You are right, they are a better team. I truly think Tatis is cancer on the team. He pouts all of the time, and his head just doesn't seem right. He also doesn't really interact with the team much in the clubhouse, he creates division in the clubhouse (this comes from a Pro Scout close to the team).
One thing I don't get about SD fans, why so much love for Preller, he hasn't brought even a Division championship to the team. The Bogaerts signing sucks, way too many long-term contracts, just look at Darvish, he is signed thru 2028, he will be 42 years old.
Now my thought on Arreaz, the guy can put the bat on the ball, but he shouldn't be hitting in the two hole, he should be in the 9th spot to turn the line up over, need more speed and slug in that position, I get they are trying to lengthen the lineup, but I'd rather see Merril there, just my thought, either way he is free agent and unless the Pads get a discount I think he will be gone?