San Diego Padres Continue To Make Solid, Cost Effective Moves for 2011

While it may have seemed that the Padres playoff chances in 2011 dissipated into shambles following the departure of superstar slugger Adrian Gonzalez to Boston, the Padres brass has responded in the best way possible: making extremely cost effective moves to bring in quality players.

Despite many critics, San Diego made a solid deal when they moved Adrian Gonzalez. They received several solid prospects for a player who had already made clear his intentions to leave via free agency following the season. While his deal was team friendly (about $6 million for the 2011 season), moving him frees...

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