SAN DIEGO – In past years, it would have been foolish for manager Scott Servais to get too comfortable projecting who might be on his roster even for spring training.
Given the ridiculous amount of yearly player turnover instigated by general manager Jerry Dipoto, it was almost impossible to plan until pitchers and catchers reported.
But after last offseason’s “step-back” rebuild plan was initiated and the massive roster turnover that followed — trading older players for a slew of younger prospects — the churn has slowed. A forgettable 69-93 season was a predictable start as the team began this slow transition.