Tag: Padres

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Breaking News! Huge Trades After ASG

After the All Star Game, just before regular season games restart, two huge trades took place. Manny Machado was just traded to the Dodgers in his walk year. The multi-position All Star brings Gold Glove defense and a power bat to Los Angeles. The Dodgers are without their main shortstop Corey Seager for the season after he needed Tommy John Surgery.

The Cleveland Indians got a huge boost to their bullpen from the Padres on July 19. Dominant southpaw Brad Hand was traded in turn for a package of prospects. Hand carries in 24 saves with the Padres through 44.1 innings of work.

by Jacoby Nolnaho

Wil Myers 2016 Overview

In the off season of the 2015 season,Wil Myers got traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the San Diego Padres. For the Rays, Myers played mainly right field. In 2013, he won the Rookie of the Year. The Padres wanted Myers to change positions and become a first baseman. He did, and he played very well. In 157 games played, Myers collected 155 hits, 29 doubles, 99 runs, 94 RBIs, 28 home runs, and 28 stolen bases. He made it to the All Star Team and was the ambassador of the Home Run Derby. The San Diego fans loved and embraced him the entire 2016 season.