Padres Notes: Cy Young Front Runner Blake Snell Snubbed, Top Friars in 23 and More

Blake Snell isn't the only elite free-agent pitcher on the market this winter.

Blake Snell is about to be a very rich, or rather, even richer man. 

After a Cy Young-caliber season, Snell is sure to sign a top-dollar contract in free agency — although likely not in San Diego. However, Snell might not even be the top pitcher in free agency. 

The left-hander received a scathing review for his overall body of work this year and has one analyst a bit skeptical about Snell's earning power. 

Plus the six best Pads in 2023 and more!

Check out the rest of today's headlines here:

• Who Were The Top 6 Padres by WAR in 2023?
• Former Padres Draft Pick Playing Awkwardly Important Role for Texas Rangers
• Blake Snell Surprisingly Snubbed as Top Free Agent Pitcher This Offseason 
• Insider Lists Friars as Honorable Mention for Top Starting Pitcher in Free Agency

Top Friars Social Media

10/14/1998: On this date in 1998, the #Padres won their second National League pennant, shutting down the #Braves behind Sterling Hitchcock’s 5 shutout innings. San Diego posted a 5-0 victory in Game 6 of the NLCS at Turner Field in Atlanta. #MLB #OTD #BaseballOTD #TimeToShine pic.twitter.com/iUMKGfPhbo

— Baseball History On This Date (@Baseball_OTD) October 14, 2023

On this day last year, the #Padres hosted their first playoff game in front of fans since 2006 and defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2-1, to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

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— Everything San Diego (@ESDSports_) October 14, 2023