A recent Padres Reacts Survey on Gaslamp Ball found the majority of San Diego Padres fans wanted to see Michael King return to the team, if the Padres had the financial means to sign just one of the top free-agent pitchers. Reports started to come out Sunday that King was close to making a decision on a team, but that his suitors appeared to be the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox or Baltimore Orioles. King is originally from New York, and his first organization was the Yankees, so a return to the American League East Division would not be all that surprising, but it will officially end the hope of a return to San Diego for the right-hander.
Padres News:
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The Padres made additions to their coaching staff and added some minor league players to the organization, but the MLB Winter Meetings came and went without any major moves by San Diego president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller. There were plenty of rumors surrounding the Padres and those have continued beyond the winter meetings with a variety of players being discussed.
Baseball News:
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Free agent pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to a two-year, $40 million deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks. His former teammate Zac Gallen remains a free agent, but the possibility exists they could reunite in the rotation in Arizona.
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Texas Rangers President of Baseball Operations Chris Young came out against reports that the team was shopping its shortstop Corey Seager. Young stated the trade speculation about Seager was, “overblown.”
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The San Franciso Giants seemed to want to lay low this offseason, but have been mentioned in more trade rumors and free agent speculation in recent days. The latest rumor is that the Giants are interested in adding Cody Bellinger to their roster.
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Recent reports mentioned the Los Angeles Dodgers were looking at the possibility of trading starter Tyler Glasnow. However, he was informed by the team that he is “not going anywhere.”
