phanan
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Isn't the Padres GM a former Red Sox front office guy?
Yeah, Hoyer used to be with the Sox, which is why the deal makes sense, although not for what you are getting at. More because they'd have more knowledge about these prospects than other teams, and they will probably get some legitimate players down the road, especially Casey Kelly.
But it's still a steal for the Sox; they have so many prospects nowadays that they can afford to part with some of the more highly prized ones.