The San Diego Padres secured Jackson Merrill for the next nine seasons, but he may have taken a shot at a former Padres superstar.

The young Padres star shares the logic behind his variety of signatures and his side of an incident that drew the ire of card collectors

Trusting Padres scouts Jake Koenig and Danny Sader, Preller and staff drafted Merrill with the 27th overall pick four years ago, then signed him for under the MLB-recommended slot so the club could devote more money to other signings.

Denis Poroy-Imagn Images All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill signed a nine-year, $135 million extension with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The 21-year-old's new contract can max out at $204 ...

San Diego Padres standout slugger Jackson Merrill recently voiced his thoughts on the massive contract extension he signed with the team this spring.

Jackson Merrill signed a big contract extension with the San Diego Padres, and he made an allusion to Juan Soto’s massive deal on his big day. Merrill agreed to a 9-year, $135 million extension with the Padres that can max out at $204 million based on escalators for plate appearances.

The San Diego Padres and star young center fielder Jackson Merrill have agreed to terms on a nine-year, $135 million contract extension, the team announced Wednesday. The pact includes a $30 ...