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Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Matt Clark

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Thu, Nov 19

By Denis Savage San Diego Padres prospect Matt Clark was one of 15 players in the entire minor leagues to collect 100 or more RBI and the only one to accomplish the feat within the Padres farm system.

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Aaron Breit

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Mon, Nov 16

By Denis Savage San Diego Padres prospect Aaron Breit found confidence in 2009 and that bolstered his pitching to a level that many expected of the prospect when he was originally signed as a draft-and-follow.

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Anthony Bass

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Sun, Nov 15

By Denis Savage Anthony Bass was a Midwest League All-Star and quickly proved he was above that circuit. His competitive nature got the best of him when he moved up to Lake Elsinore. Being able to recognize that, however, is one of the many traits that has the San Diego Padres excited about his future.

Past Two Weeks

 

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Rafeal Arias

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Sat, Nov 14

By Denis Savage There were some who questioned whether San Diego Padres pitching prospect Rafeal Arias was ready for his stateside debut. Many wanted to send him back to the Dominican Republic for more seasoning. The Padres are glad they kept him in Arizona – he shined in one of the toughest environments as...

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Everett Williams

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Thu, Nov 12

By Denis Savage San Diego Padres prospect Everett Williams signed late but made an immediate impression with his terrific bat speed. Now, he is looking to build upon the foundation to bring the fundamental part of his game in line with his talent.

Rate Adrian Gonzalez’s Walks

Original at FanGraphs Baseball external link    Tue, Nov 10

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By Dave Cameron With a relatively weak free agent class, at least in terms of star power, there is more chatter than usual about potential trades this winter. And one constant name that surfaces in trade speculation is Adrian Gonzalez, the Padres star first baseman. With two years remaining on an unbeliev...

Past Month

 

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: James Darnell

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Wed, Nov 4

By Denis Savage A true testament to a prospect’s status is how they develop over the course of the season. San Diego Padres prospect James Darnell improved his batting average in every month with Fort Wayne and accomplished the same feat when he went to Lake Elsinore.

Rate Two Teams the New York Mets Should Consider Trading With

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Tue, Nov 3

By Matt Clemente San Diego Padres More than any other hitter available on the free agent market, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez would be a perfect fit in the Mets lineup.  Due to salary limitations, San Diego will likely not be able to afford re-signing him when his contract ends after the end of the 2011 seas...

Rate What would it take for you to stop being a Padres fan?

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Mon, Nov 2

By jbox Trading the most popular player.  Players come and go.  I'm not giving up the Padres for any one player.  Only if they would have traded and disgraced Tony the Gwynn could I even consider turning my back on the Padres.  Since the Gwynn has already retired, I can't see myself ever caring so much ab...

Rate Padres Owner John Moores' extramarital affair with gynecologist reason for divorce

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Sat, Oct 31

By jbox 7 months ago: John Moores, owner of the San Diego Padres, discusses the sale of the baseball team, Thursday, March 26, 2009, in San Diego. Former agent Jeff Moorad, former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman and several businessmen have taken control of approximately 35 percent of the team, and e...

Rate Prepare for Padres games to start at 7:11 next season, Dan Migala has been hired

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Thu, Oct 29

By jbox Migala's received praise from the sports marketing community after suggesting the Chicago White Sox change their game times to 7:11 p.m. to appease 7-Eleven, a potential sponsor. The idea was sold instantly, achieving many accolades including earning Migala a lifetime pass to the Natio...

October of 2009

 

Rate Fuson on Portland Beavers prospects

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Thu, Oct 22

By John Conniff The San Diego Padres used their Triple-A team as replenishing stock for the big league club, routinely taking away their best prospects. Does that mean the cupboard in Portland was left bare? Padres vice president of scouting and player development Grady Fuson answered those questions...

Rate Around the Mission: 10/10 Padres Links

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Sat, Oct 10

By jbox 3 months ago: San Diego Padres' Tony Gwynn, Jr., follows through on a solo home run swing off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Kevin Millwood in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Friday, June 26, 2009. The solo shot was Gwynn's first major league home run. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Rate Padres Instructional League Notebook VI

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Thu, Oct 8

By Denis Savage Surprise, AZ: The San Diego Padres went on the road to Surprise to face the Texas Rangers and came away with the win. The started off facing the Rangers top signed pick, Tanner Scheppers.

September of 2009

 

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Chris Wilkes

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Mon, Sep 28

By Denis Savage Eugene, OR: Giving hitters too much credit in Lake Elsinore, San Diego Padres prospect Chris Wilkes found himself in extended and Eugene before going down to injury. One thing he wants to continue to work on is his work out of the stretch.

