The arrow shooting will be taking place in San Diego this season, as the Padres have an agreement in place to sign free agent late-inning reliever Fernando Rodney (per MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman).It would appear Rodney has a great chance to enter the season as the Padres' closer. Earlier this offseason, Padres GM A.J. Preller dealt both Craig Kimbrel and Joaquin Benoit. With Brandon Maurer expected to get a crack at the rotation, the other late-inning options are Kevin Quackenbush, Jon Edwards and Drew Pomeranz. 
Rodney will be 39 this coming season. He was one of baseball's best closers in 2012 (48 for 50 in saves, 0.60 ERA, 0.78 WHIP) and then led the AL in saves in 2014 with 48 in 51 chances. Last season, however, Rodney fell apart in Seattle (5.68 ERA in 50 2/3 innings) and was designated for assignment.Of course, via the waiver system Rodney was traded to the Cubs in late August and finished the season strong. In his first career foray in the NL, Rodney had a 0.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15 strikeouts against four walks in 12 innings.The variance with Rodney seems as big as anyone out there. He could be outstanding or awful. The move to the NL probably helps, but inconsistent control and command have long been his issues, not ballparks or competition.Matt Snyder/CBS Sports
Rodney will be 39 this coming season. He was one of baseball's best closers in 2012 (48 for 50 in saves, 0.60 ERA, 0.78 WHIP) and then led the AL in saves in 2014 with 48 in 51 chances. Last season, however, Rodney fell apart in Seattle (5.68 ERA in 50 2/3 innings) and was designated for assignment.Of course, via the waiver system Rodney was traded to the Cubs in late August and finished the season strong. In his first career foray in the NL, Rodney had a 0.75 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15 strikeouts against four walks in 12 innings.The variance with Rodney seems as big as anyone out there. He could be outstanding or awful. The move to the NL probably helps, but inconsistent control and command have long been his issues, not ballparks or competition.Matt Snyder/CBS Sports
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