After leading his team to back-to-back 90-win seasons, there was perhaps no reason for former manager Mike Shildt to announce a sudden retirement. Yes, the Padres have not played their best baseball in the postseasons lately, but Shildt was not the one to blame for sure. Yet, just days after his surprising departure, emerging reports hint that there might be far more to this story than meets the eye, especially after the Padres’ GM A. J. Preller’s statement.

According to 97.3 The Fan, “AJ Preller says that he was made aware during the season of Mike Shildt receiving death threats during the season. He was made aware of Shildt’s health issues over the past few days.” Looking back at the impact Mike Shildt has had on the club, this was not easy to hear.

Shildt’s retirement stunned Pad

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