Rate A Minor Review of 2009: San Diego Padres

Original at FanGraphs Baseball external link    Mon, Sep 28

By Marc Hulet Prospect ranking season is just around the corner. In anticipation of that, we present an intro series looking at some of the players who deserve mentioning but probably will not be appearing on their teams’ Top 10 lists. The popular series is back for the second year. Previously, we looked a...

Rate Padres GM Towers comments on Heath Bell's fitness level, Wade LeBlanc's stuff and Colorado's home grown talent

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Wed, Sep 23

By jbox Edgar Gonzalez had a similar injury with his shoulder popping out and back in during college.  He said it took him a few days to feel better.In the final 10 games, the Padres are trying to keep momentum going into the off season.  The Padres have only lost 3 series in the last 2 months.  They want to...

Rate PRESENTING: Forgotten Names of Padres Past, a boring look at guys who used to play for us *updated*

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Tue, Sep 22

By JollyWaffle Jim Brower: Probably the only name so far that I have no recognition of at all. He only pitched in 6 games with a 9.39 (!) ERA for the Padres, so that probably explains why. After jumping around a couple teams (Yankees, Reds, Cubs, Astros) he settled in Japan with the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Rate Opinion: Do you like Padres giveaways that you can use or you can display?

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Tue, Sep 22

By jbox When it comes to Padres giveaways do you prefer useful items or display items?  I have a butt load of Padres give aways and my favorites by far are the items I can actually use. Poll How do you like your Padres Giveaways? Items with a use Items for display   69 votes | Results

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Kyle Loretelli

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Sat, Sep 19

By Denis Savage Eugene, OR: San Diego Padres prospect Kyle Loretelli has had to adjust to a new approach – the patiently aggressive one preached by the organization. It has had its moments whereas other times he has struggled with refining the approach.

Rate Padres Prospect Interview: Cole Figueroa

Original at MadFriars.com external link    Wed, Sep 9

By John Conniff FORT WAYNE, IN: Cole Figueroa was San Diego’s sixth-round pick out of the University of Florida in the 2008 draft. The left-handed hitting middle infielder led the Gators in his final year in total bases, RBI, home runs and multiple hit games in route to posting a .350/.424/.534 mark.

Year 2009

 

Rate Opinion: The Padres All-Performance-Enhancer Team: The Outfield

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Fri, Aug 14

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By Daniel Gettinger In the two years following his 30 home run season at age 27, Vaughn struggled with injuries hitting only 19 and 17 home runs.  Then, at age 30, Vaughn hit 41 home runs.  The next season, 18 home runs.  And the year after that...in 1998...50 home runs! Right Field: Brian Giles

Rate Opinion: Everth Cabrera Quickly Become Fan Favorite

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Sun, Aug 9

By Todd Kaufmann As for the trading of Khalil Greene, you heard the familiar groaning of fans.  Some saying "he'll probably be the next Ozzie Smith," and to be fair Greene was the most exciting short stop to wear a Padres' uniform, but not exciting enough for anyone to be calling him "the next Ozzie Smith." 

Rate Podcast: Time for San Diego Padres to Plan For Next Season

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Fri, Jul 17

By Todd Kaufmann You'll start seeing names like Jake Peavy, Chris Young, Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Kouzmanoff get the most mention in the trade rumors. There have already been a few articles about the Padres possibly moving Adrian Gonzalez, which would be an even more unpopular move than trading Jake Pea...

Rate Organizational Rankings: #25

Original at FanGraphs Baseball external link    Wed, Mar 11

By Dave Cameron PETCO Park skews a lot of the perceptions about the talent on the Padres roster - the pitchers aren’t as good as advertised, and the hitters are a bit better than everyone thinks. But even with the park adjustments, the Padres scored 637 runs last year while getting a career year from Jody Ger...

Rate Opinion: The Count: Strasburg’s Scary Stats

Original at WSJ.com external link    Tue, Mar 10

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The Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres and other awful 2008 teams that weren’t quite awful enough must be wishing Major League Baseball had a draft lottery. The Washington Nationals managed to edge out MLB’s would-be worst with a league-low 59 wins, meaning they’ll get first crack at a 20...

Rate 2009 Prospect Mine: San Diego Padres

Original at FanGraphs Baseball external link    Fri, Mar 6

By Marc Hulet Will Venable, 26, is starting to enter a dangerous territory for prospects, having yet to establish himself at the Major League level despite passing his 25th birthday. Venable held his own in a brief MLB trial last season and hit .264/.339/.391 in 110 at-bats. However, the big club is deep in t...

