The San Diego discount is a famous term. We were willing to consider that, but not at any cost. The whole thing was amicable. There was no rancor, no bad feelings. We agreed to keep the doors open.
Free agency can work that way.
You can't blame him for asking for what he thinks he's worth. Who knows, maybe we will have another opportunity next year. So it will be Nevin and Klesko providing the Padres' punch. The shortstop issue remains unresolved. Towers said it's probable he will purse a trade for a minor-league shortstop who is a year or two away.