‘Tis the season San Diego Padres fans. Yes, it’s that time of year again, the time to shape the franchise not only for the rest of this year but for years to come, as well. This trade deadline season is different than years past. For the San Diego Padres, it could be one of the most important in regards to shaping its future.
With the mid-season garage sales open for business, this article will take a look at two different directions the Friars can take. Will they be sellers and buyers? Thursday’s trade for Francisco Mejia demonstrates the first direction most felt the team would go, which is to trade veterans for prospects.