Rate Opinion: John Moores speaks! "Get your ice cold Padres, here!"

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Mon, Dec 15

By jbox Moores seeking buyer for Padres That's a good question and I don't have an answer," Moores said. "In reality, what price would you like to have him back? I've told Trevor that he was clearly the best Padres pitcher ever. In a way, he's like Gwynn. He is the Padres.

Rate Opinion: Hot Stove Roundup: Jake Peavy Spared From A Long, Cold Chicago Winter

Original at Deadspin external link    Thu, Dec 11

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By Dashiell Bennett It's over. They lived, they loved, they all said things they can never take back, but in the end, it was never to be. Jake Peavy will not be a Cub. Padres, Cubs Set To Quit Each Other [Rumors and Rants] Agent: 'Padres asked for too much' for Peavy [Chicago Tribune]

Rate Podcast: Kevin Towers: "It's been pretty difficult over the last week, comments are made in the paper about the organization, him being upset, you never like to see that especially with a guy as classy as Trevor"

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Mon, Nov 17

By jbox XX Sports Radio: Kevin Towers Interview Peavy trade talk has slowed down.  The Pads are focused on the Cubs right now.  The Cubs are going to have to get a couple extra clubs involved.There was momentum with Atlanta but that stopped so the Pads have to start all over again.  The Cubs are missing t...

Rate Podcast: Sandy Alderson discusses Hoffman's contract situation

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Tue, Nov 11

By jbox Alderson can't control what Hoffman's agent does."These are not easy times or easy issues to address"The club has not discussed giving Hoffman an executive job with the club after his retirement.The announcement of Hoffman's contract withdrawl and the date of Season Ticket Holder rene...

Rate Podcast: Tony Gwynn: "It's really hard to be a Padres fan right now"

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Tue, Nov 11

By jbox The Padres have always tried to sign players at less than market value.  Trevor has taken the less than market value his entire career.There aren't a whole lot of teams that will give Trevor the opportunity to be a closer.Pulling the offer confused Tony Gwynn too.  He thinks the Padres might be...

Rate Podcast: Sandy Alderson doubts ballpark's fences will be moved in this year

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Thu, Oct 30

By jbox XX Sports Radio: Sandy Alderson Report The Padres have done preliminary studies on the outfield fences.  Sandy doubts anything will happen this year.  They will continue to weigh their options.  The Padres have ruled out the quick fix, but if they can maintain the intergrity of the ballpar...

Rate Podcast: Sandy Alderson Report: Peavy trade and Team Ownership

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Thu, Oct 16

By jbox Alderson hasn't gotten much feedback from season ticket holders about the possible Peavy Trade.  He may get some as a result of this interview.  He thinks it has to do with the fact that it isn't inevitable yet.  The Padres are in the earliest stages of the Peavy exploration.  The FO is focused o...

Rate Podcast: Jake Peavy's Agent: Padres proposed trade

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Wed, Oct 15

By jbox XX Sports Radio: Barry Axlerod Interview Jake Peavy did not go to the Padres and ask for a trade.  The trade was proposed by the Padres.  He was told by KT that it would be good for the club financially and Jake said there would be some circumstances where he would be willing to leave.

Rate Podcast: XX Sports Radio: Kevin Towers says Peavy deal would need to return pitching

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Wed, Oct 15

By jbox Towers has talked to Khalil Greene a couple times since the grievance was filed.  Khalil is still rehabbing.  "Khalil is an introvert, not a man of many words." KT doesn't think the relationship has been tarnished by any means.The Padres will have the coaching staff in place by the end of the mo...

Rate Podcast: XX Sports Radio: Tony Gwynn Interview

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Fri, Oct 3

By jbox Gwynn thinks the Cubs need to relax and that the road is the best thing for them.  The crowd put too much pressure on them.Gwynn agrees that the Cubs haven't done enough to allow Pinella to manage them to a win.Gwynn thinks the Angels can get back into the series.  He thinks they are the best and mos...

Rate Podcast: XX Sports Radio: Kevin Towers Interview

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Tue, Sep 30

By jbox Minor League talkNobody has given KT the budget number.  He expects to get it in the next few weeks.  It will below this years low 70's.The Padres are in a much better situation than they were after the 2003 98 loss team.The hitting coach and batting coach will come with a knowledge of the Padres s...

