Josh Byrnes has been dealin' as of late. Most people were pretty certain the Padres would make another trade before Christmas, albeit this wasn't exactly the move that everyone was expecting. (Hint: still waiting on a Rizzo trade). The trade that was made does make some sense with the new found depth at the catcher position, but as Steve said on Friarhood Radio last night you can never be too deep at catcher. Here are links on said trade and more:
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Padres trade Luis Martinez to the Rangers - Luis Martinez
"The Padres acquired Minor League right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly from the Rangers for catcher Luis Martinez on Wednesday. Kelly will be assigned to Double-A San Antonio, the club announced."
The Padres have 57 invitees to spring training thus far - NCT
"Jedd Gyorko, a second-round pick in 2010, and Jaff Decker, a supplemental first-rounder in 2008, highlight the position players invited to camp."
Gaslamp Ball "reacts" to the Luis Martinez trade
"Josh Byrnes, you dirty dog! Here you go again, trading Major League Quality talent for somebody who won't do anything for us until 2019! Ooooohhhh... I be seething. SEETHING!!!!"
Avenging Jack Murphy wants Josh Byrnes to tear down the wall that is Orlando Hudson
"We are big believers that you can do it. Make this hot stove season an unrivaled success and tear it down."
Baseball mirrors life - Chicken Friars
"Small-market teams like the Padres, the Rays, The Royals, and the Pirates have a distinct disadvantage. However, the way these teams handle their disadvantage makes all the difference."
Yasmani Grandal was Seedling to Stars #36 prospect of 100
"Grandal’s a pretty safe bet to contribute solidly in the major leagues, and given that he’s a catcher (and a switch-hitting one, at that!), he’s immensely valuable."
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December 21, 2011
