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PJ Potter of Friars On Base recently suggested the San Diego Padres’ “trade deadline dream scenario” would be swinging a blockbuster deal for Boston Red Sox All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran.
“A Southern California native, the 28-year-old Duran would be the perfect match for the Padres. He’s been linked to the organization by several outlets because, well, it makes way too much sense,” Potter wrote. “With Boston already getting rid of Rafael Devers, who knows what they plan to do with the rest of their players in their late 20s.
“Also, with Roman Anthony getting called up, this has opened the floodgates of Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu trade rumors. San Diego has struggled with consistency in left field this season, so adding Duran will definitely patch up that blemish.”
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While this idea could sound good to fans on the surface, does it make any sense for either team?
For the Padres, this idea makes perfect sense. That’s the reason so many outlets continue to link these two sides in trade rumors.
San Diego needs an outfielder, and Duran might be the best option on the market. Adding him to an outfield with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill would be good for baseball and certainly good for the Padres.
The Red Sox might not want to trade Duran, given their resurgence up the standings this season. In the future, it might make more sense for the Red Sox to trade Duran. Unless the Padres are sending Robert Suarez or Michael King to Boston, this idea might not have legs anymore.
If Boston starts losing in the next few weeks, things could change just as quickly as they changed the first time.
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