When a team is falling out of contention in July everyone turns to the players on expiring deals to be moved before the deadline passes. The Padres have one big expiring contract in Justin Upton, but if he has his way he’ll be in San Diego come August 1st. Speaking to reporters during All Star weekend Upton had this to say about being traded.
“At this point, I haven’t given up on the team I really like the guys, and I like the clubhouse. We still have some time to change the minds of the front office.