After their World Series curse was lifted, the Cubs faded away and jettisoned their stars. The brutal process of starting over took a turn this off-season thanks to $310 million in free agents.
San Diego has never won a World Series. By trading for Juan Soto, Josh Hader and other established stars, they are going to sensational rather than sustainable.
A blockbuster trade between Washington and San Diego is expected to send Soto and Josh Bell to the Padres. Eric Hosmer’s no-trade clause is holding things up.