Padres hire away A's manager Bob Melvin
San Diego struck early in free agency, hiring Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin to take over in the Padres' dugout.
The Padres and Melvin agreed to a three-year deal, the team confirmed Monday morning, that brings Melvin back to the National League after 11 seasons with the Athletics.
"Bob is one of the top managers in the game and brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to win at the Major