The San Diego Padres always seem to be in the hunt for a blockbuster deal. But it does not need to be constantly be this way. Sometimes, what makes or breaks a team is how they can improve without spending the big bucks on every single hitter.
One major question mark looming over the Friars this winter is what they will do at first base. Will Luis Arraez remain in San Diego? Will the Padres move Jake Cronenworth over to man first base? Will they go after an international star? There still is no clear answer yet, but one interesting option the Padres can pursue is Red Sox slugger Triston Casas.