Losses: 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, C Henry Blanco, C Eliezer Alfonso, OF Brian Giles (Last season: OF Jody Gerut, P Cla Meredith, P Jake Peavy, P Chad Gaudin)
Gains: P John Garland, OF Scott Hairston (Re-acquired after mid-season trade), (Last season: P Sean Gallagher)
Analysis: Don't know what to say about the Padres. They didn't make many moves this off-season, frankly, because they didn't have much left to give up. They held onto Adrian Gonzales for the time being. They hang onto Chris Young and Heath Bell, as well. The big move of the off-season was the trade of Kevin Kouzmanoff. Chase Headley, who's been a solid contributor over the last few years, takes over. The big incomer is John Garland. Garland will give the Padres some innings, which is nice when paired with a still relatively young rotation. They also bring back Scott Hairston, who is nice to see back in a Padres uniform. Overall, the Padres sit pretty much where they sat at the end of 2009, trying to entertain fans as best they can with no payroll, as they wait for Adrian Gonzales to leave town.
More moves: Not yet.
2010 Thoughts: The Padres have a core of offensive players that do show minimal production from time to time in Headley, Hairston, Nick Hundley, Will Venable and of course Adrian Gonzales. The Padres offense will score as many runs as they can put men on base for Gonzales. The rotation has a couple of good arms in Garland and Chris Young. Kevin Correia has come along nicely, and the combo of Clayton Richard and Sean Gallagher will try to channel their more effective days. The bullpen is anchored well by Heath Bell for now. The rest of the pen is solid as well. Mike Adams, Luke Gregerson, Edward Mujica and Joe Thatcher had good years in 2009.
Prediction: What's left of the Padres at the end of 2010 will find themselves in last place, likely in the National League.
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