![]() SAN DIEGO, CA – Looking to address major holes in the starting rotation, the San Diego Padres orchestrated a rare 3-team trade to bring back Joe Blanton, a major cog in the 2010 World Series championship roster, from the Washington Nationals. Ted Lilly is on his way to the Oakland A’s from San Diego, while Jose Mijares moves to the capital city from Oakland. Blanton, traded to the Nationals following the 2011 season, appeared in 31 games (30 starts) last year. He had a 15-10 record to go along with a 4.24 ERA. “If we can’t get pitching help in the draft, Blanton is a nice, and familiar, insurance policy,” manager Tim Stoops explained. Lilly had been acquired earlier this offseason from the Kansas City Royals. Mijares pitched in 66 games for the A’s in 2013 to the tune of a 3.32 ERA. The lefty had a 2-2 record with 2 saves.
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![]() SAN DIEGO, CA - The San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals pulled off a minor trade today, swapping infielders Bobby Crosby and Ronnie Belliard (left). "We wanted a player with championship experience," the Nationals GM said of Crosby. The backup shortstop played in 47 games for the 2010 World Series Champion Padres, hitting a disappointing .188 on the season. Belliard, 35 years old, may not have a spot on the 2011 Padres roster. "This may be a cut for a cut trade. We'll see. Maybe this frees us up to make another move," Padres manager Tim Stoops said to the media. |
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