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Padres Trade Idea Cuts Ties With 2-Time All-Star In Offseason Deal

Padres Trade Idea Cuts Ties With 2-Time All-Star In Offseason Deal

Summary

The San Diego Padres are thinking about trading infielder Jake Cronenworth. They might do this to strengthen their team by getting a better hitter or improving their pitching. The team is already strong in most positions, so they are looking at trades to make further improvements.

Key Facts

  • The Padres might trade Jake Cronenworth to improve their team.
  • They are considering getting a better batter or more pitching help.
  • Chris Spiering suggests including prospects in a trade for a top first baseman.
  • The Padres have most of their key positions set.
  • The team's current contracts limit their ability to sign new players in free agency.
  • Trading Cronenworth is seen as a way to add more power to their lineup.

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