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The 2023 San Diego Padres: A Season of Frustrations and Unfulfilled Promises
The San Diego Padres entered the 2023 season with high expectations following a thrilling performance in 2022 that saw them make a deep playoff run. The combination of their star-laden roster and bolstered payroll led many to believe that 2023 could culminate in a championship. However, as the season unfolded, the realities of performance inconsistency, missed opportunities, and unfortunate injuries unspooled a narrative far removed from what fans hoped for.