Front Row Seat: Padres linked to several trade targets
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Padres Linked to All-Star Outfielder in Potential Blockbuster Trade - Sports Illustrated
The Padres can likely afford Mullins' $8.725 million salary. The more pertinent question is whether Orioles general manager Mike Elias is convinced he is a seller — and if so, if he likes the Padres' offer better than those of Mullins' other suitors.
Padres Predicted to Land $50 Million Silver Slugger After Trade Decision - Newsweek
"You put Luis Robert in a clubhouse led by Mike Shildt, you've got the veteran leaders there, I think you can get this guy back on track," Riley said of Robert. "With a team that is playing well, having fun, focused, put Luis Robert in that environment. Do you repair, do you fix Luis Robert with all of those elements? I think that's your best shot."
Riley was acknowledging the fact that Robert has struggled to retain his Silver Slugger Award form so far this season, slashing just .191/.277/.309. Robert does, however, have a Major League Baseball-leading 21 steals so far and has flashed the potential to slug 38 homers in his career.
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