Rate Podcast: XX Sports Radio: Sandy Alderson Interviewed about Wally Joyner's departure

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Wed, Sep 24

By jbox Wally was not a temporary fix as a hitting coach.  Wally is not fully a disciple of the Padres approach.  They gave him an opportunity to evolve.Alderson doesn't think Kouzmanoff has flourished because he has a .309 OBP.The top three run producing teams in baseball have the highest OBP.  The Pad...

Rate Gerut, Padres Rally To Complete Sweep Of Diamondbacks - Sports News Story - KNSD | San Diego

Original at NBC Sandiego.com external link    Wed, Aug 27

San Diego, CA -- (Sports Network) - Jody Gerut had three hits, including the game-winning RBI single in the eighth, as San Diego defeated Arizona, 5-4, to complete a three-game sweep of the NL West-leading Diamondbacks. Nick Hundley hit a two-run homer while Edgar Gonzalez and Chase Head...

Rate Podcast: XX Sports Radio Interview: Sandy Alderson

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Thu, Aug 14

By jbox I find that quote to be a little condescending, like the fans and ticket holders are running around like Chicken Little.  Does he really think Padres fans are plagued by hysteria? It's not hard to tell how much respect he has for Padres fans, maybe it's because he only hears from people threa...

Rate Game 112 Open Thread: New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres

Original at MVN external link    Tue, Aug 5

Fangraphs Live Scoreboard The Mets return to Shea tonight looking to rebound from a dreadful road trip. The series opener against the Padres features a pair of tall right-handed pitchers who achieve their success on the mound in very different ways. By now, we all know what Mike Pelfrey...

Rate Opinion: Best game ever! My first game with Elliott

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Thu, Jul 31

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By Dex Elliott and I went to the Padres game last night with his mom, uncle jbox, uncle Jonny Dub and auntie sbeck. Here we are in front of the Tony Gwynn statue: It was my first time seeing that Tony Gwynn Statue in person. I was impressed. I made a rubbing of the entire thing to commemorate the event.

Rate MLB: How The NL West Can Be Won...If You Can Call It That...

Original at Bleacher Report external link    Tue, Jul 8

By Phillip Kern Arizona Diamondbacks Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants San Diego Padres Heading into the season, no one on the roster not named Jake Peavy, Trevor Hoffman, or Adrian Gonzalez impressed me very much.  This franchise has suffered through some very poor drafts in recent years.   Colo...

Rate Opinion: You be the GM

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Mon, Jul 7

By sdsuaztec4 As for catcher, we have a catcher in the system named Mitch Canham who looks AWESOME and hopefully should be starting for us in a couple years. I honestly think that Hundley will be a decent major league catcher for us and he has a pretty damn good arm. Centerfield, I really like Jody Gerut out t...

Rate Petco Park - A Visitor's Perspective

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Wed, Jun 4

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By royhobbs So a week ago, I embarked on a West coast trip out to California to continue on my quest to visit all the Major League Baseball parks.  Southern California gave me the opportunity to knock out three parks, but only if planned correctly.  So two days prior to my San Diego visit, I saw the Dodgers d...

Rate Opinion: Gaslamp Ball Book Club: Back in the old days, it was cute to be crass

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Thu, May 29

By Dex I've got a stack of books this high that I need to review and I've decided to start with one primarily about the Texas Rangers 1975 season. If you're the type of person needs to know exactly what any of this has to do with the Padres, the short answer is "nothing" and the long answer is "really not...

Rate 2008 Padres Drinking Game Rules!

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Thu, May 15

By Sammy G Season got you down?  Have you realized that the team you have invested so much time following through the past years, reading updates from the owner’s meeting, debating at length is free agent X will put the Padres in the World Series, spring training trips, etc. are all culminating in a po...

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Rate Opinion: San Diego Padres moving into the second half

Original at Gaslamp Ball external link    Mon, Jul 16

By Dex If anything, we need to pick a guy up who can be super consistent in a pinch hitting situation like a Mark Sweeney or John Vander Wal type. Guys like that are super valuable when you lean on pitching like the Padres do and I don't think Cheo or Blum are gonna live up to it. Actually... Strike that... Blum p...

Rate Opinion: Lock 'Em Up

Original at Baseball Analysts external link    Wed, Apr 11

By Patrick Sullivan The San Diego Padres announced yesterday that they had signed starting pitcher and former two-sport Princeton star Chris Young to a 4-year, $14.5 million contract that could go up to five years and $23 million should the Pads decide to exercise a club option.

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