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Thursday, Jan 4 The Padres' plan needs more time before a big spend on a guy like Hosmer, who could be beyond his prime when the team is in position to contend. | | The Padres have offered Eric Hosmer a seven-year contract, but according to sources, the bid is worth less than a reported | | | Rob Picciolo, the longest-tenured coach in Padres history, died Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 64. All told, Picciolo spent 20 years in the Padres organization after a nine-year big league career. | | | The emergence of Jalen McDaniels continued in Tuesday's win over Colorado State, while another freshman, Jordan Schakel, continues to make an impact. | | | Philip Rivers shared thoughts on the Super Bowl tournament that begins this week, and the U-T delved into San Diego connections to all 12 teams. This past season, Rivers' team went against six clubs that went on to qualify for the postseason. | | | Ramona's Chris Knierim and wife Alexa have a renewed perspective, and lease, on life and skating. | | | Near the halfway point of the season, USD ranks at or near the top nationally in three key defensive statistics: 3-point shooting defense (No. 1 at 24.1 percent); field-goal defense (6th at 36.8 percent); scoring defense (15th at 61.6 points). | | | Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez admits to extramarital affair, but says he'll fight claims made in lawsuit by former employee | | |