San Diego Padres Wiretap

Bard Agrees To Deal With Padres

The Padres and catcher Josh Bard agreed to terms on a one-year deal on Thursday, according to the Union-Tribune.

Bard was eligible for arbitration.

Via Union-Tribune


Will This Be Maddux's Last Season?

Greg Maddux is talking like a man who is prepared to make 2008 his final MLB season.

"My son Chase is gonna be 11 here pretty soon, and I want to start watching him play a little bit more," Maddux told the Daily Herald. "I think it's about time for me to watch him instead of him coming to the park to watch me."

"Well, I'm set to play this year, and we'll see what happens after that."

Via Daily Herald


Padres, Greene Finalize Two-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres and shortstop Khalil Greene finalized a two-year deal worth $11 million on Monday night, according to the Associated Press.

He will make $4.5 million in 2008 and $6.5 million in 2009.

Via ESPN


Padres Feb 2008 Archive

  • Clark Signs One-Year Deal With San Diego

    According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres agreed to terms with first baseman Tony Clark on a one-year deal worth about $900,000, according to a published report on Sunday.

  • Agent: 50-50 Chance Tony Clark Signs With San Diego

    The Associated Press is reporting that Tony Clark and the Padres are discussing a one-year deal that could bring the first baseman back to the city where he played high school and college ball.

  • Nats Agree To Terms With Maekawa, Claim Gonzalez Off Waivers

    Japanese pitcher Katsuhiko Maekawa agreed to terms with the Nationals on a minor league deal Tuesday and will be invited to spring training, according to the Associated Press.

  • Report: Greene, Padres Agree To Deal

    The San Diego Padres and shortstop Khalil Greene agreed to terms on a two-year, $11 million guaranteed contract on Sunday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

  • Source: Greene Nearing 2-Year Deal With San Diego

    The San Diego Padres and SS Khalil Greene are close to agreeing on a 2-year, $11M deal, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.