Padres acquire David Wells

[HollywoodLeo]

I do believe Witlon was speaking on behalf of the Padres end of the trade.

[BoSox34]

Ohh ok, thanks for clarification... The "I think this trade is a bust either way" part got me somewhat confused there for a sec. I understand what he meant now.

[padrefanforever]

I think this trade is a bust either way, I really don't really think that Wells is enough to get you guys into the playoffs...

I mean, unless you're unimpressed with Kotteras' size or really impressed with Nick Hundley, I can't see how you do this deal.

Actually I think they are more impressed with Bard, and know that there are guys behind Kotteras that they think might have more power potential along with more sound defensive skills.....which made Kotteras very expendable

[padrefanforever]

and moving an expendable guy for a lefty starter, that might be the missing piece to a rotation that had a hole to fill, is worth the gamble.......so again.....if the Padres make the playoffs, and Wells is apart of that, it was worth it......if we miss the playoffs it wasn't.....pretty simple to me