As the adage goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? After witnessing one of the worst offensive performances in franchise history this season, San Diego Padres fans could use this offseason to step away for a moment. The Friars may have finished with a 66-96 record and 25.5 games behind the National League West champion Los Angeles Dodgers, but as soon as spring training rolls around, the excitement will return.
This offseason should be an exciting one for the franchise, with plenty of moves needing to be made before Opening Day 2019. However, we can’t officially begin the offseason until we hand out our 2018 awards.