SB Nation User Blog: DarthBarf

San Diego as a destination? Not sure...

DarthBarf — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:24:14 -0000

What I would like to know as we are going through Fire Sale #3 (not sure about that number) is if San Diego is losing its image as a good destination for free agents to come to. I know SD has never been numero uno on big time free agents lists, but it was a place for guys to come and play in a great town with perfect weather. But as we are getting rid of Peavy and possibly others, why would any free agent want to come here knowing that if SD gets any core of good players most likely they will be dealt.

I can draw parallels to the team where I am living at now: Colorado. Matt Holliday has been dealt, Garrett Atkins will be gone soon along with Willy Taveras and Yorvit Torreabla. Ownerhip here feels that these players can be replaced with cheaper, younger versions that can be kept for long periods of time under contract at a cheap price. Then the process will happen again when they become free agents.

If a franchise keeps doing this and becomes labeled, would any big time free agent want to come? Minnesota has had this "tag" for awhile, but their ownership does a phenomenal job at scouting, drafting, coaching and eventually replacing its stars with young players. Do you think San Diego can do this?

I know there are economic issues involved and the Padres are considered a small market team, but you still have to draw some good free agents to complete puzzle.

Wish me luck....

DarthBarf — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:55:03 -0000

Ok, fellas...got my tics to the game tonight and i'm ready to roll! Time for me to battle with all those jokers at Coors field. I think I'm going with the Jungle camouflage jersey to stick out a little more (but I guess in a way I might be blending in...camo). I was all for starting Tomko yesterday and putting in Peavy for today. Now we have who we want when everything is on the line. Would you want anybody else in this situation? Besides, WHEN WE GET IN, it'll be Young, Maddux, and Peavy as our rotation. Still not bad.

Finally...

DarthBarf — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:29:47 -0000

Ok guys...I live here in Colorado, and you don't know how refreshing it is to find a site like this for the Pad's. If it isn't about the Broncos around here, you're just not going to hear anything about baseball, especially the Padres.

I agree with dex, I would like to see ESPN start talking about how the padres are one of the hottest teams in baseball. Forget about the wildcard! Let's hear how they're inching closer to the to winning another division title. I think most of the guys at ESPN, whether the Pad's get in via the wildcard or the division, really believe they will do anything.

Go Pad's against the Rockies!