Padres fire GM Josh Byrnes; the search is on for his replacement

Preller the new Padres GM

A.J. Hinch quits

Signs pointing to A.J. Preller as next GM

Announcement of the hire is anticipated early next week.

There Are Four Final Candidates For GM Job

After a first round of interviews the Padres have narrowed the group down to a foursome of potential GMs.

New GM Candidate: Kim Ng

The Padres to interview a GM candidate that perhaps is the most qualified of any so far.

New GM Candidate: Mike Hazen

The 6th candidate interviewed by the Padres comes from a familiar source.

New GM Candidate: A.J. Preller

The Padres interviewed their 5th GM candidate, this one from Texas.

New GM Candidate: Billy Eppler

Padres interview a San Diego native from a big market team for the open GM position.

New GM Candidate: Logan White

This candidate has been supplying the Padres' main rival with talent for years.

New GM Candidate: Ray Montgomery

The Padres recently interviewed the Diamondbacks' scouting director.

Padres GM Search: Larry Beinfest

The former Marlins GM is being considered by the Padres.

New GM Candidate: Michael Girsch

A brief look at the Cardinals Assistant GM who is now a candidate for the Padres' open General Manager position.

New GM Candidate: Jason McLeod

A brief look at the former Padres employee who is now a candidate for the Padres' open General Manager position.

The Hot Seat Shifts

With former GM Josh Byrnes sailing off into the sunset, what happens to the team he assembled?

Dee explains why he fired Byrnes

Josh Byrnes firing was rated FRESH

This firing was the equivalent of the Napoleon Dynamite movie.

Josh Byrnes talks about his firing

Josh Byrnes not surprised by his firing

Padres Ownership expected a postseason berth

Mike Dee says Black's job is secure this season

Padres considering hiring Kevin Towers

Padres fire GM Josh Byrnes

Josh Byrnes is out; who's in remains to be seen.