Another future Hall of Famer leaves San Diego…only this time the player is near the end of his career (anyone remember Ozzie Smith?). Greg Maddux is leaving to go to the Dodgers. He waived his no-trade clause so he can play for a contender. Wouldn’t you?
Now for the fun part! I would almost bet my salary (which really is miniscule) that the Padres will get 2 minor league pitchers in return. This backwards organization knows they need hitters in their system. Yet they always do the stupid thing and get more pitching. Pitching can win championships, but there needs to be some freakin’ offense. How many times have the Padres lost this year because they can’t score runs? I would bet it was every time!
The funny part about this trade is that there is a great chance the team will only get cash in return. This is extremely common when you are the Padres. They spend no money, and then trade guys for cash. The team is scared to spend, and it is finally biting them in the ass. Attendance is way down this year. The fans are not stupid. They know mediocrity when they see it. And they are certainly seeing it this year. Padres fans will not waste money to see this junk and now the organization needs to make a decision. It is time to spend on free agents and bring back the fans. Or they can do absolutely nothing and continue to lose fans and money.
Getting back to Maddux. He really wasn’t worth $10 million dollars, but what he brings to the clubhouse can be priceless. His leadership and attitude is what this team needed and now it is gone. Adios Greg. Thanks for your year and a half here. You surely deserved better. It’s not your fault that the Padres are a joke. It’s not your fault that you have 11 no decisions. It’s not your fault that you leave here with a 6-9 record this year. You can blame the front office for all of that.
Agree? Disagree? The Mike is open.
