The Padres doled out massive contracts like candy and now it's bit them in the ass. They aren't exactly a poverty franchise.
No one held Preller at gun point and forced him to do the Boagerts deal or constantly empty the farm.
Yes, the Dodgers can spend more. Just like the Yankees and Mets can. But the Padres have been using all of their ammo and now their fans are moaning that baseball is unfair? Their franchise is practically built on the hubris and stupidity of the White Sox.
Blue Jays fans, I get it. Padres fans are just being whiny.