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Description: SignOnSanDiego.com: Padres Contents: McAnulty is landing in a new spot, but he'll find some familiar faces PADRES REPORT: He signs a minor-league deal with Boston, rejoining the scout who first signed him, Jason McLeod, and his former hitting coach, Dave Magadan. Giles expects to start next season with Padres despite the rumors PADRES REPORT: Pads are shopping Jake Peavy and Khalil Greene. Naturally there is speculation team might shop Brian Giles. Kouzmanoff undergoes surgery to resolve pain in right shoulder PADRES REPORT: Padres third baseman had arthroscopic surgery Saturday and “should be ready by spring training,” General Manager Kevin Towers said. Young still in shock over the possibility of Hoffman leaving PADRES REPORT: Padres pitcher Chris Young admits he might be in denial over the closer's likely departure from the club. GM tries to create bidding war with the precious few bidders TIM SULLIVAN: Padres General Manager Kevin Towers said he's back to “square one” after a deal broke down with the Atlanta Braves. Hoffman: Padres have 'shut the door' on returning next season The all-time saves leader wanted to end his career with the Padres, but he feels team didn't want him back all along. Towers might have to broaden scope of Peavy trade talks GM is finding it tough to strike a deal with the pitcher's preferred teams, the Cubs and Braves. Yankees and Angels could be next -- if Peavy OKs going to the AL. – CHAT: Bill Center transcript Peavy talks include a subplot: Agent, GM Towers go way back Padres GM Kevin Towers is a long-time friend of the pitcher's agent, Barry Axelrod, which has eased somewhat what could be a contentious situation. Dear John: Hard as it is to write, time has come to say good-bye NICK CANEPA: Even if they are smart baseball decisions, the way recent events were handed has made it clear: It's time for John Moores to sell the Padres. – POLL: Should Moores sell the Padres? Harvard Marine trying to catch up in the court of public opinion TIM SULLIVAN: Sandy Alderson is smarter than this. He is too clever to be playing catch-up in his own game, too skilled to be reduced to damage control. – POLL: What's your take on Hoffman? Agent: Chances Hoffman will return to Padres are 'minuscule' Closer Trevor Hoffman, baseball's all-time saves leader, viewed the Padres as insincere in contract negotiations. – Voice of the Padres fans – Chart: Hoffman's highlights Sixteen seasons Highlights from Trevor Hoffman's long tenure with Padres. Voice of the Padres fans: Trevor Hoffman situation The Padres fans speak out on the situation between the Padres organization and Trevor Hoffman. Organization pulls Hoffman contract offer from the table The all-time saves leader's future with the team is in question after the Padres pull their $4 million offer for 2009. -- POLL: What's your take on Hoffman? Padres pick up $9 million option for right fielder Giles in 2009 After deliberation, the Padres decide to stick with El Cajon native Brian Giles through the 2009 season. Hoffman wants to talk to Moores before deciding on Padres' offer Agent Rick Thurman says the 41-year-old reliever wants to talk to the owner about the direction of the team and his role. Fuse has been lit on the search for Vasgersian's replacement MEDIA COLUMN: Ch. 4 GM Nichols says interest in the play-by-play job is high. Peavy throws a curveball into Padres' trade talks with Braves If Atlanta includes shortstop Escobar in the deal, that could prompt the pitcher to veto a trade to a weakened Braves team. -- Tom Krasovic chat transcript 2009 payroll yet to be determined PADRES REPORT: Asked about the possibility of a $40 million payroll, Alderson says they have "discussed everything from something in that range to something higher." Peavy dance is still a slow one as Padres look for the right partner TIM SULLIVAN: While all parties would prefer to see something done sooner rather than later, there are many complications that make that a challenge. Home

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