Baseball execs look for hidden gems at GM Meetings

LAS VEGAS – There were definitely bigger signings than Ty France last offseason, but the Padres’ first baseman was among the most valuable, by far.

After signing France to a one-year, $1.35 million deal that climbed to $2 million with incentives, he delivered 21 home runs, 72 RBIs, an .865 OPS, all of it adding up to a 4.6 bWAR for the 32-year-old.

France’s success has many executives…