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Friars ink Blanco as backup backstop: After losing out on free-agent target Brad Ausmus on Wednesday, Padres general manager Kevin Towers didn't waste time in tabbing Henry Blanco as the Friars' backup backstop.
Padres sign C Blanco for 1 year, $750K (AP): Coming with a recommendation from Greg Maddux, catcher Henry Blanco agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday to back up youngster Nick Hundley. General manager Kevin Towers said it was a "tremendous" addition for a team that's coming off a 99-loss season and will have several inexperienced players, including Hundley.
Towers turns the page on Trevor Time: The road always presented the most interesting challenges, but even then, Kevin Towers always managed to find refuge from having to watch those final three outs.
Padres have fond memories of Rickey: None of the players Padres general manager Kevin Towers has signed left a mark nearly as indelible as Rickey Henderson, who on Monday was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Padres prepared to find shortstop: The Padres, who don't have a true shortstop on their 40-man roster, plan on solidifying their middle infield picture sometime next week, general manager Kevin Towers said on Tuesday.
Padres to play waiting game with roster: GM Kevin Towers has interest in several free agents, particularly veteran middle infielders Omar Vizquel and David Eckstein among others, but likely won't make any moves until late January or early February.
Peavy-to-Cubs deal is off: San Diego general manager Kevin Towers told reporters Thursday that a proposed deal to send pitcher Jake Peavy to the Chicago Cubs was dead. The Angels have emerged as a potential match.
Padres GM: Cubs end Peavy pursuit (AP): Jake Peavy appears to be staying put with the San Diego Padres -- for now. General manager Kevin Towers said Thursday that Cubs GM Jim Hendry told him Chicago was ceasing its pursuit of the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner. Towers said Monday that the Cubs were the only team in the running at that point.
Padres expect closure on Peavy soon: Padres general manager Kevin Towers has gone as far as to tell reporters that he will know one way or the other by the time he leaves Las Vegas on Thursday if a Jake Peavy trade will take place.
Padres feeling better about Peavy deal: It might be inching toward a deal instead of taking a big leap, but Padres general manager Kevin Towers said Tuesday evening that a deal involving Jake Peavy to the Cubs"looks more likely today than yesterday."
Package deal for Peavy presented: Padres general manager Kevin Towers made it clear Monday he wants to deal Jake Peavy to the Cubs and would like to get it done this week.
Padres waiting on Cubs for Peavy deal: The legwork, complex and time-consuming, for a potential Jake Peavy trade to the Chicago Cubs has essentially been done. Now, all Padres general manager Kevin Towers needs is for his Cubs counterpart, Jim Hendry, to give him the go-ahead to make the deal for the 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner.
Friars looking to collect extra chips: GM Kevin Towers drove to Las Vegas on Saturday to get a head start on the Winter Meetings, which begin on Monday and no doubt spent part of his drive on I-15 ruminating over how to assemble a team on what figures to be a $40 million payroll and, of course, what to do with Jake Peavy.
Meetings may be stage for Peavy deal: One year and 99 losses later, Padres general manager Kevin Towers could well be working another deal for Jake Peavy when the Winter Meetings open on Dec. 8 in Las Vegas, only it will be trading the 2007 Cy Young Award winner.
Padres decline arbitration for Hoffman: San Diego general manager Kevin Towers said on Monday the Padres opted not to offer arbitration to Major League career saves leader Trevor Hoffman.
Padres' plans being put on hold: With the Padres uncertain if they can or will move Jake Peavy and his $11 million salary, Kevin Towers' hands have been tied, unable to address the team's needs.
Towers: Cubs still interested in Peavy: The Cubs remain interested in possibly trading for pitcher Jake Peavy, Padres general manager Kevin Towers said on Wednesday.
Padres not ruling out Braves for Peavy: With the Cubs signing Ryan Dempster to a four-year deal on Tuesday, the Padres' latest trade partner for Jake Peavy might no longer be in the market. That means, GM Kevin Towers says, that the Padres might revisit the Braves for a possible deal.
