Dec 28, 2008 11:37 AM EST
It has become much less likely that the Padres will trade ace Jake Peavy this offseason, but the organization is still willing to listen to offers.
Both CEO Sandy Alderson and General Manager Kevin Towers have said the club will still listen to inquiries.
Intense negotiations with the Cubs regarding Peavy reportedly broke down last month.
Via San Francisco Chronicle
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The Padres have agreed to a one-year deal with infielder Luis Rodriguez.
Rodriguez hit .287 with 12 RBI and 22 runs scored in 64 games in his first season with San Diego.
He was signed by Minnesota as an undrafted free agent in 1997, Rodriguez has a career average of .257 with six home runs and 50 RBI over parts of four major league seasons.
Via CBS Sports
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The Padres and pitcher Kevin Correia have reached terms on a minor league contract, with both sides expecting that Correia will compete for a starting job in spring training. The $750,000 salary is contingent on Correia winning a spot on the 25-man roster.
"I view him having a solid shot at the back end of our rotation," said General Manager Kevin Towers.
Correia has spent his entire career with the San Francisco Giants.
Via Union-Tribune
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Padres Dec 2008 Archive
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 23, 2008
The Angels could soon make another attempt to engage the Padres in trade talks for pitcher Jake Peavy.
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Union-Tribune | Dec 16, 2008
Padres' CEO Sandy Alderson was asked about Jake Peavy on Monday and he said, ?It's likely Jake will be with us Opening Day.?
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San Diego Union-Tribune | Dec 15, 2008
Padres' owner John Moores has confirmed that he is putting the team up for sale.
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Los Angeles Times | Dec 11, 2008
The Angels reiterated their interest in Jake Peavy during the winter meetings.
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ESPN | Dec 10, 2008
Jake Peavy may still wind up as a Cub, but if that trade goes down, it reportedly won't happen during the winter meetings.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 9, 2008
The Phillies were working on a complex trade on Monday night that could land them Mark DeRosa.
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MLB.com | Dec 8, 2008
Padres general manager has indicated that he'll trade pitcher Jake Peavy to the Cubs during the Winter Meetings, or he'll retain the former Cy Young winner.
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San Diego Union-Tribune | Dec 5, 2008
Padres' GM Kevin Towers reportedly said on Thursday night that he plans to revisit talks with the Cubs regarding pitcher Jake Peavy.
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AP | Dec 5, 2008
The Cardinals on Thursday obtained SS Khalil Greene from the Padres for minor leaguers.
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New York Post | Dec 4, 2008
The Padres are closing in on trading their starting shortstop, Khalil Greene to the Cardinals.
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MLB.com | Dec 1, 2008
If the Cubs are going to acquire pitcher Jake Peavy, it will take some seriously maneuvering by GM Jim Hendry.