One could argue that Blake Snell is the best free agent pitcher in free agency. After all, Shohei Ohtani will not pitch at all in 2024 as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Yoshinobu Yamamoto posted video game numbers in Japan but cannot be considered a guarantee stateside. Snell, meanwhile, won his second career Cy... Continue Reading →
Trade rumours swirling around Juan Soto, San Diego Padres
As the saying goes, when there is smoke, there is fire. That may be the case with the San Diego Padres and Juan Soto. Trade rumours have been swirling around Soto for some time. In fact, the question of whether or not to trade the talented outfielder may have played a part in Bob Melvin... Continue Reading →
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler was every fan’s dream
Professional sports team owners are far too often focused on the profitability of their franchise. They regard those teams as part of a portfolio, not something that the fans are invested in. Winning is nice but making money is more important. And then there was San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler. One of baseball's best,... Continue Reading →
San Diego Padres: Blake Snell is a free agent gamble
Blake Snell picked the perfect time to have a dominant year for the San Diego Padres. An impending free agent, Snell needed to show that he can be an All Star caliber pitcher once again. While he did not make the Midsummer Classic, Snell could head home with his second Cy Young award. He posted... Continue Reading →
San Diego Padres desired payroll cuts now have context
The San Diego Padres are going to be an interesting team during the offseason. They are set to slash payroll by approximately $50 million heading into next year. Free agents such as Blake Snell and Josh Hader are unlikely to return. Trade rumours are swirling around Juan Soto again due to his expected salary in... Continue Reading →
Juan Soto unintentionally in middle of San Diego Padres chaos
Juan Soto continues to be the center of chaos not of his own making. The San Diego Padres are only adding to the mix. There have already been rumours that the Padres could look to trade Soto. He will be a free agent after the 2024 season and there are reports that the Padres are... Continue Reading →
The San Diego Padres problem is staring A.J. Preller in the face
Once again, the San Diego Padres need to find a manager. Bob Melvin is set to join the San Francisco Giants after he was suddenly made available to interview for their vacancy. That Melvin is leaving should not be a surprise; he could not come back once he was allowed to interview. The Padres' faith... Continue Reading →
San Diego Padres realize change is needed in clubhouse
Something is clearly wrong with the San Diego Padres. Their 82-80 record was a disappointment considering the talent on the roster. Josh Hader refused to enter a game prior to the ninth inning. It may be fair to question Fernando Tatis Jr.'s maturity, even after stayed out of trouble last year. While some of these... Continue Reading →
San Diego Padres have stability heading into 2024
It would be understandable if the San Diego Padres made some changes heading into the 2024 season. Expectations were high heading into 2023. They had reached the NLCS in 2022, and after seemingly upgrading their roster, their eyes were on a championship. Instead, the Padres disappointed, struggling to live up to their talent level. A... Continue Reading →
San Diego Padres prospect Robby Snelling not getting enough attention
The San Diego Padres farm system is getting plenty of attention. Ethan Salas is one of the top prospects in the game, baseball's top catching prospect and rated fifth overall by MLB.com. Jackson Merrill is also a top ten prospect, ranked ninth, while the Padres have five players in the top 100. However, one of... Continue Reading →