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Is an Impact Bat or Rotation Depth More Important as Padres Look for New Additions?
- Padres weigh prioritizing an impact bat over rotation depth as spring approaches.
- Preller faces a tight budget, with payroll already matching last season's level.
- Pitching options include Verlander, Giolito and Valdez as potential arms for the rotation.
- A true impact bat could transform the lineup with fewer weak spots.
- Abrams' availability is viewed as the Padres’ best chance for affordable production.
- If a bat isn’t available, the Padres may favor pitching depth instead.
- Sears and Vásquez posted high xERAs; Musgrove is coming off Tommy John surgery.
- A sixth starter could stabilize the rotation if pitching depth is prioritized.
- The Padres are monitoring the market as spring training approaches.
- The piece notes the Padres must compete with high-spending NL rivals for offense.
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