San Diego Padres: Postseason failure setting up future success

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Manager Jayce Tingler and Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres line up during the National Anthem prior to the Opening Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PETCO Park on July 24, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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The San Diego Padres may have come up short in the 2020 MLB playoffs, but they are set up for success down the road.

It was nice to see the San Diego Padres back playing October baseball once again. However, their stay was far too short, especially after what the Friar Faithful have endured for over a decade. Still, it may be hard to fathom, but this recent postseason failure has set up the Padres for success in 2021.

In the past, the Friars seem to find new ways to frustrate their fan base by fielding non-competitive, bad teams. Sure, there was a sprinkle of hope with a flurry of trades or free agent signings that brought aging superstars to San Diego. Often, reality set in quickly that their playing skills had all but eroded away. It was quite evident there was no semblance of a winning lineup assembled.

However, it’s safe to be an optimistic Padres fan once again. 2020 has seen the Friars end their 14-year playoff drought and capture their first series victory since the 1998 National League championship series. The current look of the roster promises for better days ahead.

So, what are the biggest challenges ahead?

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