September 22, 2015
It is that part of the year when pennant race positioning becomes the priority for some, while an early look to the next spring is the forced reality for others. It is a chance to book better winter destination vacations for some, emptier seats for most and a chance for reflection for all.
The story of the 2015 San Diego Padres is a cautionary one in both team construction and expectations. The Padres were the undisputed “Lords of the Winter,” making so many moves that it seemed that the only recognizable element about their opening-day roster in comparison to the one that closed out the previous fall was the uniform on the field (and even that had been retconned as well).