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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 14: Ian Kinsler #3 of the San Diego Padres looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers defeated the Padres 6-3. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Ian Kinsler announces retirement, will join Padres front office

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JULY 28: Starting pitcher Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on July 28, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Trevor Bauer to Reds, Yasiel Puig to Indians in three-team deal

SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 17: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park June 17, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Manny Machado appealing 1-game suspension for making contact with umpire

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: Chris Paddack #59 of the San Diego Padres pitches in the top of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on June 11, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Padres smartly demoting Chris Paddack in order to limit his innings

SAN DIEGO, CA - MARCH 29: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres hits a single during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park March 29, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

News team assemble: Padres debut Anchorman race (Video)

PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 27: San Diego Padres infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (84) looks on during the MLB spring training baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Diego Padres on February 27, 2019 at Peoria Sports Complex Stadium in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Padres choose winning over service time with Fernando Tatis Jr.

TORONTO, ON- Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman struggles to find strike zone against the Boston Red Sox. August 08, 2018. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Two trades the Padres should make to land their staff ace

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 29: Toronto Blue Jays Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) pitches during the regular season MLB game between the Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays on June 29, 2018 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

5 starting pitchers the Padres could acquire before Opening Day

PEORIA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 22: Manny Machado #8 of the San Diego Padres smiles during a press conference at Peoria Stadium on February 22, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Manny Machaco sees himself in Padres prospect Fernando Tatis Jr.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 08: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians during Game Three of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 8, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Padres need to set their sights on Dallas Keuchel

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers singles during Game 3 of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Manny Machado signs record-setting deal with San Diego Padres

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado (8) hits a home run during a MLB game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 23, 2018 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Diego Padres still far from playoffs with Manny Machado

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 30: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals runs out a fourth inning double against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Padres enter Bryce Harper sweepstakes, but are they legit players?

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 08: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three run homerun during the seventh inning of Game Four of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on October 8, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

3 reasons why the Padres should pass on Manny Machado

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 5: Miguel Andujar #41 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by first base coach Reggie Willits #50 after hitting a grand slam home run in the seventh inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 5, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Do the Padres love Miguel Andujar enough to trade big?

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: Manny Machado #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks back to the dugout after scoring a run in the fourth inning during Game 2 of the 2018 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Could Manny Machado help the Padres?

ST. PETERSBURG, FL JULY 22: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field on July 22, 2018 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr./Getty Images)

Are the Padres legitimately in on Chris Archer?

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 17: Section 114 against the San Diego Padres at SunTrust Park on April 17, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves won 5-4. (Photo by Patrick Duffy/Beam Imagination/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

All hail, Gabby DiMarco, queen of baseball and beer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN- MAY 14: Phil Hughes #45 of the Minnesota Twins pitches against the Seattle Mariners on May 14, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Mariners defeated the Twins 1-0. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Padres making smart gamble on Phil Hughes

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 06: Starting pitcher Jake Arrieta

Jake Arrieta might be what fixes the San Diego Padres

PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 20: Eric Hosmer

Eric Hosmer getting off to a fast start with the Padres

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 01: Hunter Renfroe

Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe gaining interest

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 29: Eric Hosmer

San Diego Padres land Eric Hosmer

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 26: Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers of the Arizona Diamondbacks talks to the press about Miguel Montero's new contract prior to a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field on May 26, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Former MLB GM Kevin Towers dies at 56