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How the Padres Can Finish Their Rebuild This Offseason and Contend in 2020

Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

When the San Diego Padres signed one of the two most coveted free agents of last offseason, they made it clear to their fans and the rest of the league that their rebuild was almost over and they were nearing their window of contention.

Then, they finished 70-92, last in the NL West, and were one of the year’s most disappointing teams. They fired manager Andy Green and issued a stark ultimatum for next season. What happens if the Friars fail to contend for a playoff spot in 2020? “Heads will roll, beginning with mine,” said Padres chairman Ron Fowler when asked that very question in late September.