Dennis Lin

Every team would like to land Sasaki. Can his relationship with Darvish, and Darvish's admiration of Preller, give the Padres an edge?

Merrill finished second to Paul Skenes for the National League's Rookie of the Year, preventing the Padres from netting an extra draft pick.

Darvish will try to pitch San Diego to Sasaki, who could help the Padres remain postseason contenders at a minimal cost.

As spring training opened in February, Yu Darvish expressed both disappointment and understanding regarding two big additions to the National League West.

The Padres will have to get creative as they look to solidify multiple positions during another winter with restrictive spending limits.

The Padres have made considerable efforts preparing themselves for Sasaki's posting.

Leaguewide demand for impact talent, including impact rental talent, like Dylan Cease, keeps climbing.

The ownership group that purchased the Suns — before promptly making a splash by acquiring Kevin Durant — is interested in buying the Twins.

Darvish spoke publicly for the first time since his fellow countryman Sasaki was posted, allowing him to sign with any MLB club.

The news of the appointment comes after the Padres concluded one of the best seasons in franchise history.