San Diego GM Jed Hoyer is optimistic that the Padres can sign Adrian Gonzalez to an extension. ?The team?s position with regard to Adrian has not changed at all,?? said Hoyer in an e-mail. ?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 longterm. It is still early in that process and attempting to draw conclusions in the middle of any negotiation is an inexact science.?? Gonzalez will turn 28 in May and is a durable, highly productive left-handed hitting slugger with good defensive skills.