San Diego Padres

How about a team built around ace Roy Halladay and slugger Adrian Gonzalez? Well, they both seem likely to be moved this offseason. Both players want to play for contenders and to get their wish they need to leave Toronto and San Diego, respectively. Both will fetch a nice haul of prospects. 

Right after I signed, I got a chance to sit down in San Diego with Adrian Gonzalez and Tony Gwynn (Jr.). “They talked more about the little things around ... and more »

By Onan Coca Could the Mets work out a deal for Adrian Gonzalez using Pagan as one of the pieces? Do the Cubs have prospects the Mets could use to plug some holes? I think that these are probably both ideas that Omar Minaya and the Mets front office will pursue in the next few weeks.

Rumors have been flying about him since the trade deadline last July. Padre fans, as well as the San Diego media, sat on the edge of their seats as the hours and minutes ticked away, wondering if Adrian Gonzalez was about to be traded.

Padres opposing pitchers . For giving us something to watch by pitching to Adrian Gonzalez. Lance Alworth. For being just good enough to crack the top 10 on ...

And, what are the chances that hometown hero Adrian Gonzalez will be traded by the Padres this offseason? We speak to longtime San Diego sports talk show ...

As the San Diego Padres approach the Winter Meetings under new owner Jeff Moorad and new general manager Jed Hoyer, there are decisions that this team will need to make to shape the 2010 squad.

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The Padres are set in center field, with Tony Gwynn Jr, and right field with Will Venable, so what do you do with the aforementioned Headley and Blanks? ... and more »

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Adrian Gonzalez 's agent met with San Diego general manager Jed Hoyer on Friday, amid ongoing speculation that the Padres might consider trade proposals for the two-time All-Star or offer him a multiyear contract extension this offseason.

Here is what Adrian Gonzalez has left on his contract with the Padres: 2010: $4.75 million 2011: $5.6 million club option Just curious, but isn't having a great player signed to a reasonable contract part of the solution for a team like San Diego? It's certainly understandable why the Red So...

Adrian Gonzalez said he'll be visiting Europe for about a month, so if the Padres are going to trade him - to the Red Sox or some other team - they'll have to track him down to tell him.

Gonzalez is just the seventh members of the Padres to win a Gold Glove multiple times and is the first to repeat as a Gold Glover since Ken Caminiti won the ... and more »

By Daniel Gettinger The National League Gold Glove winners were announced today and San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez won his second consecutive Gold Glove.   Despite heavy support from the Padres and the San Diego media, Kevin Kouzmanoff, who set the National League single-season record fo...

By Adam Bernacchio Let’s take a look at who won in the National League: 1B. Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego Padres—.995 fielding percentage, 3.8 UZR 2B. Orlando Hudson, Los Angeles Dodgers—.988 fielding percentage, -3.3 UZR OF. Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers—.995 fielding percentage, 2.5 UZR

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...

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...

By jbox 4 months ago: San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez singles against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning Wednesday, June 24, 2009, during a baseball game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Don't mistake my indifference towards the players as indifference to the Padres. Let's star...

By jodes0405 But the Phillies sure are making it easier for me to pretend I'm watching my Padres in the World Series. They loaded the bases in the first inning but failed to get a run in. Utley homered with no men on base to right field in the top of the third to make it 1-0 Phillies. Adrian Gonzalez much?

By R.J. Anderson Adrian Gonzalez Yesterday, we talked about Jed Hoyer potentially taking post as the Padres new GM. Today, let’s look at two situations which he’ll need to address this off-season. Adrian Gonzalez One of the most talented (and underrated) players in the N.L. held a coming out party last seaso...

By jbox 2 months ago: San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez, left, talks with teammate Eliezer Alfonzo while sitting on the bench during the Padres' 9-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in San Diego. Gonzalez did not play in the game, ending his team record consec...

