What I would like to know as we are going through Fire Sale #3 (not sure about that number) is if San Diego is losing its image as a good destination for free agents to come to.  I know SD has never been numero uno on big time free agents lists, but it was a place for guys to come and play in a great town with perfect weather.  But as we are getting rid of Peavy and possibly others, why would any free agent want to come here knowing that if SD gets any core of good players most likely they will be dealt.

I can draw parallels to the team where I am living at now: Colorado.  Matt Holliday has been dealt, Garrett Atkins will be gone soon along with Willy Taveras and Yorvit Torreabla.  Ownerhip here feels that these players can be replaced with cheaper, younger versions that can be kept for long periods of time under contract at a cheap price.  Then the process will happen again when they become free agents.

If a franchise keeps doing this and becomes labeled, would any big time free agent want to come?  Minnesota has had this "tag" for awhile, but their ownership does a phenomenal job at scouting, drafting, coaching and eventually replacing its stars with young players.  Do you think San Diego can do this? 

I know there are economic issues involved and the Padres are considered a small market team, but you still have to draw some good free agents to complete puzzle.