Padres are ecstatic about getting MI Christian Arroyo, SF. Although the Padres give up three MLB players, there were some factors to consider. Martinez is a stronger SP than Maeda, but his extension was going to be more than the Padres were willing to agree to. Maeda is on a cost controlled contract and salary cap implications are always a concern (and I'm willing to overlook that he's a
). Raimel Tapia is an prospect who is near the MLB, so he, like Arroyo, are acquired with an eye to the future.
In looking at the Transactions Board, I am a little concerned with someone's apparent trade addiction.