By jbox A lot of things have to shake out before Theo Epstein is introducing Adrian Gonzalez as a Red Sox at a news conference. But if the Red Sox can figure out a way to get him and every other chip falls into place for them this offseason, they could be taking joy rides in duck boats next fall.

By jbox He is due for a raise and probably a pretty good one, as he's arbitration eligible. Would it be wise for the new GM to sign Bell to, say, a two-year deal and avoid arbitration or trade him? Since it's unlikely the Padres will move Adrian Gonzalez in a deal, this might be the Padres' best chance to...

By jbox about : San Diego Padres' Kevin Kouzmanoff, center, Adrian Gonzalez, right, and Luke Gregerson high five after the Padres 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

The San Diego Padres have made no secret of the fact that they're going with a youth movement to try and rebuild their franchise. They've traded Jake Peavy for four young pitchers, and reportedly came close to moving first baseman Adrian Gonzalez at the trade deadline as well.

By Joel Barker I made the proposal when there was no way the Padres were going to trade Adrian Gonzalez. Now, according to a report on foxsports.com the Padres are said to be listening to and evaluating proposals for the slugger. The Braves send No. 2-prospect, 1B Freddie Freeman, P Kris Medlen, LF-prospec...

By Jimmy Hascup Adrian Gonzalez would be a superstar if he played for a big market team.  However, playing on the San Diego Padres, Gonzalez is often the forgotten man.  You can’t help but appreciate how much he’s done with so little around him, especially when the Padres have the weakest lineup in the major...

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...

By Brant Brown(noreply@blogger.com) PROJECTED LINEUP 1. Jody Gerut CF 2. David Eckstein 2B 3. Brian Giles RF 4. Adrian Gonzalez 1B 5. Kevin Kouzmanoff 3B 6. Chase Headley LF 7. Nick Hundley C 8. Luis Rodriguez SS Starting Rotation: Jake Peavy, Chris Young, Cha Seung Baek, Kevin Correia, Josh Geer, Wade LeBlanc Setup: Cla Meredith

By jbox Adrian is pretty mad about Trevor's contract being withdrawn because he is such an unbelievable teammate."I can't think of the Padres without Trevor Hoffman""It hurts me knowing that he won't be there next year.""He should have been given the opportunity to come back""They [the Front Of...

By royhobbs My dad saw this guy, and he immediately called him the "Fat Gonzalez." Adrian Gonzalez taking a mighty cut.  Just to show how good he is at everything he's supposed to be doing, he grounds into a 4-6-3 with authority, quickly negating Giles' walk just a minute prior.

By Matt Sussman 9:18 — Now Edgar Gonzalez bats. Oh, my God, could he drive in his brother? (Answer: newp.) 9:16 — Adrian Gonzalez gets hit on his body. That's one free base. Top 4th 1 0 1 0 Top 3rd 1 0 1 0 1 0 Top 1st 1 0 8:09 — Interesting move by the Padres. They're wearing these:

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...

By Rick Chandler • Wizard Cat Defensive Player Of The Day. Joba Chamberlain, New York Yankees. Oh Joba, is there anything you can't do? Note to Adrian Gonzalez: What kind of a slide is that? When the opposing pitcher is trying to block the plate you take him out, son! Wizard Cat gives this play: Three wands.

By Teddy Ballgame It happened right here in Chicago at Wrigley Field, the San Diego Padres called up 29 year old Edgar Gonzalez. This all happened over the Mother’s Day weekend, Adrian Gonzalez’ older brother was called up to join the Padres. Edgar was hitting .293 with 4 homers in 82 at bats this year in [...]

By Rich Campbell Josh Bard and Khalil Greene both continued their strong starts to 2008 with multi-hit nights, while Adrian Gonzalez has twice seen long fly balls tracked down that would have left the yard if hit anywhere other than center field. Scott Hairston smacked a two run homer to the second deck in l...

By 3 hours ago San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, right, works out with his brother Edgar Gonzalez, a second baseman with the St. Louis Cardinals at the Padres baseball spring training facility,...   Expand »