San Diego Padres - best news, blogs, videos, photos and more - Boxxet http://www.boxxet.com/San_Diego_Padres/ en-us info@boxxet.com The best of San Diego Padres is now on ThrillOf. See more at http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/ Boxxet http://www.boxxet.com/template/base2/img/boxxet-rss-logo.gif San Diego Padres - Best News, Blogs, Videos, Bookmarks, Search, Photos of Padres from Boxxet http://www.boxxet.com/San_Diego_Padres/ 95 94 Padres Prospect Interview: Matt Clark http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-matt-clark/ Written 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.


Original story at MadFriars.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-matt-clark/ 19 Nov 2009 21:47:00 PST Padres Prospect Interview: Anthony Bass http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-anthony-bass/ Written 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.


Original story at MadFriars.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-anthony-bass/ 15 Nov 2009 20:57:00 PST Padres Prospect Interview: Rafeal Arias http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-rafeal-arias/ Written 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...


Original story at MadFriars.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-rafeal-arias/ 14 Nov 2009 23:04:00 PST Adrian Gonzalez’s Walks http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:adrian-gonzalez-s-walks/ Written 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...


Original story at FanGraphs Baseball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:adrian-gonzalez-s-walks/ 10 Nov 2009 08:45:20 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> 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 San Diego Padres news and blogs - November 21, 2009 http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/?date=20091121 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.

  •   MLB 9s: Colorado Rockies—Larry Walker, Matt Holliday Best Of All Time? -- by Ash Marshall from Bleacher Report - Front Page
  •   Padres Prospect Interview: Aaron Breit -- by Denis Savage from Scout.com > MadFriars.com
  •   Padres general manager Jed Hoyer basks in opportunity in San Diego -- by Jerry Crasnick from ESPN.com - MLB
  •   Running the Bases – Part 1 -- by Erik Manning from FanGraphs Baseball
  •   Padres Prospect Interview: Everett Williams -- by Denis Savage from Scout.com > MadFriars.com
  •   Gonzalez in a golden position -- from Boston Globe
  •   Zimmerman's Gold Glove, Riggleman's Hire Emboldens Nationals Future -- by Farid Rushdi from Bleacher Report - Front Page
  •   Adrian Gonzalez Wins a Gold Glove, Kevin Kouzmanoff Does Not -- by Daniel Gettinger from Bleacher Report - Front Page
  •   National League Gold Gloves Snub Three Deserving Candidates -- by Adam Bernacchio from Bleacher Report - Front Page
  •   Buy One Get One Free At MadFriars.com -- by MadFriars.com from Scout.com > MadFriars.com

See complete San Diego Padres news, blog, video, and photo coverage at Boxxet. ]]> San Diego Padres http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/?date=20091121 21 Nov 2009 00:00:01 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...


Original story at MadFriars.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:fuson-on-portland-beavers-prospects/ 22 Oct 2009 23:28:00 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.


Original story at MadFriars.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-instructional-league-notebook-vi/ 08 Oct 2009 20:47:00 PDT Padres Prospect Interview: Chris Wilkes http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-chris-wilkes/ Written 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.


Original story at MadFriars.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-chris-wilkes/ 28 Sep 2009 22:42:00 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...


Original story at FanGraphs Baseball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:a-minor-review-of-2009-san-diego-padres/ 28 Sep 2009 11:00:05 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.


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> 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


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> 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.


Original story at MadFriars.com .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/news:padres-prospect-interview-kyle-loretelli/ 19 Sep 2009 23:29:00 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...


Original story at Bleacher Report .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> 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...


Original story at FanGraphs Baseball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/post:2009-prospect-mine-san-diego-padres/ 06 Mar 2009 11:00:35 PST Opinion: John Moores speaks! "Get your ice cold Padres, here!" http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:john-moores-speaks-get-your-ice-cold-padres-here/ Written 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.


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:john-moores-speaks-get-your-ice-cold-padres-here/ 15 Dec 2008 10:43:32 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:sandy-alderson-discusses-hoffman-s-contract-situation/ 11 Nov 2008 19:43:07 PST Podcast: XX Sports Radio: Kevin Towers says Peavy deal would need to return pitching http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:xx-sports-radio-kevin-towers-says-peavy-deal-would-need-to-return-pitching/ Written 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/podcast:xx-sports-radio-kevin-towers-says-peavy-deal-would-need-to-return-pitching/ 15 Oct 2008 14:36:45 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> 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...


Original story at MVN .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres.

]]> 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> 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...


Original story at Gaslamp Ball .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> 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.


Original story at Baseball Analysts .

View our complete collection of news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more at ThrillOf: San Diego Padres news and blogs, plus related videos, photos and more.

]]> http://thrillof.com/San_Diego_Padres/opinion:lock-em-up/ 11 Apr 2007 01:27:01 PDT