Happy Saturday morning, San Diego Padres fans. Well, after clamoring for the team to make moves during the winter meetings, fans got their wish on Friday afternoon, one day after the conclusion of the winter meetings. The team made a noteworthy addition to the roster on Friday, signing 36-year-old second baseman Ian Kinsler to a two-year deal.
The move caused a bit of stir online as Padres fans tried to make sense of the move. Adding Kinsler to the fold now means the Gold Glove winner will start the season at second base, while top second base prospect Luis Urias is set to start 2019 at shortstop.