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vtadave
So the Padres had about $18 million in the 2014 budget for player acquisitions and they are spending it on Josh Johnson, Joaquin Benoit, and Seth Smith. Not a GM here, but I’m not sure I’d be happy with this if I were a Padres fan.
Jeff Todd
Note that Gregerson is projected to earn slightly more than Smith, so that trade — viewed in isolation — actually may save some cash.
petcopadre
Too soon to rate this offseason. Johnson could have a great season. Smith may continue to mash right handers, and if Benoit puts together a season like a few of his previous ones, Byrnes did a great job. If each of the aforementioned players crash and burn, so does this offseason.
rizdak
Well, it’s a better haul than Jorge Cantu, Brad Hawpe and other ghosts of winters past.
“What league did you play in?”
“California Penal.”
Jake13
Joaquin Benoit is a good reliever, probably not better than Gregerson though. And he is certainly not a closer.
petcopadre
Which Gregerson are you comparing him to.? The Gregerson that was traded had less of an up side than the current Benoit,
Donald Munson
Gregerson seems much better if you never have to watch him pitch when his slider isn’t working.
jcarraboltjc
4.2 mil for a 31-year-old hit .253/.329/.391 in 2013. Wow, maybe this 67 year old should start training to be a dugout water carrier!!!!!