Padres sign Shawn Estes

According to Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union Tribune, the Padres have signed veteran left-hander Shawn Estes to a 1-year deal, though the terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

In the same article, Krasovic says the Padres are still waiting for an answer on their contract offers to outfielder Milton Bradley and Japanese free agent outfielder Kosuke Fukudome.

Padres close to signing former Cub Rusch

The Padres are close to signing right-hander, and former Cub, Glendon Rusch to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

In the same post, the Padres may also bring in Shawn Estes.

Padres Update

A couple of updates on what the Padres are doing....

Buster Olney reports that the Padres and Astros are talking about a deal that would send Luke Scott to San Diego, but no report on what San Diego would send to Houston.

The Padres have talked to free agent pitchers Shawn Estes and Glendon Rusch and are expected to sign both after the Rule 5 draft.