While many of you were likely braving the crowds on “Panic Saturday” to complete your holiday shopping, news of on-going trade discussions between the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays surfaced, courtesy of MLB.com’s Jon Morosi.
Morosi reports that a deal isn’t close at the moment, however, the Padres have stated over and over again this offseason that they are in the market for at least one starting pitcher to headline their rotation. Stroman fits that role and should not cost San Diego any of their top minor league talent, something general manager AJ Preller has mentioned all offseason as a goal, bringing in major league talent without sacrificing the farm.