Padres Farm System Improving

The Padres have had some trouble producing home grown talent (Khalil Greene and Jake Peavy are the only 2 that stick out on the current roster), but it would appear that their farm system is improving dramatically. Having a solid farm system helps in a myriad of ways; besides providing the major league roster with talent it gives the front office flexibility to make trades when needed. Having young talent ascend through the minors also allows teams to keep their payroll at a manageable level.