If they players don't want to answer questions about their manager every day, Mike Cameron argues, the Padres should cross Albert Pujols off their list.

Padres trade idea for Rays' all-star lands Luis Arraez replacement originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. have a big offseason ahead of them. After being eliminated by the Chicago Cubs in the NL Wild Card round, manager Mike Shildt announced that he will be stepping down as manager.

Signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a teenager, Hernández in 1990 became the second Venezuelan-born catcher in major-league history, joining Bo Díaz. Hernández earned a reputation as a defensive stalwart, but playing for Tommy Lasorda in Los Angeles, he found himself mostly relegated to backup duty behind Mike Scioscia and Mike Piazza.

The San Diego Padres interviewed their first managerial candidate Monday. CEO Erik Greupner appeared on 97.3-FM to update listeners of the "Ben and Woods" show about where the team is in the process of identifying Mike Shildt's successor.

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Padres manager Mike Shildt announced his exit in a letter to the fanbase on Monday. He spent two seasons leading San Diego.

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Yes, Petco Park plays bigger than most venues and helps Preller recruit free-agent pitchers. Exhibit A: Fly ball pitcher Nick Pivetta signed a four-year contract with the Padres last offseason and responded with a career-best season at age 32, becoming their ace. The ballpark advantage goes only so far, however.

The San Diego Padres should pursue Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos in a trade featuring prospects Ethan Salas and Miguel Mendez.