Padres' bright future attracted Hosmer

Padres introduce Hosmer Eric Hosmer is officially the newest member of the Padres.

One day after finalizing an eight-year, $144 million contract with Hosmer, San Diego introduced him as its cornerstone for the foreseeable future.

The 28-year-old Hosmer was considering offers from a few other teams -- including the Royals, his former club -- for several months during a slow-developing market this offseason, but in the end, he saw the Padres as the best fit.

"Ultimately, it came down to me really liking this organization and the direction it's going," Hosmer said. "I've had a few good moments in my career in San Diego up to this point, and I look forward to having a lot more great moments there."

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