San Diego Padres Wiretap

Cubs Could Trade For Greene?

The Cubs are reportedly watching Padres shortstop Khalil Greene, and the Padres have monitored Cubs center fielder Felix Pie, who lost playing time to Reed Johnson, as the two teams may make a trade.

RealGM Note: Greene is struggling this season, hitting .222/.277/.293 and he has a -7 season FIC.

Via San Diego Union-Tribune

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Peavy Makes Pitch For Lofton

Jake Peavy made a strong pitch for free agent Kenny Lofton on Saturday, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

"I like Kenny," Peavy said of Lofton. "I think he'd bring a dimension to this ballclub that we don't have any of -- we have no team speed.

"It's not my call. It's not my decision. But he'd definitely be a spark."

Via The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Maddux: 'Closing Is The Hardest Job'

Greg Maddux believes that the role of closer is the toughest job in baseball, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

"When the closer messes up, you lose," Maddux said Wednesday after closer Trevor Hoffman blew a save on Tuesday. "Anyone here can go 0-for-4 ? you can still win. A starting pitcher can get knocked out in the fifth ? you can still win. A reliever can come in and walk the two guys he faces ? you can still win."

"Mentally, closing's got to be the hardest job in baseball," Maddux added.

Via The San Diego Union-Tribune

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