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07:58 AM ET 01.09 | With spring training a little more than a month away, the Padres rank among teams still looking to improve their roster. One rival executive says there is no chance that general manager Josh Byrnes completes his off-season with the addition of free-agent right-hander Jason Marquis as his only significant move. The Padres seem disinclined to make a strong play for any of the free-agent remaining starters, believing that some of their youngsters can be the rough equivalent of veterans such as Joe Saunders, and at a much lower price. A trade for a pitcher such as the Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello, Kansas City Royals' Luke Hochevar or Los Angeles Dodgers' Aaron Harang remains possible, though the Padres might be content to wait until spring training.

Rick Porcello, Icon Sports

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January 9, 2013 10:19 AM ET

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Trading for one pitcher or signing a free agent is not going to push you over the top since you finish 18 games behind, so stay the course and keep developing your young talent for the future.

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January 9, 2013 01:04 PM ET

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I think the Padres seem content to just muddle along.

THE BISHOP!

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January 9, 2013 02:07 PM ET

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Typical monastics for ya.

Quit monk-eying around.

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January 9, 2013 04:33 PM ET

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Porcello would be a terrific fit in San Diego. But no, he's not going anywhere. The Tigers want to win a World Series, and having 6 capable starters to select from is an extraordinary luxury.

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January 9, 2013 06:05 PM ET

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if padres didn't do anything good to improve their club,, what would be the use to waste prospects with a regular trade in pitching availability??

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January 9, 2013 06:05 PM ET

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Originally posted 04:33 PM ET 01.09 by h2opololpunk

Porcello would be a terrific fit in San Diego. But no, he's not going anywhere. The Tigers want to win a World Series, and having 6 capable starters to select from is an extraordinary luxury.

oh yes it is,,,

alacran

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January 9, 2013 06:06 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:19 AM ET 01.09 by toad

Trading for one pitcher or signing a free agent is not going to push you over the top since you finish 18 games behind, so stay the course and keep developing your young talent for the future.

bingo,,,

alacran

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January 9, 2013 06:35 PM ET

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wiseup: the market for Kyle Loshe right now is nonexitatent. The longer Loshe hangs out there the lower his price will be. Come Feb. just before spring traing opens Loshe could probably be signed for 7or 8 mil. for 2013. I'm sure he regrets not taking Cardinals offer. The Padres, Pirates, Indians or Orioles might be interested at that price.