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What is Next for the Padres After the Yu Darvish Extension?

What is Next for the Padres After the Yu Darvish Extension?
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**Watch Our City News Service, San Diego:** SAN DIEGO — Sitting at the dais in Petco Park’s fourth-floor auditorium, Yu Darvish took a moment to look up from the assembled media and team officials and gestured toward his view of downtown San Diego. Fresh off signing a six-year extension, Darvish had just been asked if he could envision the Padres becoming a perennial contender during his tenure.

The question was posed on a day that could be viewed as a new beginning for the Padres, who have made a series of moves this offseason to put them in position to challenge for the National League West title in 2021. After signing Darvish to a six-year, $126 million extension, the Padres now have one of the best rotations in baseball and a deep lineup that includes Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.

The Padres have also added depth to their bullpen, signing relievers Mark Melancon, Trevor Rosenthal, and Keone Kela. They have also added outfielders Tommy Pham and Jurickson Profar, as well as catcher Victor Caratini.

The Padres are now in a position to compete with the Dodgers for the NL West title. They have a deep lineup and a strong rotation, and their bullpen should be a strength as well. The Padres also have the financial flexibility to make additional moves if they need to.

The Padres are now in a position to take the next step. They have the pieces in place to make a run at the NL West title and beyond. With the addition of Darvish, the Padres have the makings of a team that can compete for years to come.

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