Standings
The Padres increased their league lead to 3 games over San Francisco by sweeping Boston for the second time at home and the third time on the season. San Diego now holds a 10-2 record against the Sox this year. Seattle also increased their lead for the fourth and final playoff spot to 3 games winning 2 of 3 from San Francisco and 2 of 3 from San Diego.
Full Standings
Seattle acquires another Centerfielder
Worried about overusing Hunter Pence and losing Johnny Damon because of underuse during the regular season, the Seattle Mariners sent reliever Derrick Turnbow to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Jacque Jones. Both players are one year stop gaps with dismal 2008 seasons, and helpful acquisitions to both teams. Jones will give more time off to Hunter Pence, and Turnbow will occupy a needed spot in the bullpen allowing Chad Billingsley to move to the rotation for the remainder of the season.