PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Padres spent the past two years doing their best to stay out of the limelight. In lieu of flashy moves, general manager A.J. Preller cultivated an elite farm system, building from within without making a major splash via trade or free agency.
Boy, did that change in a big way on Saturday night.
The Padres have agreed to an eight-year contract with first baseman Eric Hosmer, according to sources. The deal, which hasn't been confirmed by the club, is pending a physical and is reportedly worth $144 million with an opt-out after 2022.