Towers: No recent talks with Yanks: Don't count the New York Yankees as a player in the Jake Peavy sweepstakes -- not just yet, anyway. Padres general manager Kevin Towers said on Monday that he hasn't engaged Yankees GM Brian Cashman in anything that resembles a serious discussion about Peavy, the 2007 National League Cy Young Award winner who is on the trading block.
Kouzmanoff given clean bill of health: Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff underwent a procedure Saturday to clean out his shoulder, which bothered him at the end of last season. General manager Kevin Towers said there was nothing wrong with Kouzmanoff's rotator cuff.
Braves end pursuit of Padres' Peavy: Braves general manager Frank Wren said on Friday that he is no longer having active negotiations with Padres general manager Kevin Towers about Jake Peavy.
Peavy trade talks moving slowly: A perceived two-team race between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves to land Padres ace Jake Peavy in a trade was at a standstill as of late Monday, as San Diego GM Kevin Towers characterized progress as"slow moving."
Padres withdraw $4M offer to Hoffman (AP): The San Diego Padres withdrew their $4 million offer to Trevor Hoffman on Monday, leaving it unclear whether they would continue to negotiate with the career saves leader. General manager Kevin Towers said last week he was trying to work out an agreement to keep the closer, but he sent a text message to The Associated Press on Monday night confirming "our offer was withdrawn." Towers would not...
Padres to seek upgrades via trades: Unlike last winter, the Padres won't rebuild their roster through free agency. Instead, they'll be active on the trade front as GM Kevin Towers let it be known a day after the 2008 regular season ended that new faces for 2009 will likely come via trades.
Peavy unlikely to remain with Padres: General manager Kevin Towers told The Associated Press on Thursday after leaving the GM meetings in Dana Point, Calif., it's doubtful that right-hander Jake Peavy will be in a Padres uniform in 2009.
Padres GM says Peavy to be traded before meetings: DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) -- Jake Peavy probably will be traded by the San Diego Padres before the winter meetings next month. After spending four days at the annual general managers' meetings, Padres GM Kevin Towers said it is unlikely the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner will remain with San Diego, which signed him out of high school in 1999....
BASEBALL / Padres' Peavy on block / Braves, Cubs, Dodgers look like front-runners: Jake Peavy probably will be traded by the Padres before next month's winter meetings. After spending four days at the annual general managers' meetings, Padres GM Kevin Towers said it is unlikely the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner will remain with San Diego,...
Padres GM says Peavy to be traded before meetings: Jake Peavy probably will be traded by the San Diego Padres before the winter meetings next month. After spending four days at the annual general managers'meetings, Padres GM Kevin Towers said it is unlikely the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner will remain with San Diego, which signed him out of high school in 1999.
GM: Peavy will go by winter meetings: Righthander Jake Peavy probably will be traded by the San Diego Padres before the winter meetings next month.After spending 4 days at the annual general managers' meetings in Dana Point, Calif., Padres general manager Kevin Towers said it is unlikely the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner will remain with San Diego, which signed him out of high school in 1999.
Padres GM: Peavy likely to be dealt soon (AP): Jake Peavy probably will be traded by the San Diego Padres before the winter meetings next month. After spending four days at the annual general managers' meetings, Padres GM Kevin Towers said it is unlikely the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner will remain with San Diego, which signed him out of high school in 1999.
Baseball likely to eliminate coin flips (AP): No more flip decisions. Rather than heads or tails, baseball general managers plan to recommend that sites for division and wild-card tiebreakers be decided by wins and losses. "The team that performed better against the other team I think is the one that deserves to have home-field advantage, not an arbitrary coin flip," San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers said Thursday as the annual GMs...
Padres narrow Peavy talks to 3 NL teams (AP): The San Diego Padres have narrowed the field of suitors for ace pitcher Jake Peavy, focusing on three National League teams. Peavy has $63 million in guaranteed money remaining on his deal, which runs through 2012 and contains a club option for 2013. General manager Kevin Towers said that based on conversations with Peavy's agent, Barry Axelrod, he is dealing with five AL teams and two NL clubs,...
