As the calendar flips to 2018 and the slowest offseason in years dredges on, the San Diego Padres find themselves in a potential bidding war for free agent first baseman, Eric Hosmer. The Hosmer Saga has completely taken over the Padres’ offseason, dividing fans and the media alike.
What if Eric Hosmer decides to remain in Kansas City? Could the Padres turn their attention to another former Royal, Lorenzo Cain?
It was initially reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today that the Padres offered Hosmer a seven year/$140 million deal. The Royals offer stood at seven years/$147 million.