San Diego Padres News

When Josh Byrnes confirmed that the trade of Anthony Bass to the Astros is indeed Rule 5 Draft-related -- most likely the players to be named later will be each team's picks , with Houston holding the first selection -- it brought to mind 10 years ago when Dumpster-diving gunslinger Kevin Towers made the first Rule 5 trade in team history.

San Diego opened up one spot on its 40-man roster by shipping out Bass, 26, along with a player to be named later or cash in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.

Seattle Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon, left, and New York Mets manager Terry Collins share a laugh at baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013.

Sep 20, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Edinson Volquez throws during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

The Astros have acquired Anthony Bass along with a PTBNL from the San Diego Padres in exchange for a PTBNL or cash.

It's no surprise to people who have been following the Chase Headley saga, but it appears that the Padres will hold on to their prized third baseman .

The Winter Meetings picked up a bit on Tuesday, with one big trade, another less surprising swap and the introduction of one high-profile free-agent signing.

The once-highly-regarded pitching prospect is officially ending his playing career, but some are reporting that he could be taking a job in the Padres front office.

Bruce Bochy's issue with home plate collisions didn't start when he saw Buster Posey, his franchise catcher, clawing at the dirt on May 25, 2011.

Jul 13, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum reacts after throwing a no hitter against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

After a successful fall season, Abington Heights graduate and San Diego Padres prospect Cory Spangenberg finds his name on a list of some of baseball's brightest young talent.

Padres general manager Josh Byrnes hadn't completed any trades or signed anyone as of Monday evening, but the club is set up to move quickly after spending the first full day of the Winter Meetings focused on upgrading the bullpen.

One year after acquiring Mario Ramirez and Alan Wiggins in the 1980 Rule 5 Draft, the Padres selected AA shortstop Clifton Wherry from the Astros.

Aug 24, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija after allowing a run during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

Padres bench coach Dave Roberts was a hot commodity in last year's MLB.com Auction to benefit Stand Up To Cancer.

Sep 20, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp during batting practice prior to the game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.

In an epic battle of stars at Chicago's Comiskey Park, the National League's best copped games two and three of a three-game set to overcome an early deficit and capture the first official All-Star series between the two leagues.

Welcome to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort. We're a stone's throw from theme parks like Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios, but this week, the main attractions here will be all the deals, moves and rumors at the center of the baseball world.

The Padres' front-office contingent, led by general manager Josh Byrnes, heads to Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Sunday for the Winter Meetings, which begin the next day.

The Yankees have been hot after Chase Headley for about a year now. Brian Cashman loves switch hitters as much as he loves skydiving and breaking up his mistresses' marriage.