San Diego as a destination? Not sure...

by DarthBarf on Nov 12, 2008 3:43 PM PST

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.

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San Diego will be fine as a destination team

We might not see $20 million a year guys anytime soon, but there are still plenty of players who I’m sure see being in San Diego is a perk. Obviously, it’ll be worth a different amount to different people, but that’s just like anything. If free agents weren’t scared off by Tampa Bay, Baltimore, the Marlins, the Pirates, etc etc, then San Diego is just fine.

by Dex on Nov 13, 2008 10:40 PM PST reply actions

I don't think San Diego will ever have "perks"

for hitters. Good weather & horrendous batting stats relegating you to bad follow up contracts or not-quite-as-good weather & the potential to get a big contract down the road? Its not that nice here.

by JBImaknee on Nov 17, 2008 8:38 AM PST up reply actions

You're insane! (respectfully, sir)

San Diego boasts unwavering support for certain hitters, no matter their performance!

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?

by Axion on Nov 17, 2008 5:05 PM PST up reply actions

I must've missed something

When was fire sale #2?

I can only guess that was in 1998-1999 offseason, but how could that be a sale if we never got anything in return for Caminiti, Brown or Finley? Maybe it was a fire giveaway?

Homer: Ohhhh, The Denver Broncos.
Marge: Whats wrong with the Denver Broncos?
Homer: Marge you just don't understand football.

by Wonko on Nov 13, 2008 10:49 PM PST reply actions

Or merely a fire?

Intentional Blog on Balls

by Richard Wade on Nov 13, 2008 11:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

A fire drill?

Everyone runs off in different directions as far away from the origin as possible.

Homer: Ohhhh, The Denver Broncos.
Marge: Whats wrong with the Denver Broncos?
Homer: Marge you just don't understand football.

by Wonko on Nov 14, 2008 12:49 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs

it was kind of a firesale

in the “everything must go” sense.

by Dex on Nov 14, 2008 7:40 AM PST up reply actions

There's always a market for the

“missing piece of the puzzle” veteran. Problem is, the team is staring blankly at the directions for how to assemble the card table on which we would like to start trying to do a puzzle.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?

by Axion on Nov 16, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions