San Diego Padres

By Randy Booth In a separate deal, the Sox are also nearing an agreement with free-agent catcher Josh Bard, according to baseball sources. The one-year deal, which is not guaranteed, would be worth $1.6 million and would include a team option, according to sources.

 MA - Another possibility is former Friar and current Astro Brad Ausmus. The 39 year old has indicated to Houston that he wishes to play closer to home next year. ...

By Rich Campbell Luke Carlin started behind the plate for San Diego on Tuesday in a 10-3 loss to the Rockies. Josh Bard, who along with Cla Meredith provided dramatic returns from a desperation deal for Doug Mirabelli, has injured his right triceps and will apparently miss the remainder of the 2008 season. S...

By Rick Chandler • Everything Must Go!. Word is that the Padres are about to have a fire sale. Catchers half price! Jake Peavy is already on the DL, and now Chris Young is most likely headed there after getting hit in the face by Albert Pujols' line drive in the third (he's OK). Pujols also knocked Josh Bard out of t...

By Rich Campbell Josh Bard and Khalil Greene both continued their strong starts to 2008 with multi-hit nights, while Adrian Gonzalez has twice seen long fly balls tracked down that would have left the yard if hit anywhere other than center field. Scott Hairston smacked a two run homer to the second deck in l...

By 36 minutes ago San Diego Padres catcher Josh Bard works out at baseball spring training, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, in Peoria, Ariz. Saturday was the first day of workouts for Padres pitchers and catchers. (AP...   Expand »