Category Archives: A.J. Preller

Padres Not Done Yet, Reportedly Targeting Yoan Moncada

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

The ink has barely dried on the four-year pact the Padres made with James Shields, but general manger A.J. Preller is already working on his next move. The newest target appears to be free agent Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada. That’s … Continue reading →

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James Shields Signs Four-Year Pact with the San Diego Padres

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Jeremiah Graves

It took him the entire offseason to find the right deal, but James Shields finally landed a new contract. Shields and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a four-year, $75 million pact that will allow him to pitch close … Continue reading →

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Padres Trade Seth Smith to Mariners for Brandon Maurer

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Jeremiah Graves

It’s been talked about for weeks now, but the Mariners finally landed Seth Smith from the Padres. Smith, 32, is coming off what was likely a career year in San Diego where he hit .266/.367/.440 with 31 doubles, 12 home … Continue reading →