FOXSports.com reported Monday that the Padres were close to a deal with Greg Maddux that would be for either one or two years, or possibly one year with an option. Maddux, who was 15-14 in 34 starts with the Cubs and Dodgers in 2006, reportedly is seeking a two-year deal in the $22 million range and would like to stay on the West Coast. The Dodgers are weighing various starting options, which might include Jason Schmidt, while the Padres need at least one starter and possibly two. Discussions in the past week with agent Scott Boras lead Towers to believe Maddux, 40, could sign by the end of the meetings on Thursday. "I think the Dodgers still have interest in Maddux," Towers said. "But if they end up signing Schmidt after signing [Randy] Wolf, I would imagine their interest wouldn't be as great with Maddux. But I don't think that [Schmidt's signing] is going to happen any time soon."