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The Padres were so bad last year that general manager Kevin Towers seems to be putting most everyone up for auction. First baseman Adrian Gonzalez would seem untouchable given that he is young, productive, and cost-effective, but the Padres also have a power-hitting prospect in the 6-foot-6-inch, 270-pound Kyle Blanks, a 21-year-old slugger who has knocked in 100 or more runs in each of the last two minor league seasons. Already, the Red Sox reportedly inquired about a deal that would send Coco Crisp to the Padres for shortstop Khalil Greene, though, obviously, the Padres would have made that deal by now if it had any real appeal to them.

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Khalil Greene, Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Khalil Greene, Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

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November 12, 2008  05:46 AM ET
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November 12, 2008  05:46 AM ET
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The Padres are looking to cut payroll not add it

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November 12, 2008  07:18 AM ET
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Jeez, I know Crisp hasn't been everything the Red Sox expected. But to trade him for Greene? That's gotta make a guy feel really good...

November 12, 2008  08:00 AM ET
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I get way to sentimental about some of these players. I really like Coco ... would hate to see him go. I know nothing about this Greene fellow but ... is he worth it?

November 12, 2008  08:05 AM ET
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very simple, trade peavy and adrian gonzalez to the yanks for kei igawa.... oh and padres have to pick up his salary

November 12, 2008  08:44 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:00 AM ET  11.12 by Marilyn purrs

I get way to sentimental about some of these players. I really like Coco ... would hate to see him go. I know nothing about this Greene fellow but ... is he worth it?

Khalil Greene was supposed to be a stud, but never really got to that plateau. Came into the bigs in 03'. Batting average hovering around .250 (big deal) but he has some pop in his bat (~16 HRs/yr) and has a good fieling percentage and range. A change of scenery may help him realize his potential.

November 12, 2008  08:45 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  11.12 by Temples of Syrinx

Khalil Greene was supposed to be a stud, but never really got to that plateau. Came into the bigs in 03'. Batting average hovering around .250 (big deal) but he has some pop in his bat (~16 HRs/yr) and has a good fieling percentage and range. A change of scenery may help him realize his potential.

My biggest problem with him is his uncanny resemblance to Kid Rock..............ewww.

November 12, 2008  08:59 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:45 AM ET  11.12 by Temples of Syrinx

My biggest problem with him is his uncanny resemblance to Kid Rock..............ewww.

Oh yuck!!!!

November 12, 2008  09:33 AM ET
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Is that Jeff Spicoli?

November 12, 2008  09:58 AM ET
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Originally posted 09:33 AM ET  11.12 by SlinkyRedfoot

Is that Jeff Spicoli?

Not even on a good day. Mornin' Slinkster. Question: is NYMESS now StupidRedfoot?

November 12, 2008  10:11 AM ET
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Originally posted 09:58 AM ET  11.12 by Temples of Syrinx

Not even on a good day. Mornin' Slinkster. Question: is NYMESS now StupidRedfoot?

Yes, and he makes Spiccoli look like Einstein.

November 12, 2008  10:51 AM ET
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Originally posted 10:11 AM ET  11.12 by Marilyn purrs

Yes, and he makes Spiccoli look like Einstein.

Ahhhhhhhhh, shame I guess he's a Philly guy. Why can't he be congenial like Weapon X and myself?

November 12, 2008  11:18 AM ET
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Discount aisle 5.

November 12, 2008  11:39 AM ET
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Originally posted 08:00 AM ET  11.12 by Marilyn purrs

I get way to sentimental about some of these players. I really like Coco ... would hate to see him go. I know nothing about this Greene fellow but ... is he worth it?

I watched him play his college ball, he was a stud back then.
He is probably the best defensive shortstop in the game right now. I've seen him in a few weekend series where SportsCenter could do a top 25 plays of the weekend and he would take up 20 slots.

A move to a big market like Boston and getting out of the no-one-knows you exist Padres would make him very well known.

November 12, 2008  12:24 PM ET
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Originally posted 05:58 AM ET  11.12 by Grossedout9

Wow coco going to another team other then the Cubs? WOW!

What's wrong with you?

November 12, 2008  12:30 PM ET
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Adrian Gonzalez, 1B 280 aver, 36 taters, 119 RBI, hmmmm very interesting. Is he alot less than 20 mil a year, a la Tex out of the Angels, FA.? What would a team have to give up? prospects? Young Pitchers? Just a thought. But very interesting...

November 12, 2008  01:01 PM ET
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Originally posted 12:30 PM ET  11.12 by The Original Tony

Adrian Gonzalez, 1B 280 aver, 36 taters, 119 RBI, hmmmm very interesting. Is he alot less than 20 mil a year, a la Tex out of the Angels, FA.? What would a team have to give up? prospects? Young Pitchers? Just a thought. But very interesting...

refer to my post #6

November 12, 2008  01:14 PM ET
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Padres would be stupid to trade Gonzo. I don't understantd why they HAVE to trade Peavy. I do hope the Braves get him....

 
November 12, 2008  01:22 PM ET
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Originally posted 08:05 AM ET  11.12 by Yank-ee Base-ball

very simple, trade peavy and adrian gonzalez to the yanks for kei igawa.... oh and padres have to pick up his salary

Damn Coram, Cashman should check in with you refarding these trades. Hey years ago I had a friend from Shirley, we carpooled to work, with a bunch of other guys. started calling each other by the name of the town we all came from on the way into the city. I was ronkonkoma, my other friend was Coram, and the other was Shirley. the guy from Shirley took offense. One day we all got out at exit 49 and kicked and punched each other, until Shirley made coram say his name. ( it was Bill) we arrived for work brused. Coram had a tooth missing, I had a bloody nose, and shirley broke his wrist. That was a fekkking fun car pool, oh did I mention there was a lot of beer drinking?

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