2023 has been a tough year for San Diego Padres fans. The following has happened:
- Nate Colbert passes away
- Padres lose Diamond Sports TV deal in the middle of a $1.2 billion contract
- Padres miss the postseason after going 82-80, finish third place in the NL West
- Bob Melvin leaves to become manager of the San Francisco Giants
- Chairman Peter Seidler passes away
- Juan Soto traded to the New York Yankees to create payroll flexibility
- Shohei Ohtani agrees to 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Did we ever think the Padres had a chance at Ohtani this offseason?