San Diego Padres: Winter Meetings Review According to Total Player Rating

Josh Byrnes is getting a second crack at being a general manager and he must be grateful for the mess that was dropped in his lap. Coming into the Winter Meetings, he was without a closer, much of an offense and his pitching staff was thinner. Well, he got a closer, but that is pretty much it as he prepares for the rest of the offseason.

Yet, with the improvements in Chavez Ravine, it is unlikely the Padres will be much of a factor this year anyway. So, it is time to rebuild and evaluate the young players there. If they are lucky, they may jump up and surprise some people.

Infield

Byrnes predecessor brought in Jason Bartlet...

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