This weekend was supposed to be a refreshing one. A full slate of baseball games returning to our TVs, a new elite prospect to follow down in the minors, and another shot of optimism about the immediate future of the San Diego Padres franchise.
While many fans were sad to see Brad Hand and Adam Cimber leave, when it comes to bullpen pitchers, the Padres absolutely made the right decision in selling high with these two particular pieces. No one is quite sure whether or not Cimber will still be an effective reliever in three-four years and how often do we see elite closers turn into massive liabilities (spending a period of time in Baltimore, Jim Johnson always comes to my mind here).