Padilla to undergo Tommy John surgery; out for season

[Guest Rotblatt]

Well, that sucks. No link yet, but there's been some buzz about this for the last week or so.

We'll see what Willie does with the extra roster spot . . .

[nymr83]

wastes it on a 40-something veteran signed my Minaya to a 2 year deal?

[Frayed Knot]

Juan Padilla, Tommy John. Tommy John, Juan Padilla

That's why you can never go into a season thinking you have enough relievers. Particularly ones who have all of a half-season or so of success under their belts. They just never seem to repeat for one reason or another.