MLB Twitter reacts to San Diego Padres continued woes, swept by Pittsburgh Pirates: "Having a massive payroll doesn't always guarantee success"
The San Diego Padres have emerged as one of the most disappointing teams this season, stumbling after generating significant hype in the offseason with their acquisitions of high-profile players.
Currently positioned fourth in the National League West, the Padres hold a lackluster 37-44 record. The Pittsburgh Pirates just recently swept them in a three-game series, and many around the league have lost hope in a turnaround.
The most disappointing season in San Diego #Padres history continues to find new depths.
They lose their fifth consecutive game after being swept by the Pittsburgh #Pirates, 5-4.
They are now 37-44, 11 games behind the Arizona #Dbacks in the NL West, 8 out in the wild-card race.
This year, the team has been a source of frustration for fans who can't help but wonder how an offense featuring the likes of Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Juan Soto can underperform.
The Padres seem to be caught in a downward spiral, and as the trade deadline looms, they find themselves faced with crucial decisions. Will they muster a rebound and regain competitiveness this season, or will they opt to offload some players in hopes of a better future?
"Prime example where having a massive payroll doesn't always guarentee success" one fan tweeted.
Prime example where having a massive payroll doesn’t always guarantee success twitter.com/bnightengale/s…
"How low will they go? Something needs to change" another fan tweeted.
How low will they go? Something needs to change twitter.com/BNightengale/s…
@BNightengale They were a good team and only going to be better with Tatis. They screwed with the team chemistry from last year and they’re paying the price.
I’d try to get a haul for Soto, he’s been average since they got him.
@BNightengale Fire sale coming soon👀
Some baseball fans think the San Diego Padres may have disrupted the team chemistry they had in the previous season. Despite possessing a roster with less talent, they appeared significantly stronger in 2022.
@BNightengale Considering how much they spent chasing talent, this must surely be a disappointment
@BNightengale The Padres Big 4 are extremely talented superstars. None of them are leaders, team builders, or guys who will improve the players around them.
Sounds like an expensive experiment to me.
@BNightengale Gotta trade Soto and retool. This team isn’t going to win. Should also start with getting a catcher that can call games and some relievers that can execute.
@BNightengale Let the Soto sweepstakes begin
@BNightengale Cant just buy teams. Trading your whole farm for 1 player & paying 20 mil a year to guys that are 30 and older isnt a proven history for success. Not saying the Soto trade was bad bc its an aggressive move that takes balls to make but at a certain age naturally guys decline fast
Fans are preparing for the Padres to trade Juan Soto at the deadline. He will be a free agent when the season ends; if San Diego can't resign, getting something for him is the next best move.
The San Diego Padres are at a crossroads
It is safe to say that nobody anticipated the current predicament of the Padres. Their subpar performance may push the front office to explore the trade market in search of potential solutions.
One interesting trade that Robbie Hyde of Bleacher Report has mentioned suggests the Padres trade Ha-Seong Kim for St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Goldschmidt's bat would be an improvement in the lineup, and with the Cardinals struggling on defense, Kim's defensive abilities would be a welcome addition for a struggling Cardinals team.
The Padres are likely to be closely monitored as the trade deadline nears. With Juan Soto, Josh Hader, and Blake Snell all entering the final year of their contracts, trading them could replenish the team's farm system.
Amidst a flurry of decisions, the Padres face a race against time. The front office will undoubtedly have their hands full in the coming weeks.