Peavy also open to Halos, Yanks: San Diego general manager Kevin Towers has been busy talking with various teams interested in Jake Peavy but said Monday he does not expect any trade to happen before the General Managers Meetings conclude on Thursday.
Friars in no rush to deal ace Peavy: In no rush to deal his club's best pitcher, Padres GM Kevin Towers has reiterated that ace right-hander Jake Peavy is not officially on the trade block.
Towers: Black not fully responsible for bad season: Padres general manager Kevin Towers figured the first step toward digging out from a 99-loss season was to bring back Bud Black as manager.
Towers: Black 'still the right guy' to lead Padres: Padres general manager Kevin Towers figured the first step toward digging out from a 99-loss season was to bring back Bud Black as manager.
Towers endorses Black's return to Padres (AP):
San Diego Padres manager Bud Black watches the Pittsburgh Pirates shut down the Padres in the top of the ninth inning to clinch a 9-1 win in a baseball game in Pittsburgh. The Padres announced late Monday afternoon, Sept. 29, 2008, that Black and most of his staff will return in 2009. " align="left" border="0">
Padres general manager Kevin Towers figured the first step toward digging out from a 99-loss season was to bring back Bud Black as manager. "This is still the right guy to lead this organization," Towers said during a news conference in the home dugout at Petco Park on Tuesday. "I don't think based on the record we could hold him fully responsible for the outcome of the season." Towers also said...
Black meets with frustrated Padres: Manager Bud Black met behind closed doors with his San Diego Padres on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after general manager Kevin Towers made some scathing comments about the worst team in the majors. Black wouldn't discuss specifics, but based on his congenial...
Towers says changes likely after loss: With Jake Peavy about to go on the disabled list and the Padres suffering another loss Monday, an 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Cardinals, GM Kevin Towers talked about the state of the team and what might change.
GM Towers looking forward to spring: Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the Major Leagues, feels his Padres again have what it takes to compete for the top spot in the National League West. The team has several new faces and enough prospects to make the challenge attainable.
Notes: Prior could return sooner: Padres GM Kevin Towers said Thursday that Mark Prior's recovery from shoulder surgery is going so well he might be pitching in the Majors by May. Also, Khalil Greene's new contract is"a done deal"that could be formally announced Friday.
Padres extend Towers through 2010: The Padres held a press conference Wednesday to announce that they'd extended the contract of general manager Kevin Towers through the 2010 season.
Padres GM Towers Gets 2-Year Extension: After 12 demanding years on the job, San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers is ready for more. Towers received a two-year contract extension Wednesday that runs through 2010 and is thought to put him among the top five or six highest-paid GMs in...
House looking for Knoblauch:
Former major leaguer Chuck Knoblauch had not been tracked down as of early Wednesday evening by federal marshals trying to serve him a subpoena from a House panel investigating steroids in baseball, a committee staffer told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.
Knoblauch, a four-time All-Star who played for the Yankees, Twins and Royals from 1991-02, originally was asked to appear today for what was supposed to be the first of five depositions or transcribed interviews scheduled by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.Those sessions are in preparation for a hearing Feb. 13, when the witnesses are scheduled to include seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens and his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee.Bonds wants dismissalBarry Bonds asked a federal judge to dismiss perjury charges against him Wednesday, arguing the indictment is"scattershot"and noted for its"striking inartfulness."Bonds was charged in November with lying to a grand jury about his use of performance-enhancing drugs.In the motion filed in San Francisco federal court, the former San Francisco Giant neither admits nor denies taking the drugs, but argues the questions asked by prosecutors during a December 2003 grand jury appearance were vague, ambiguous and confusing.Yanks set payroll recordThe New York Yankees did finish first in something last year -- spending.While their streak of AL East titles ended at nine, the Yankees wound up with a record payroll of $218.3 million.The World Series champion Boston Red Sox were a distant second at $155.4 million, according to information received by clubs from the commissioner's office.In addition to the largest payroll, the Yankees have the highest revenue in the majors. New York took in $415 million last year, giving about $100 million of it away in the sport's revenue-sharing plan.BrieflyIndians:RHP Rafael Betancourt agreed to a $5.4 million, two-year contract to avoid arbitration.Devil Rays:RHP James Shields agreed to a $11.25 million, four-year contract. Shields'deal includes three team options that could make it worth about $38 million over seven years. Performance bonuses could boost the value to approximately $44 million.Padres:General manager Kevin Towers received a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010. Terms were not disclosed.Pirates:RHP Jaret Wright agreed on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.ONLINE: mlb.comBASEBALL NOTES: Rockies, Tulowitzki near 6-year deal:
Colorado and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki are finalizing a six-year contract with a club option for 2014 that could be announced today, a source told The Associated Press.
