This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/tigers as Tigers RHP Chris Paddack Takes Shot at Twins After First Start With New Team. One of the several deals that the Detroit Tigers made ahead of the MLB trade deadline to upgrade their pitching staff was acquiring Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers trade pickup Chris Paddack breaks his silence on being traded to Detroit, and he takes a subtle jab at the Minnesota Twins as well.

Pitcher Chris Paddack, acquired Monday from the Minnesota Twins, threw six impressive innings and the Tigers offense again exploded in a 7-2 victory for a three-game series sweep over Arizona. Paddack allowed one run on three hits, walked none and struck out five while helping extend the Tigers' win streak to four games.