Miller was one of many great pickups the Friars had at the deadline nine days ago, as Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano, and Freddy Fermin also headed to the West Coast to try to help the Padres claim the NL West for the first time since 2006.

San Diego Padres GM AJ Preller was determined to acquire All-Star closer Mason Miller from the Athletics at the trade deadline this season.

This former Padres All-Star pitcher gives his blunt and candid thoughts on the team trading for closer Mason Miller.