Media reports say the deal is worth about $30 million, which would be a record for a player with less than two years of experience. Cleveland center fielder Grady Sizemore signed a $23.5 million deal before the 2006 season.BrieflySteroids:A Congressional committee subpoenaed former Yankee Chuck Knoblauch after Knoblauch failed to respond to an invitation to give a deposition.Padres:General manager Kevin Towers has agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010, two sources told AP.Astros:One of Roger Clemens'agents said the pitcher is considering an invitation to appear at a Houston pitching camp next week and appreciates the Astros"standing by him"after allegations of steroids use.... Thirty-year-old reliever Dave Borkowski (5-3, 5.15 ERA in 2007) and Houston agreed to a one-year, $800,000 contract, avoiding arbitration.White Sox:Free-agent reliever Octavio Dotel, 34, agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal. Dotel (2-1, 4.11 ERA in 2007) says he feels 100 percent; a shoulder injury limited him to 30 2/3 innings last year.Dodgers:Citing unspecified family issues, Don Mattingly stepped aside as Los Angeles'hitting coach and was replaced by Triple A hitting coach Mike Easler. Mattingly is now LA's major league special assignment coach, but his duties haven't been defined.Reds:Free-agent reliever Jeremy Affeldt, 28, agreed to a one-year, $3 million contract with Cincinnati and could start this year, a source told AP.Season opener:To see the first pitch of the season, you'll have to get up early. Boston and Oakland open with a two-game series March 25-26 in Tokyo. Both games start at 5:07 a.m. CDT.Online demolition:Like to watch things go"boom?"The Web site homerderby.com has compiled video clips showing the demolition of several major league ballparks over the past two decades.Red Sox:Boston agreed to minor league contracts with former Rangers relievers Dan Kolb and Dan Miceli.Devil Rays:Tampa Bay and 26-year-old pitcher James Shields, 12-9 with a 3.85 ERA in his first full season in the majors last year, were closing in on a long-term contract and an announcement has been scheduled today.Canseco book:Jose Canseco's steroids sequel,Vindicated, is scheduled to be released March 31.Padres GM Towers gets extension through '12: Kevin Towers received a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010 and is thought to put him among the top five or six highest-paid GMs in baseball.
Padres GM Towers gets extension thru '10 (AP):
San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy, left background, looks on as general manager Kevin Towers, right, makes a statement during a press conference at the winter baseball meetings in this Dec. 7, 2005 file photo, in Dallas. The Padres and Towers have agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010, The Associated Press learned Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008. " align="left" border="0">
After 12 demanding years on the job, San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers is ready for more. Towers received a two-year contract extension Wednesday that runs through 2010 and is thought to put him among the top five or six highest-paid GMs in baseball. The team wouldn't divulge financial details.
Towers agrees to contract extension: Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the Major Leagues, has agreed to a contract extension through the 2010 season.
Padres GM Towers Gets 2-Year Extension: SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Padres general manager Kevin Towers agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010, The Associated Press learned Tuesday night....
Report: Padres GM Towers agrees to extension: Padres general manager Kevin Towers agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010, The Associated Press learned Tuesday night.The deal was confirmed by two people familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made. Towers' current deal was set to end after the 2008 season. His extension was to be announced at a news conference scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Report: Padres GM Towers agrees to extension: Padres general manager Kevin Towers has reportedly agreed to an extension.
