Shortstop Greene heading to St. Louis

The trade saves the Padres $6.5 million, which could improve their chances of keeping Peavy

The Padres are expected to get two relievers from the Cardinals for shortstop Khalil Greene, one of them Triple-A sidewinder Mark Worrell.
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Shortstop Greene heading to St. Louis
The trade saves the Padres $6.5 million, which could improve their chances of keeping Peavy

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