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The Arizona Diamondbacks hired San Diego bullpen coach Ben Fritz away from their NL West rivals. Meanwhile, right-hander Michael King officially reached free agency as the Padres navigate early winter roster turnover. Contract outlooks and projections also began surfacing for key arms including Adrian Morejon.

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USA TODAY Sports · Fri 8:41 PM ET

Ben Fritz was architect of Padres' top-tier bullpen. Can he do the same in Arizona? — Arizona hired San Diego bullpen coach Ben Fritz away to run the Diamondbacks pitching staff after several standout seasons with the Padres.

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SB Nation · Fri 9:30 AM ET

Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with Padres — Right-hander Michael King officially hit the open market after electing free agency, though San Diego remains interested in a potential reunion.

Last Word on Sports · Fri 9:49 PM ET

Could Padres Reach Deals With Key Free Agents Soon?

Philadelphia Phillies On SI · Fri 8:00 PM ET

Phillies Rightfully Named Best Fit for Padres All-Star

San Diego Padres On SI · Fri 2:00 PM ET

Ex-GM's Adrian Morejon Contract Prediction is Great News for the Padres

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MLB free agency: Which Dodgers, Padres and Giants players have hit the market?NY Post Sports · Thu 10:22 PM ET
Why Padres must find way to re-sign Michael King after declining player optionClutchPoints · Thu 8:01 PM ET
Padres Breakout Star Projected to Sign 3-Year, $49 Million Deal in Free AgencySan Diego Padres On SI · Thu 7:48 PM ET
Padres face costly fight to keep Michael King after opt-outNY Post Sports · Thu 6:23 PM ET
Padres Named Best Fit for All-Star Starting Pitcher Projected to Sign $140 Million DealSan Diego Padres On SI · Thu 5:30 PM ET
Pitcher Michael King opts out of contract, $61 million with Padres for free agencyYahoo Sports · Thu 4:26 PM ET
Ex-GM Expresses Major Concern Over Signing Padres' Adrian Morejon in Free AgencySan Diego Padres On SI · Thu 3:30 PM ET
Padres’ Michael King Says Goodbye While Mets Take NoticeHEAVY · Thu 1:14 PM ET
Michael King Opts Out of $58 Million Contract, Leaving Padres in Major TroubleSan Diego Padres On SI · Thu 1:03 PM ET
Padres Star Pitcher Declines Player Option, Becomes Free AgentBaseball Now · Thu 11:57 AM ET
Padres’ Michael King hits free agency after contract decisionClutchPoints · Thu 11:44 AM ET
Padres Option Decisions Start With King Opting OutRoundtable Sports · Thu 11:02 AM ET

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