The San Diego Padres have been predicted to be trading right-handed starting pitcher Dylan Cease to acquire another strong bat ahead of the trade deadline.

There is almost no way to talk about the Padres at this point and not weave in the potential ramifications of the trade deadline.

For The Athletic's Jim Bowden, there's one deal he'd love to see Preller and the Padres make at the deadline. And this trade proposal isn't a normal one; it's a three-team blockbuster that lands San Diego their most desired outfielder at the deadline.