Update: Projections for the 2019 Padres Position Players Position players have reported and the Padres signed Manny Machado, so I have updated my annual projections. With these players, the Padres would see an 11.0 WAR improvement over last season among position players.  Position Player GP/PA Slash Line  HR WAR       Salary 1B Hosmer 156/650 … More 2019 Padres Position Player Projections UPDATED

Projections for the 2019 Padres Starting Pitching Staff The Padres signed Manny Machado today which I believe will change their focus for their pitching staff. The position players now project to be more than 11 wins better than the 2018 teams position players which puts the Padres in a place where they are at .500 … More 2019 Padres Starting Pitching Staff Projections

The Padres just signed to what is the largest free agent contract in baseball history. At least for the next few hours until Harper signs. So What is Next for the Padres I talked about this in a previous article, but I have made some changes to my thinking after talking to people in the … More Padres sign Machado. Now What?

Prospects rarely make it big The sad fact is this, 1 in 5 prospects in the top 100 will be even average in the major leagues. Outside of the top 100 the numbers drop dramatically. The Padres had 10 players in the MLB Top 100 prospects list. So take your pick of two that will … More The Sad Fact of Prospects

The Websoulsurfer 2019 Padres Position Player Projections Pitchers and catchers reported today and the final players will likely be added in the next week, so its time for my annual projections. The Padres have not added a 3B yet. so I have added one for them.  In my opinion, I gave Moustakas more money than … More 2019 Padres Position Player Projections