SAN DIEGO (Ticker) -- The Atlanta Braves' desire to unload second baseman Bret Boone has mushroomed into a blockbuster six-player deal with the San Diego Padres.

Atlanta today sent Boone, first baseman/outfielder Ryan Klesko and minor league righthander Jason Shiell to the Padres for second baseman Quilvio Veras, outfielder Reggie Sanders and first baseman Wally Joyner.

A deal involving Boone and Veras has been rumored for weeks. The Braves grew unhappy with the free-swinging Boone, who struck out 112 times last season, a year after winning the Gold Glove.

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