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A.J. Preller gets creative on 2023 Padres roster

A.J. Preller gets creative on 2023 Padres roster
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Published on: 2022-12-05 20:46:52

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SAN DIEGO — The Padres already have a roster full of shortstops. Evidently, they were very open to adding another one.

Ultimately, however, star shortstop Trea Turner opted for a reported deal with Philadelphia on Monday, part of a wild start to the Winter Meetings this week in downtown San Diego.

The Padres had conversations with Turner about the possibility of returning to the team that drafted him. Instead, Turner reportedly agreed to an 11-year, $300 million contract with the Phillies.

Speaking during his Winter Meetings media availability on Monday, Padres general manager A.J. Preller acknowledged his team’s interest. Turner is one of the game’s premier players, Preller noted. Why wouldn’t the Padres have interest?

“We did have conversations with him,” Preller said. “He’s a unique player. I think from that…

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