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Rosenthal notes that despite some clubhouse issues last August, the Diamondbacks are open to trading Marte if the right return comes along. The team would look for major league-ready talent, especially in pitching, to bolster their roster for future success. Losing Marte would create some positional holes—especially at second base—and complicate their infield and offensive production.
Inside the Industry: AJ Preller’s Whirlwind Operations
One of the more engaging segments involves exclusive insights into Padres’ President of Baseball Operations AJ Preller. Rosenthal describes Preller as an always-on, highly active executive whose hands are in countless transactions during the offseason and trade deadlines.