Jason Bartlett

Jason Bartlett (Padres)

12/16/11 5:03 pm

Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that teams are hesitant to trade for Padres shortstop Jason Bartlett because his $5.5 million option for 2013 becomes guaranteed if he has 432 plate appearances in 2012.

No surprise that that’s a deterrent. The Padres would like to deal either Bartlett or Orlando Hudson, but neither player is particularly attractive given their contracts. Bartlett hit .245/.308/.307 with two homers and 23 steals over 554 at-bats for the Padres this past season.

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Jason Bartlett (Padres)

11/20/11 5:41 pm

Dan Hayes of the North County Times considers it more likely that the Padres will trade Jason Bartlett than Orlando Hudson.

They’d probably prefer to deal Hudson, but his contract makes it difficult and there figures to be a bigger market for Bartlett given the lack of quality shortstops available. Bartlett will make $5.5 million next season, with the Padres having a $5.5 million option (or $1.5 million buyout) for 2013. Hudson is set to earn $5.5 million in 2012, with the team having an $8 million option (or $2 million buyout) for 2013.

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Jason Bartlett (Padres)

11/15/11 10:47 am

According to FOX Sports, the Padres want to trade either Jason Bartlett or Orlando Hudson.

The Friars are on a cost-cutting mission this winter and are prepared to hand regular playing time to some of their younger backups. Bartlett makes $5.5 million next season with a $5.5 million option (or $1.5 million buyout) for 2013. Hudson is set to earn $5.5 million in 2012 with an $8 million club option (or $2 million buyout) for 2013. The San Diego front office should get some phone calls from clubs desperate for infield depth.

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