The San Diego Padres made a big trade Sunday night acquiring closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. From the Braves for outfielder Cameron Maybin and Carlos Quentin, pitcher Matt Wisler outfielder Jordan Paroubeck and the 41st overall pick in the draft in June.
The Padres are a stacked team heading into this season especially after getting Kimbrel he has been posting great numbers since 2010 and he's singed through the 2017 season for $33 million. In 2014 he posted a 1.61 ERA with 13K and 3 walks.
Quentin is owed $8 million he hit an average if .315 in 2014. After that a big trade the Padres additions for 2015 are James Shields, Will Myers, Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Melvin Upton Jr. and Craig Kimbrel, This team is fully loaded and is a threat to any team playing them.
The Padres are a stacked team heading into this season especially after getting Kimbrel he has been posting great numbers since 2010 and he's singed through the 2017 season for $33 million. In 2014 he posted a 1.61 ERA with 13K and 3 walks.
Quentin is owed $8 million he hit an average if .315 in 2014. After that a big trade the Padres additions for 2015 are James Shields, Will Myers, Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Melvin Upton Jr. and Craig Kimbrel, This team is fully loaded and is a threat to any team playing them.