The Padres are a club in transition, possibly on the brink of contention. The Padres are a club laden with farm system seedlings. The Padres are a club long overdue for a postseason berth.
Alas, the Padres are a club in need of a manager.
After four underwhelming years under Andy Green, in which winning ballgames often came second to developing young players, the Padres will in this offseason be looking to hire an experienced hand to guide their team. According to reports, the San Diego front office is prizing big league managerial experience over most other considerations in its search for the club’s 20th skipper.