please tell me that veteren is Shawn EstesThe Padres have discussed moving a veteran starter into long relief, which would allow Dewon Brazelton to slide into the rotation. Brazelton is out of minor league options and guaranteed $500,000.
also in this article (they're both in the "notes" at the bottom)
http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports...s17padres.htmlThe Padres, looking for a Triple-A shortstop as insurance for Khalil Greene, are close to signing Ricky Gutierrez, who entered the majors as a Padre in 1993. Gutierrez, 34, last played in the majors in 2004, batting .243 in 103 games with the Mets and Red Sox.