Recent reports have indicated that the Padres are more likely to trade Adrian Gonzalez than sign him to a long-term deal, but general manager Jed Hoyer says otherwise. "The team's position with regard to Adrian has not changed at all," Hoyer said in an e-mail to the Boston Herald. "We are excited to have him under contract for the next two seasons. He is a great player who fits our city, team and payroll remarkably well. We have had, and will continue to have, dialogue with Adrian's representatives about keeping him in San Diego long term. "It is still early in that process and attempting to draw conclusions in the middle of any negotiation is an inexact science." The Padres have Gonzalez under contract for the next two season and owe him just $10.25 million.