Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:00am

HUBER TO SAN DIEGO

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman Justin Huber from the Kansas City Royals for cash.

What does it give the San Diego Padres
Huber goes from an organization that had Billy Butler, Ryan Shealy and Mark Teahen ahead of him to a club that has Adrian Gonzalez, Tony Clark and Brian Myrow. Therefore, it may be just as difficult for Huber to get at-bats in the National League.

What does it give the Kansas City Royals
The Royals are giving Huber another opportunity to crack a Major League roster, since their first-base/DH situation is overloaded with better talent. Therefore, this move was made more for Huber than for anything of substance that will be obtained for his rights.

Fantasy impact

Player focus

Kansas City Royals

cash considerations

San Diego Padres

Justin Huber 1B/OF