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It was like any other day for Luis Silva. The Toronto FC midfielder had got his ankles taped and was getting ready for practice Tuesday when he was called up to manager Ryan Nelsens office. "He told me D.C. (United) made an offer and I was getting traded," the 24-year-old Silva said. "An hour later, D.C. called me and I had to get on a plane at 5:20 (p.m.)." Such is the world of pro sports. Seventeen hours later, Silva was training with his new team. "I was surprised as everyone else," Silva said Wednesday of the trade. "Im still a little shocked." Taken by Toronto fourth overall in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, Silva quickly worked himself in the lineup and went on to make 44 first-team league appearances in a season and a half. The five-foot-11, 170-pounder had five goals and five assists as a rookie, with two assists in 14 games this season. Toronto received allocation money in exchange for Silva, possibly opening up the way for more signings. Silvas US$105,400 salary --it could be more if the team used allocation money to pay down his wages -- also comes off the TFC books. "We really like Luis, hes been great for Toronto," Nelsen said Wednesday. "It was a really tough decision to make." Nelsen says the club may be able to sign two players, using the money cleared by Silvas departure. And he was blunt about the California natives future with the club. "Would Luis be starting once we bring these players in? Im not sure." said Nelsen. "His cap space gives us the potential to bring in two starters. So its two starters over a potential player who might be on the bench." Nelson also pointed to the likes of Jonathan Osorio and Reggie Lambe as midfield options. "I feel awkward about it because I really like Luis," said Nelsen. "But in the end its an unfortunate business and its cap room that gives us potentially two starters." Reached in Washington, Silva was classy about his departure, thanking Toronto FC and its fans for their support. "It was an honour to be part of that organization," he said. "Everyone was great to me," he added. "I just have nothing but positive things to say about them." Silva said he believes his play was more consistent this season, despite the lack of goals. And while he said he was happy to play anywhere, he believes attacking midfielder is his best position. Toronto used him in a variety of roles, from midfield to striker, depending on need. The trade sends him from a 2-8-7 team to a 2-13-4 club. "I just have to look forward, move on," he said. "D.C.s my new team." "Im just going to stick to my football," he added. "I know the coach knows Im a decent player and I can hold my ground. Obviously, I have a lot to improve and thats what Im going to do here."Black Air Max 2018 . 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Ahead of a crucial fortnight that will see them play against Napoli in the Champions League, Manchester City and Chelsea, Arsenal leads by five points ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea. Air Max 2018 . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft.SAN DIEGO -- Kyle Hendricks has another weapon, although its not a pitch.It was on display when the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 6-3 to complete a three-game sweep on Wednesday.Its confidence, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. The biggest thing from last year to this year is the confidence thing. I think he believes he is one of the best right now.Hendricks, the major league ERA leader, pitched six effective innings to pace the Cubs.Maybe he wasnt as sharp as usual, but he was really good, Maddon said.Hendricks (12-7) gave up two runs and four hits, striking out eight and leaving with a 2.19 ERA. He has allowed no more than three earned runs in 17 straight starts.Over that span, Hendricks has pitched to a 1.70 ERA.Today I had some bad at the beginning and some good at the end, he said. I had both ends of the spectrum there.At the beginning my command was a little off. I finally started getting the ball down and found the movement on my two-seamer and started spotting that better. I was one roll from there.Three Cubs relievers took over for the NL Central leaders, with Aroldis Chapman pitching the ninth for his 29th save in 32 chances.I knew (Hendricks) was going to be really good this year but he has taken it to another level, Maddon said.Willson Contreras homered and Ben Zobrist drove in two runs as the Cubs won for the 22nd time in 27 games. At 81-45, they are 36 games over .500 for the first time since ending the 1945 season at 98-56.That was really loud, Maddon said of Contreras blast. You knew that was a home run when he hitt it.ddddddddddddhe Padres have dropped nine of their past 12. Paul Clemens (2-3) took the loss.Jorge Soler and Addison Russell also drove in runs for the Cubs as they scored at least three runs for the 23rd consecutive game, second this season only to the Baltimore Orioles (28).Ryan Schimpf tripled and doubled for the Padres.The Cubs started fast when Dexter Fowler led off the game with a double and Kris Bryant nearly launched his third homer of the series. Instead, his drive hit the top of the wall and ended up being a long single.Kris Bryant is a tough hitter, Padres manager Andy Green said. Some guys have lanes you can pitch through, some hitters have small little holes. Kris Bryant has small holes.Zobrist then hit a two-run triple and scored on Solers sacrifice fly.Thats been the story of the last two outings, that first inning, Clemens said. Maybe I just got to wind myself up more in the bullpen.Maddon said jumping ahead was a key.We came out nicely in the first inning and that gave us the edge, he said. And Kyle ran with it from there.UP NEXTCubs: LHP Mike Montgomery (1-1, 2.77) starts Friday in the opener of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. He makes his second start for the Cubs, after taking a no-hitter into the fifth inning on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies.Padres: RHP Jarred Cosart (0-1, 4.54) opens Fridays three-game set at Miami. He was traded from the Marlins to San Diego last month. ' ' '