Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2021 9:42:18 GMT -6
January 2021:
The Padres have a new GM. His tenure started with a few major signings, adding pitcher Johnny Cueto on a 2-year, $4M contract, outfielder Jorge Soler on a 5-year, $50M deal, and shortstop Carlos Correa on a 5-year, $100M pact. The team is looking to completely reshape its roster in the coming months.
February 2021:
The Padres opened up the month by sending their 2022 1st round pick to the Brewers for catcher Carson Kelly, and inking relief pitcher Ian Kennedy to a 2-year, $1.8M deal. They were also able to snag another reliever, Blake Treinen, on a 3-year, $12.3M contract. They wrapped up the month with their second biggest transaction yet, signing KBO star Ha-Seong Kim to a high risk 5-year, $67.5M contract,
The team appears set on the offensive side, now featuring a lineup of:
The Padres have a new GM. His tenure started with a few major signings, adding pitcher Johnny Cueto on a 2-year, $4M contract, outfielder Jorge Soler on a 5-year, $50M deal, and shortstop Carlos Correa on a 5-year, $100M pact. The team is looking to completely reshape its roster in the coming months.
February 2021:
The Padres opened up the month by sending their 2022 1st round pick to the Brewers for catcher Carson Kelly, and inking relief pitcher Ian Kennedy to a 2-year, $1.8M deal. They were also able to snag another reliever, Blake Treinen, on a 3-year, $12.3M contract. They wrapped up the month with their second biggest transaction yet, signing KBO star Ha-Seong Kim to a high risk 5-year, $67.5M contract,
The team appears set on the offensive side, now featuring a lineup of:
Carson Kelly
Evan White - Ha-Seong Kim - Carlos Correa - Maikol Franco
Mike Yastrzemski - Trent Grisham - Josh Reddick
Jorge Soler
Jorge Soler
The team will now shift its focus to offensive depth and starting pitching. If they cannot swing a deal to add to the rotation, they will be relying on youngsters such as Spencer Howard and Trevor Rogers to put together quality seasons.