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Edmonds released by Padres

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Jim Edmonds spent 26 games with the Padres. Edmonds, who turns 38 on June 27, will become a free agent after he clears release waivers, which is likely to be sometime next week.

His agent, Paul Cohen, said that Edmonds, a 16-year veteran, wants to continue playing.

It is highly unlikely that another team would claim Edmonds and become responsible for the remainder of his $8 million salary, of which the Cardinals are paying $2 million.

Edmonds opened the season on the disabled list with a right calf strain and never produced for a team that has lost 17 of its last 21 games.

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Padres close to terms with SS Greene

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Khalil Greene’s big 2007 season with the San Diego Padres is about to pay off with a nice contract that will allow the shortstop to avoid arbitration. The two sides spoke Saturday and were closing in on a two-year deal worth roughly $11 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. Greene reportedly was going to ask for $4.9 million in arbitration, while the club was expected to offer $4 million.

The soft-spoken Greene was named the team’s 2007 MVP after hitting .254 and setting career highs with 27 homers, 44 doubles and 97 RBIs. He also played in a career-best 153 games after missing time in previous seasons due to injuries. Greene set a club record with a .984 fielding percentage over 690 chances.

Retaining Greene is important since he’s one of the Padres’ few homegrown talents. He was the 13th pick overall in the 2002 draft and made his big league debut on Sept. 3, 2003.

In December, the Padres gave another homegrown player, NL Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy, a $52 million, three-year contract extension. It is the biggest deal in club history.

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Padres sign Prior to 1-year deal

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Mark Prior and his hometown San Diego Padres agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract on Wednesday, making him the second postoperative pitcher to join the team in less than a month.

Prior, whose once-promising career has been sidetracked by various injuries, missed the 2007 season after undergoing right shoulder surgery on April 24. He last pitched for the Chicago Cubs in 2006, when he made nine starts and went 1-6 with a 7.21 ERA. The 27-year-old right-hander, who was 18-6 with a 2.43 ERA in 2003, can earn another $4.5 million in performance bonuses.

Prior graduated from University of San Diego High School and was the second pick in the June 2001 draft, out of Southern California. He is 42-29 with a 3.51 ERA in five big league seasons.

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Padres to get Edmonds, cash from Cards

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Hours after talks broke off with Mike Cameron, the San Diego Padres agreed in principle Friday to acquire center fielder Jim Edmonds and cash from the St. Louis Cardinals for a minor leaguer. The deal was waiting approval from the commissioner’s office because it will involve around $1 million going from the Cardinals to the Padres, according to a source with knowledge of the deal, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been finalized. The Cardinals will get minor league third baseman David Freese.

As for Cameron, it is possible that he could land in St. Louis if the Cardinals trade Edmonds to San Diego. He also has several other options, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal.

The Reds are trying to move Ryan Freel and Josh Hamilton. The White Sox are still in the market for a center fielder after striking out on free agents Torii Hunter and Aaron Rowand. Even the Yankees could emerge as a potential suitor for Cameron if they include center fielder Melky Cabrera in a package for Twins left-hander Johan Santana — a deal that remains possible, Yankees senior vice-president Hank Steinbrenner said Friday.

Edmonds batted .252 with 12 homers and 53 RBIs – his lowest totals since 1999 with the Angels. But heading into the final season of a $19 million, two-year contract, he expects much better production from himself next season.

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Phillies, Padres hoping to land Jenkins

Friday, December 14th, 2007

The Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres have emerged as the leading contenders for free-agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins.

The Padres, short on outfielders, also are trying to re-sign free-agent center fielder Mike Cameron, who continues to talk with other clubs.

Jenkins, a left-handed hitter, could fit into a left-field platoon with Scott Hairston. The Padres also have talked about moving their top prospect, third baseman Chase Headley, to left.

The Phillies likely would use Jenkins in a right-field platoon with Jayson Werth. Shane Victorino will take over in center, replacing Aaron Rowand, who signed with the Giants as a free agent.

Jenkins, 33, batted .255 with 21 home runs and 64 RBIs last season for the Milwaukee Brewers, the only team for which he had played before becoming a free agent for the first time.

A veteran of 10 major-league seasons, Jenkins is a career .277 hitter with 212 career home runs. The Tampa Bay Rays showed interest in him before signing free agent Cliff Floyd.

