Joaquin Benoit, Josh Johnson Signings Have Made Padres Surprise 2014 Contender

After years of futility, the San Diego Padres have put themselves in position to become a possible contender in 2014. 

Led by general manager Josh Byrnes and manager Bud Black, the Padres will have a new look when spring training begins in February. By acquiring two veteran pitchers, starter Josh Johnson in November and reliever Joaquin Benoit, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports, the team has added enough to a core of young, ascending talent to compete during the 2014 season.

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