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Good morning from Phoenix, The Padres began spring training figuring they might need to trade for a left fielder by the end of July. They tried 10 guys at the position over the season’s first four months before making the move to go get their man at Thursday’s trade deadline. Ramón Laureano has so far made the wait worth it. …

There are more intricate ways to measure a pitcher’s talent and effectiveness than the digits on a radar gun, but none quite so visceral. The Padres acquired Mason Miller from the California Athletics because of the fact that he strikes out an absurd number of hitters on his fastball/slider combo. That fastball, however, is thrilling just on its own terms, …