Hosmer reached a preliminary agreement on an eight-year contract with the Padres, pending a physical early this week. PEORIA, ARIZ.—Just the thought of free agent first baseman Eric Hosmer joining the downtrodden, youthful San Diego Padres sent a morning jolt through the spring training clubhouse. Padres manager Andy Green could only discuss the acquisition of Hosmer in generalities since it isn’t final, but was hopeful of having his full team together Monday. “It was always time to start contending for me,” said Green, beginning his third season as San Diego skipper. Yeah, it sure does.”Wil Myers, who played 154 games at first for San Diego last season, was ready to move positions as needed.

Source: thestar February 18, 2018 22:41 UTC