padres not opposed to spending on free agents this winter

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 21: Tim Melville

San Diego Padres Taking a Chance on Tim Melville

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 25: Hunter Renfroe

San Diego Padres: Hunter Renfroe sent down to work on plate discipline

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 17: Jered Weaver

San Diego Padres: Jered Weaver announces his retirement

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San Diego Padres extend manager Andy Green through 2021

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 24: Bench coach Mark McGwire

San Diego Padres Hitting Coach Mark McGwire Reinvented Himself

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San Diego Padres believe they still hold a winning Hand

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 20: General view of Petco Park before the game between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres MacKenzie Gore Dominating at Start of Career

MILWAUKEE, WI - MAY 13: A San Diego Padres hat sits in the dugout during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on May 13, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

San Diego Padres: Anderson Espinoza to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

MIAMI, FL - JULY 11: Brad Hand

San Diego Padres Setting Sights High in Brad Hand Trade

San Diego Padres: Wil Myers contract extension remains troublesome

May 4, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Ryan Schimpf (11) at bat during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: The Ryan Schimpf Experience sent down to Triple-A

Apr 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brad Hand (52) and catcher Austin Hedges (18) celebrating defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres Proving Pesky to Certain Contenders

Apr 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brad Hand (52) and catcher Austin Hedges (18) celebrating defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: What players will the team deal at the deadline?

May 2, 2017; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Manuel Margot (7) during the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Scouting Report on San Diego Padres OF Manny Margot

May 10, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brad Hand delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during a baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres: Brad Hand on the trading block?

Apr 27, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jered Weaver (27) is pulled from the game by San Diego Padres manager Andy Green (14) during the fourth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego Padres holding Jered Weaver on a “short leash”