But that's increasingly what's happening as I see more and more of Josh Byrnes' moves with the San Diego Padres.
The Kotsay signing was puzzling, albeit understandable, as he's meant to alkalize (got that from the Mrs...she's a pharmacist) the clubhouse. Don't see much else in terms of value there.
Acquiring Baker seemed to me to be a good move as some insurance for Hundley as well as providing a LHB.
The trade for Huston Street also seemed to be a move in the right direction as the position needed someone with experience until the youngsters are ready to take the reigns.
Relievers Cory Burns and Ryan Kelly were picked up in trades. Umm...okay.
Then, these guys get invites to big league camp: Matt Palmer, Alex Hinshaw, Dale Thayer, and Jeremy Hermida. Looking for serious diamonds here.
To this point, I really didn't have too much of an opinion of Byrnes. These moves all seemed typical when it comes to filling out the roster.
Then, the Latos trade came down, and my head started to get all itchy. We got a(nother) catcher. A(nother) reliever. A(nother) first baseman. Hmm...is it just me, or will it be tough to win with just catchers, relievers, and first basemen?
Quentin was next, which seemed golden at first, but might end up being average. Coupled with the fact that the word on the tweet is that Quentin is targeted for LF, and that means Blanks has been relegated to homeless hobo status.
Now, it's Rizzo. I have officially become Eagles Fan. BOOOOOO! HISSSSSSSS! AWWWWWRRRRGGGHHHH! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?! MY GOD, I COULD DO A BETTER JOB MANAGING THIS TEAM FROM MY LAPTOP!
So, we wind up with Cashner. Let's face it, he's the only player in the deal for San Diego. GM's must dig triple digits like chicks dig the long ball. Just because he lights up the radar doesn't mean he's a power arm. I know...we have the Pitching Wonder Twins in Black and Balsley. We also have the Petco Cave. It's the perfect storm for a pitcher. But we also get a guy who can't find the zone with his power arm...oh...and he's got shoulder problems to boot. Fantastic.
Then, you really have to look at the Adrian Gonzalez deal a whole lot differently now. Boston now has one of the best players in all of baseball. What did San Diego net from that deal? Rizzo (the heir apparent) is gone, Kelly's stock has fallen, and Fuentes may not have the stick to stick on a big league roster. Hosed is a word that comes to mind.
Now, maybe Rizzo isn't the next Joey Votto, and maybe Cashner becomes a great 8th inning guy and then moves up into a dominant starter. That would help restore my faith in the direction of the club, no doubt. Only time will tell there.
I certainly hope we see those types of results. But from the bleachers, at this point, I can't help but feel the heckling welling up within me. Must. Not. Succumb. YOU SUCK!
(Many apologies for that final word. Inner Eagles Fan was too much to stifle.)
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