San Diego Padres
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The San Diego Padres are the third NL West club on this list, and for good reason. Petco Park is yet another spacious West Coast ballpark that should be able to absorb Chen’s fly ball tendencies with ease.
The lefty’s asking price also figures to suit the Friars’ budget. San Diego’s rotation could undergo some remodeling in time for the 2016 campaign. Ian Kennedy is a free agent, and their need for starting pitching could grow if they manage to deal James Shields. Such a move would also clear valuable space on their payroll to better fit Chen.
Tyson Ross should pace the Padres’ starters once again after posting a 116 ERA+ over the past two seasons. Chen could be a nice piece to add behind him in the pecking order.
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