Padres GM Towers gets 2-year extension (AP):
San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy, left background, looks on as general manager Kevin Towers, right, makes a statement during a press conference at the winter baseball meetings in this Dec. 7, 2005 file photo, in Dallas. The Padres and Towers have agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010, The Associated Press learned Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008. " align="left" border="0">
Padres general manager Kevin Towers agreed to a two-year contract extension that runs through 2010, The Associated Press learned Tuesday night. The deal was confirmed by two people familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made. Towers' current deal was set to end after the 2008 season.
Padres have quiet time at Meetings: Padres general manager Kevin Towers, known for his prowess in the trade market, had his third straight quiet day at the Winter Meetings. Things could stay that way until Friday, when the team learns if Michael Barrett and Mike Cameron accept arbitration.
Padres focused on finding outfielder: Padres general manager Kevin Towers is focused on finding an outfielder this week at the Winter Meetings. Towers has his sights set on two players: Japanese outfielder Kosuke Fukudome and Houston's Luke Scott. Towers confirmed an offer to Fukudome.
Outfielder Fukudome on Padres' radar: Padres general manager Kevin Towers is in search of an outfielder at this week's Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn. One player the Padres are believed to be seeking is Japanese free agent Kosuke Fukudome, who hasn't said he will play in the Majors in '08.
Padres offer arbitration to two: On Saturday, GM Kevin Towers offered arbitration to both Barrett and outfielder Mike Cameron while declining arbitration to outfielder Milton Bradley.
Towers talks team's arbitration plans: Padres GM Kevin Towers met with the media on Friday before heading to Nashville for the Winter Meetings. And with Saturday's arbitration deadline looming, he talked about whether offers would be made to Michael Barrett, Milton Bradley and Mike Cameron.
Peavy Unanimously Wins NL Cy Young Award: SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Padres general manager Kevin Towers had a good feeling about Jake Peavy before he'd even seen the right-hander throw a pitch. Towers sat next to Peavy in the stands at Class A Fort Wayne back in 2000 as the 19-year-old charted pitches during a game. The GM was beyond impressed with the youngster's observations....
Padres' Peavy wins NL Cy Young Award (AP):
San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy talks about winning baseball's National League Cy Young Award, during a news conference Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in San Diego. Peavy led the league in wins, ERA and strikeouts. " align="left" border="0">
Padres general manager Kevin Towers had a good feeling about Jake Peavy before he'd even seen the right-hander throw a pitch. Towers sat next to Peavy in the stands at Class A Fort Wayne back in 2000 as the 19-year-old charted pitches during a game. The GM was beyond impressed with the youngster's observations.
Padres, Maddux agree to new deal: The Padres have come to a verbal agreement with Greg Maddux on a contract for the 2008 season, San Diego general manager Kevin Towers told MLB.com on Tuesday.
Survivors: When Terry Ryan (above) resigned as Twins general manager Thursday, he was the second-longest-tenured GM in the majors. Here's a look at the top five before Ryan's resignation: GM Team Hired John Schuerholz Atlanta 1990 Terry Ryan Twins 1994 Walt Jocketty St. Louis 1994 Kevin Towers San Diego 1995 Brian Sab
NL West-leading Padres keeping it simple: San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers, sitting in his suite at Petco Park, looked down onto the field and marveled at the sight. The game of baseball, the way it was designed in its sheer and untainted form, is back at least in San Diego. "It was sad to see what was going on before," Towers says. "It was pretty obvious what was happening. But now we're back to the way baseball was meant to be played."
End of the road for Wells: San Diego GM Kevin Towers told XX Sports Radio on Wednesday that David Wells will not make his scheduled start Saturday in Cincinnati and that his career with the Padres is likely over.
Padres to cut ties with David Wells (AP):
San Diego Padres' David Wells pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in their baseball game Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in St. Louis. David Wells is finished with his hometown San Diego Padres, and it's possible that the career of one of baseball's most boisterous characters could be over. " align="left" border="0">
David Wells is finished with his hometown San Diego Padres, and it's possible that baseball has seen the last of the boisterous left-hander known as Boomer. General manager Kevin Towers said Wednesday that the Padres will cut ties with the struggling 44-year-old on Thursday in order to activate All-Star Chris Young from the disabled list.
