After sitting out the first few months of the winter because of an ownership squabble, the San Diego Padres are using the final days of the offseason to make some noteworthy additions of their own. On Thursday,

The Mets are one of the more consistent pursuers of this Padres star and word is they have prospects who interest the San Diego— if indeed they decide to deal him.

The New York Mets are unlikely to improve the rotation via trade, so getting their starters to excel is paramount.