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Padres’ Wolf can make $4.25M in incentives

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Randy Wolf will get a nice payday if he can make 30 starts and pitch 200 innings for the San Diego Padres. The left-hander, coming off shoulder surgery in September, and the Padres finalized a one-year deal on Monday that will top out at $9 million if Wolf reaches all his incentives.

Wolf was 9-6 with a 4.23 ERA in 18 starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. He didn’t pitch after July 3 due to soreness in his left shoulder. He had surgery in September.

Wolf will make $4.75 million in base pay. He will earn $175,000 for starts 11-30, or $3.5 million. He’ll get $250,000 if he pitches 190 innings, and another $500,000 if he pitches 200 innings. He hasn’t pitched that many innings since 2003, when he hit the number exactly.

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Padres, Wolf have deal in place

Saturday, December 1st, 2007

The Padres, taking a chance on a pitcher coming off shoulder surgery, have reached a preliminary agreement with free-agent left-hander Randy Wolf on a one-year contract, according to major-league sources. The deal is pending a physical.

Wolf, 31, did not pitch after July 3 last season with the Dodgers, finishing 9-6 with a 4.73 ERA in 18 starts. He underwent surgery at the end of August, but is expected to be ready by spring training.

Wolf drew interest from the Phillies and Astros as well as the Padres after the Dodgers declined the option on his contract. By signing with the Padres, Wolf can remain in his native southern California.

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Padres get Ensberg, Mackowiak, Ledezma

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

The Padres, continuing to solidify their roster in anticipation of a playoff push, have acquired White Sox outfielder Rob Mackowiak, Astros third baseman Morgan Ensberg and reliever Wilfredo Ledezma from Atlanta. Earlier this week, the Padres added outfielder Scott Hairston from the Diamondbacks and released infielder Russell Branyan. They also signed infielder Shea Hillenbrand to a minor-league contract.

The Astros sent Ensberg and cash considerations to the Padres for a player to be named or cash. The White Sox traded Mackowiak to San Diego for pitcher Jon Link. The Braves traded Ledezma and minor league pitcher Will Startup for reliever Royce Ring.

The 31-year-old Ensberg was hitting .232 with eight homers and 31 RBIs in 85 games. Houston is responsible for the remainder of Ensberg’s $4.35 million salary this season. Ensberg hit a career-low .235 with 58 RBIs last year. In 2005, he batted .283 with 36 home runs and 101 RBIs. His 105 career home runs rank second all-time among Astros third basemen.

Link was 2-1 with 13 saves and a 3.07 ERA in 41 relief appearances for Class A Lake Elsinore. The 23-year-old righty is in his third minor league season.

Ledezma started the season with Detroit, then was traded to Atlanta. He was ineffective with the Braves and recently designated for assignment. Ring, who split this year in the majors and minors, was assigned by the Braves to Triple-A Richmond.

Ring was 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA in 15 games for San Diego and 4-0 with a 1.99 ERA for Triple-A Portland this year. The Braves assigned the lefty to Triple-A Richmond.

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Padres taking chance on Bradley

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

The Padres’ acquisition of A’s outfielder Milton Bradley stems from the team’s realization that it will be unable to trade for a slugger such as the Reds’ Adam Dunn or White Sox’s Jermaine Dye.

Bradley’s arrival, combined with the return of right fielder Brian Giles from the disabled list on Thursday night, could give the Padres a lift in their tight NL West race with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.

The Padres sent the A’s minor-league pitcher Andrew Brown, according to the Associated Press, which first reported the trade. The A’s are giving San Diego $1,360,929 to cover part of the approximately $2.05 million Bradley is owed for the remainder of the season.

Bradley, 29, has been on the disabled list three times this season with leg injuries. Some scouts believe that his ability is declining due to his continued physical problems.

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Fed up Cubs trade Barrett to Padres

Wednesday, June 20th, 2007

The Cubs, frustrated by Michael Barrett’s erratic, inattentive play, have traded the catcher to the Padres for catcher Rob Bowen and Class A outfielder Kyler Burke.

Bowen and Henry Blanco figure to be the Cubs’ new catching tandem, giving the team the stronger defensive presence that manager Lou Piniella prefers at the position.

Barrett, 30, is batting .256 with nine homers and 29 RBIs. Bowen, 26, is batting .268 with two homers and 11 RBIs.

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