In doing my initial sweep for reactions to the Luke Gregerson trade to the A's for Seth Smith, I've found that not many news people have an opinion on what this move means for the Padres. They all love the trade from the Athletics perspective and can't stop themselves from patting Beane on the back, but there's not much on the Pads end. The fans don't seem to happy about it.
As of now the trade is rotten and ranks only 27% on the Tomatometer making its movie equivalent Fast & Furious. R.I.P Paul Walker.
Apologies to RottenTomatoes.com
Here's the media and blogger opinions I could find. Leave me more links in the comments if you find any more. Also, vote for yourself in the poll at the bottom of the page.
@Hacksaw1090
Gregorson for another bat..even deal for both sides..Seth Smith can swing..Luke trusty worthy setup
@WoeDoctor
A 5th OF w/more extreme platoon splits than Venable & no defensive versatility, in exchange for arguably the best reliever on the team? Eh.
@JimBowden
A's win Johnson & Gregerson deals
@MickeyKoke
I didn't expect a big trade don't get me wrong, but you just traded your best bullpen chip for a 4th OF.
@DSzymborski
Not a fan of Padre side - Smith just ain't that good.
@Ducksnorts
I like Seth Smith, but he seems redundant on a team that has Will Venable.
Athletics trade Seth Smith to Padres for Luke Gregerson - CBSSports.com
The Padres had a just-about-league average offense this past season (97 OPS+) but there is always room for another lefty bat on an NL roster. They also have bullpen depth to spare. Closer Huston Street is still backed up by setup men Dale Thayer, Nick Vincent, Tim Stauffer and Brad Boxberger, among others.
@SD_SportingNews
Really hope the #Padres have something up their sleeve that will justify this trade.....cause right now this trade makes no sense at all.
@Don_Norcross
Immediate reaction: not crazy about #padres trade of Gregerson for A;s Seth Smith. Smith in 2013: .253 8 HR 40 RBI
@Steve_Adler
FTR, I see no problem with Smith. Just don't like giving up Gregerson for a rental, while you have Venable.
@619Sports
If Seth Smith is taking away ABs from Amarista then that's a good thing for the #Padres offense.
Padres get better - McCovey Chronicles
Verdict: Probably a net positive for them, and I'll miss the Greg Lukerson jokes. Lug Grukerson. Group Loogerson. Son Groogerlek. Man, so many permutations. Smith is a fine platoon/fourth outfielder, and the Padres make relievers out of dandelion spores, so it's a good swap. I'm not sure how much playing time Smith will get, though, considering Will Venable and Carlos Quentin exist. Unless there's a trade a-brewin'.
