The Padres enter the 2015 off-season the same way they entered the 2014 off-season when it comes to the shortstop position. Last year they had decided to let go of Everth Cabrera, whose one year of all around success was overshadowed by his ensuing suspension for involvement in the BioGenesis scandal. That was followed up by sub-par performance before a DUI and resisting arrest episode. So the Padres instead went with veteran Clint Barmes and in-house option Alexi Amarista. Complete failure. So we know they need a shortstop.
Padres Free Agent Target: Shortstop Ian Desmond
