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MLB Trade Deadline: Teams that should be buyers/sellers

By Nathaniel Reeves

Jul 2, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Danny Valencia (23) hits a home run during the ninth inning in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. The Boston Red Sox won 12-6. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 2, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Danny Valencia (23) hits a home run during the ninth inning in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Rogers Centre. The Boston Red Sox won 12-6. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 6, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher James Shields (33) greets first baseman Yonder Alonso (23) as Alonso scores a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 6, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher James Shields (33) greets first baseman Yonder Alonso (23) as Alonso scores a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

San Diego Padres: Sellers

Few general managers in history have had a wilder first offseason than A.J. Preller. Preller made numerous moves to bring in Justin Upton, Craig Kimbrel, James Shields, Matt Kemp and many others in the hope to rejuvenate a struggling franchise.

The experiment hasn’t worked, as the Padres sit at 39-45 and trail some formidable teams for a playoff spot. San Diego has again struggled to hit, the Kemp trade looks like a disaster and many of the prospects the team dealt look promising.

It’s time to admit this offseason was a mistake and try to rebuild at least some of the barren farm system. The easiest chip to move would be Justin Upton, who would generate plenty of interest even in a contract year.

There aren’t too many other clear candidates, but San Diego could get something for Ian Kennedy and Joaquin Benoit.

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