Jed Hoyer Notes

Jed Hoyer was introduced as the new GM of the Padres yesterday at a press conference.  Notes from the day: Hoyer signed a four-year contract with a club option for 2014, according to Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Tim Sullivan of the U-T quotes Hoyer saying, "I want to build from within."  He does not want to rely on trades and free agent signings.  Talking to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, Hoyer also expressed a desire to tailor the Padres to win at Petco. VP of scouting and player development Grady Fuson was fired, according to Center.  CEO Jeff Moorad said he anticipates "more movement on the baseball side."  Tom Krasovic heard that scouting director Bill Gayton will not return. Hoyer told Cafardo long-term contract discussions for Adrian Gonzalez are "definitely on the docket."  The new Padres GM also gave Cafardo his thoughts on dealing with Theo Epstein in the future. The Red Sox will "spre...