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Future CF Jankowski arrives as Venable departs

The Padres got a large dose of that Tuesday when the club's most tenured player was traded away to create an opening for one of the organization's top prospects.

Farewell, Will Venable, a Padre since 2008 who was a leader in the clubhouse and the community, in addition to being a multi-talented baseball player.

Welcome, Travis Jankowski, who, if all things go right, could be the Padres center fielder and leadoff hitter of the future.

Rangers TV on Venable trade
8/18/15: The Rangers broadcast discusses the team's acquisition of Will Venable from the Padres

Of course, we don't know what the future brings.