If what Todd Bowles said Tuesday was true, then the New York Jets have some explaining to do. On March 17, the Jets traded up for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, sending the Indianapolis Colts the No. 6 overall pick and three second-rounders. Many assumed the Jets had a specific target in mind, likely a quarterback, if they were willing to give up that much to move up three spots. But Bowles provided a different explanation Tuesday morning. Considering the Jets already had the No. 6 pick, this logic seems a little puzzling. Why trade up to the No. 3 pick if you still had a shot at
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Reports: Justin Upton Traded To Padres; Braves Acquiring Prospects
The San Diego Padres are stocking up on outfielders. The Padres have agreed to a trade with the Atlanta Braves for outfielder Justin Upton, according to multiple reports. San Diego already acquired outfielders Matt Kemp and Wil Myers this week before landing Upton. The Braves will acquire left-hander Max Fried, second baseman Jace Peterson, third baseman Dustin Peterson and outfielder Mallex Smith, according to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman. The Padres reportedly will acquire a lower-level prospect in addition to Upton. The Padres entered this offseason in need of some offensive firepower, particularly in the outfield. Now, they have a surplus of outfielders, creating the potential for even more moves this winter. Upton, who was