A winning season is something the Padres have not had in almost ten years. They have a strong desire to regain their winning ways in 2020, but it is not likely to happen. They have a bunch of quality names that include third baseman Manny Machado, but Machado is not enough to lead the Padres out of the wilderness. Other hitters in the San Diego lineup are Eric Hosmer, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tommy Pham. The jury is out on Jurickson Profar, but Wil Myers has always had a quick bat. Myers returns in right field. The Padres’ rotation has starters Chris Paddack, Dinelson Lamet, Garrett Richards, Zach Davies and Joey Lucchesi. Kirby Yates returns as the closer. Emilio Pagan, Drew Pomeranz and Matt Strahm offer relief out of the bullpen. The Padres were losers last year, dropping 92 games. They won’t be much better in 2020. Buy the cleanest the San Diego Padres sports face masks in our shop.