Has time finally come for Sabean to rebuild?: The Giants as sellers at the trade deadline? San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers will believe it when he sees GM Brian Sabean inside the Giants' clubhouse yanking uniform tops off the backs of his experienced players. "I've never known Sabes...
As deadline approaches, time will tell whether Giants will sell: The Giants as sellers at the trade deadline? San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers will believe it when he sees GM Brian Sabean inside the Giants' clubhouse yanking uniform tops off the backs of his experienced players. "I've never known Sabes...
Giants Edge Padres 4-3 in 11 Innings: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Padres general manager Kevin Towers expects the last-place San Francisco Giants to be back in the division race by the trade deadline next month. The Giants' last three games have given them the confidence it could happen, even though they trail NL West-leading Arizona by 10 games....
Feliz drives in Bonds, Giants win in 11 (AP):
San Diego Padres' Russell Branyon reacts after being struck out by San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum during the sixth inning of their baseball game in San Francisco, Monday, June 25, 2007. San Francisco won the game, 4-3, in 11 innings." align="left" border="0">
Padres general manager Kevin Towers expects the last-place San Francisco Giants to be back in the division race by the trade deadline next month. The Giants' last three games have given them the confidence it could happen, even though they trail NL West-leading Arizona by 10 games. "Usually you do good when you're happy and positive," reliever Vinnie Chulk said.
Notes: Padres' roster all but set: Although Padres general manager Kevin Towers was quick to stress that the roster may not be final, it appears the 25-man squad for Opening Day is set after the team made a number of roster moves following Friday's game.
Notes: Towers OK after foul accident: A day after being hit in the face with a foul ball, Padres general manager Kevin Towers was back in his customary seat behind home plate in Peoria for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Padres plan to release INF Todd Walker (AP): The San Diego Padres plan to release infielder Todd Walker on Tuesday, a little more than a month after he won a $3.95 million salary in arbitration. The Padres will owe Walker $971,311 in termination pay. "This is strictly a baseball decision," general manager Kevin Towers said, adding that Walker's salary "didn't factor into the decision.
Rowand-for-Linebrink trade discussed: A report in Wednesday's San Diego Union-Tribune indicated that the Phillies offered center fielder Aaron Rowand for Padres reliever Scott Linebrink, and the article quoted San Diego GM Kevin Towers as saying he's not interested -- at least not right now.
Padres finalize Wells contract: Padres general manager Kevin Towers announced a one-year deal with David Wells on Tuesday after the veteran left-hander underwent a physical examination.
Wells agrees to rejoin hometown team: David Wells is all but penciled in as the No. 5 starter for his hometown San Diego Padres.The Padres and Wells' agent agreed in principle Friday to a $3 million, one-year deal that gives the 43-year-old left-hander the chance to make another $4 million in incentives. Padres general manager Kevin Towers said the two sides need to finalize some contract language and Wells must pass a physical. He expects the deal to be finalized by Monday or Tuesday.
LHP Wells, Padres agree on $3M, 1 year (AP): David Wells is all but penciled in as the No. 5 starter for his hometown San Diego Padres. The Padres and Wells' agent agreed in principle Friday to a $3 million, one-year deal that gives the 43-year-old left-hander the chance to make another $4 million in incentives. Padres general manager Kevin Towers said the two sides need to finalize some contract language and Wells must pass a physical.
David Wells, Padres agree on $3M deal (AP): David Wells is all but penciled in as the No. 5 starter for his hometown San Diego Padres. The Padres and Wells' agent agreed in principle Friday to a $3 million, one-year deal that gives the 43-year-old left-hander the chance to make another $4 million in incentives. Padres general manager Kevin Towers said the two sides need to finalize some contract language and Wells must pass a physical.
Padres working to sign LHP Wells (AP): The Padres traded counteroffers with David Wells' agent on Thursday, hoping to wrap up talks that would make the 43-year-old left-hander the No. 5 starter for his hometown team. "I would say it was our best offer and our final offer," said general manager Kevin Towers, who would like to have a deal done by Friday.
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