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Peavy Trade Could Follow Cubs' Sale
However, neither team indicated Monday that the sides are actively re-engaged on the trade. In earlier rumors of the deal, other teams were involved. Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Former Overall No. 1 Pick Matt Bush Beginning To Finally Get HealthySan Diego's Matt Bush, who was the top overall pick in 2004, hasn't thrown from a mound since having reconstructive elbow surgery in August 2007. Physical setbacks last fall shut him down, but recent flat-ground throws are gaining notice. ?Matt Bush is looking good,? Padres' trainer Todd Hutcheson said. San Diego Padres Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets San Diego Lands Infielder Eckstein
Eckstein agreed to a one-year deal reportedly with $850,000. "The biggest thing the Padres offered was opportunity," Eckstein said. "I wanted to play second base. It's something in my career that I've always wanted to do. That's what they were willing to offer." He can earn an additional $150,000 in incentives. San Diego Padres Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Padres Jan 2009 Archive
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The Cubs could reportedly make a serious play to land pitcher Jake Peavy from the Padres once the sale of the Chicago franchise is finalized later this spring.
The Padres have landed free agent David Eckstein in an effort to bolster their infield.