Middlebrooks relishes chance to thrive with Padres

Once the Red Sox acquired Pablo Sandoval to play third base, Will Middlebrooks had a hunch he was going to be dealt. He just didn’t know where, he didn’t know when, and he didn’t know what opportunity would be awaiting him when he arrived. Those questions have all been answered. Middlebrooks is in San Diego after being dealt to the Padres for catcher Ryan Hanigan last month.