There is no question that all Major League Baseball fans are already ready for the lockout to be over and the offseason to resume. That includes fans of the San Diego Padres, and the franchise took a proactive stance to make sure their fans knew their frustration was being heard.
Once the lockout went into effect late in the hours of December 1, the San Diego Padres sent a message to their fans. They also teased that the franchise could be active in acquiring more talent once the offseason resumed.
On social media, the San Diego Padres tease that the franchise will continue constructing “an exciting roster” once the MLB lockout ends
Here’s what the Padres put out for their fans on Twitter shortly after the MLB work stoppage commenced.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) December 2, 2021
While the Padres are asking their fans for patience, they’re also teasing that the franchise may well not be done in building its roster this offseason, saying the team will be “well-positioned to finish constructing an exciting roster that is ready to complete for a championship in 2022.”
San Diego already made a big splash this offseason by luring Bob Melvin away from the Oakland A’s with a three-year contract to become the Padres skipper. There is also talk that Melvin is planning to bring Ryan Christenson in as the team’s new bench coach, a position he held under Melvin for the last four seasons in Oakland as a new coaching staff takes shape.
The Padres also inked Luis Garcia to a two-year, $7 million deal just before the lockout, adding a right-handed reliever into the bullpen mix. However, there is still plenty of work to be done with the Padres and their pitching, particularly in the bullpen as they will rework the back end after Mark Melancon, who led all of MLB with 39 saves last season, left San Diego just before the lockout began and signed a deal with their National League West rivals, the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Yes, there is plenty left for San Diego to do this offseason if the Padres want to compete for the NL West crown. It’s evident based on the team’s post-lockout message they understand that as well.