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While many San Diego Padres’ farmhands took big steps forward this year no one came close to matching the season Cody Decker had with the AZL Padres.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:madfriars-com-hitter-of-the-year/ 07 Nov 2009 22:29:00 PST Padres Prospect Interview: Jonathan Alia http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-jonathan-alia/ Written by Denis Savage
San Diego Padres prospect Jonathan Alia came in as an undrafted free agent but found regular at-bats. Now, the converted first baseman is looking to build upon his professional season in hopes of finding future success.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-jonathan-alia/ 06 Nov 2009 22:09:00 PST Padres Prospect Interview: James Darnell http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-james-darnell/ Written 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.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-james-darnell/ 04 Nov 2009 21:47:00 PST What would it take for you to stop being a Padres fan? http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:what-would-it-take-for-you-to-stop-being-a-padres-fan/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:what-would-it-take-for-you-to-stop-being-a-padres-fan/ 02 Nov 2009 16:54:11 PST Prepare for Padres games to start at 7:11 next season, Dan Migala has been hired http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:prepare-for-padres-games-to-start-at-7-11-next-season-dan-migala-has-been-hired/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:prepare-for-padres-games-to-start-at-7-11-next-season-dan-migala-has-been-hired/ 29 Oct 2009 14:21:32 PDT Fuson on Portland Beavers prospects http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:fuson-on-portland-beavers-prospects/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:fuson-on-portland-beavers-prospects/ 22 Oct 2009 23:28:00 PDT San Diego Padres news and blogs - November 10, 2009 http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/?date=20091110 Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit San Diego Padres news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

  •   Padres Prospect Video: Nick Greenwood -- by Denis Savage from Scout.com > MadFriars.com
  •   Padres Prospect Video: Chris Fetter -- by Denis Savage from Scout.com > MadFriars.com
  •   Walter Payton Remembered Ten Years After His Death -- by Alan Rubenstein from Bleacher Report - Front Page
  •   A Minor Review of ‘09: Chicago White Sox -- by Marc Hulet from FanGraphs Baseball
  •   2010 Dynasty Rankings: Fantasy Baseball's Top 15 Shortstops (A First Look) -- by Eric Stashin from Bleacher Report - Front Page
  •   Stadium Journey's Best Baseball Stadium: 2009 Edition -- by Paul Swaney from Bleacher Report - Front Page
  •   Padres outright utility man Edgar Gonzalez to Triple-A Portland and off the 40-man roster. -- by jbox from Gaslamp Ball
  •   "It was an extremely difficult decision," says Hazen. "The opportunity in San Diego is tremendous.... -- by jbox from Gaslamp Ball
  •   Around the Mission: 11/4 Padres Links -- by jbox from Gaslamp Ball
  •   Fuson on San Antonio Missions prospects -- by John Conniff from Scout.com > MLB > San Diego

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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)


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:around-the-mission-10-10-padres-links/ 10 Oct 2009 09:46:57 PDT Padres Instructional League Notebook VI http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-instructional-league-notebook-vi/ Written 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.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-instructional-league-notebook-vi/ 08 Oct 2009 20:47:00 PDT A Minor Review of 2009: San Diego Padres http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:a-minor-review-of-2009-san-diego-padres/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:a-minor-review-of-2009-san-diego-padres/ 28 Sep 2009 11:00:05 PDT Correia pitches Padres past Diamondbacks http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:correia-pitches-padres-past-diamondbacks/ Kevin Correia tossed a six-hitter for his first complete game and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 on Friday night.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:correia-pitches-padres-past-diamondbacks/ 25 Sep 2009 21:18:00 PDT PRESENTING: Forgotten Names of Padres Past, a boring look at guys who used to play for us *updated* http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:presenting-forgotten-names-of-padres-past-a-boring-look-at-guys-who-used-to-play-for-us-updated/ Written 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.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:presenting-forgotten-names-of-padres-past-a-boring-look-at-guys-who-used-to-play-for-us-updated/ 22 Sep 2009 20:00:04 PDT Opinion: Do you like Padres giveaways that you can use or you can display? http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:do-you-like-padres-giveaways-that-you-can-use-or-you-can-display/ Written 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


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:do-you-like-padres-giveaways-that-you-can-use-or-you-can-display/ 22 Sep 2009 16:10:13 PDT Padres Prospect Interview: Kyle Loretelli http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-kyle-loretelli/ Written 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.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-kyle-loretelli/ 19 Sep 2009 23:29:00 PDT Opinion: The Padres All-Performance-Enhancer Team: The Outfield http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:the-padres-all-performance-enhancer-team-the-outfield/ Written 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


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:the-padres-all-performance-enhancer-team-the-outfield/ 14 Aug 2009 08:32:28 PDT Podcast: Time for San Diego Padres to Plan For Next Season http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:time-for-san-diego-padres-to-plan-for-next-season/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:time-for-san-diego-padres-to-plan-for-next-season/ 17 Jul 2009 12:06:44 PDT 2009 Prospect Mine: San Diego Padres http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:2009-prospect-mine-san-diego-padres/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:2009-prospect-mine-san-diego-padres/ 06 Mar 2009 11:00:35 PST 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" http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/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/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/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/ 17 Nov 2008 15:44:33 PST Podcast: Sandy Alderson discusses Hoffman's contract situation http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:sandy-alderson-discusses-hoffman-s-contract-situation/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:sandy-alderson-discusses-hoffman-s-contract-situation/ 11 Nov 2008 19:43:07 PST Podcast: Jake Peavy's Agent: Padres proposed trade http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:jake-peavy-s-agent-padres-proposed-trade/ Written 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.


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:jake-peavy-s-agent-padres-proposed-trade/ 15 Oct 2008 20:50:05 PDT Podcast: XX Sports Radio: Sandy Alderson Interviewed about Wally Joyner's departure http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:xx-sports-radio-sandy-alderson-interviewed-about-wally-joyner-s-departure/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:xx-sports-radio-sandy-alderson-interviewed-about-wally-joyner-s-departure/ 24 Sep 2008 16:31:19 PDT Podcast: XX Sports Radio Interview: Sandy Alderson http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:xx-sports-radio-interview-sandy-alderson/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:xx-sports-radio-interview-sandy-alderson/ 14 Aug 2008 10:56:38 PDT Game 112 Open Thread: New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:game-112-open-thread-new-york-mets-vs-san-diego-padres/ 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:game-112-open-thread-new-york-mets-vs-san-diego-padres/ 05 Aug 2008 15:44:53 PDT Opinion: You be the GM http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:you-be-the-gm/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:you-be-the-gm/ 07 Jul 2008 18:14:05 PDT Opinion: Gaslamp Ball Book Club: Back in the old days, it was cute to be crass http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:gaslamp-ball-book-club-back-in-the-old-days-it-was-cute-to-be-crass/ Written 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...


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]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:gaslamp-ball-book-club-back-in-the-old-days-it-was-cute-to-be-crass/ 29 May 2008 19:37:35 PDT Opinion: Lock 'Em Up http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:lock-em-up/ Written 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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