The San Diego Padres landed Tadahito Iguchi, the free-agent second baseman who finished last season with Philadelphia after spending time with the Chicago White Sox. The Japanese born Iguchi signed a one-year contract worth $3.5 million and will compete for the starting position at second base….
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