Trading Craig Kimbrel sucks, but there was no reason to keep him around. Keeping him on a team projected to lose 90 games this season (and probably next season, too) was foolish, especially when he's owed up to $46
Less than 24 hours before Monday's Opening Day matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Padres have acquired closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the Atlanta Braves, a source told FanGraphs'
The Atlanta Braves have traded closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. to the San Diego Padres, as first reported by FanGraphs' Kiley McDaniels.
The Padres are beginning the 2015 season with yet another blockbuster trade, receiving closer Craig Kimbrel and outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from the Braves for outfielders Cameron Maybin and Carlos Quentin, pitching
Trading Craig Kimbrel sucks, but there was no reason to keep him around. Keeping him on a team projected to lose 90 games this season (and probably next season, too) was foolish, especially when he's owed up to $46 million over the next four years.