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As San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller explores various ways to improve the roster before Thursday's trade deadline, All-Star closer Robert Suarez has popped up in conversations recently.

The San Diego Padres are willing to deal a few of their pitchers, but they want some very specific assets in return.