Padres post top bid for Korean left-hander Kwang-Hyun Kim
The Padres have been awarded the top bid for the Korean left--hander.The San Diego Padres have won the blind-bidding for Korean left-hander Kwang-Hyun Kim, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Kim's...
View ArticleSK Wyverns Accept Padres' Bid For Kim
Earlier today, news broke that the Padres were the highest bidder for South Korean southpaw Kwang-Hyun Kim. There was some speculation, however, that the SK Wyverns wanted $10 million for Kim's...
View ArticleSK Wyverns accept Padres' bid for Kwang-Hyun Kim
The left-hander has thirty days to negotiate with the Padres.The SK Wyverns of the Korea Baseball Organization have accepted the Padres' $2 million bid for left-hander Kwang-Hyun Kim, according to a...
View ArticlePadres will listen on starters Kennedy, Cashner, Ross
The Padres are open to moving Ian Kennedy, Andrew Cashner, and Tyson Ross this offseason. With news of the Padres potentially landing Korean left-hander Kwang-Hyun Kim, the team will be listening to...
View ArticleCubs Claim Donn Roach On Waivers From Padres
And you're asking, as I was: "Who?"The scoop on Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer's second waiver claim of this offseason from Carrie Muskat:#Cubs claim RHP Donn Roach off waivers from Padres — Carrie Muskat...
View ArticleRoyals' 2014 season has shifted sports culture in Kansas City
The 2014 Royals campaign has massively changed the perspective of Kansas City sports fans, in more ways than one.It was January 4, 2014. The Kansas City Chiefs were facing the Indianapolis Colts in...
View Article2014 SB Nation MLB awards: Rockies Most Important Hit nominations
Vote for one of the five choices for the biggest Rockies hit of the year.It's hard to call any hit "important" in a 66-win season, but I feel like that also takes away from the few true big moments the...
View ArticleA.J. Preller interview with Darren Smith
My notes from Thursday's interviewA.J. Preller interview with Darren Smith (MP3)GM meetings were a whirlwind for Preller. He's starting to get a sense of how the marketplace is going to play out....
View ArticleChoose the top Padres pitching appearance of 2014
While the 2014 season as a whole wasn't one to write home about for Padres fans, it was loaded with outstanding pitching performances, some of which actually received run support. For the latest...
View ArticleNew baseball card ensures we will always be reminded of the Padres selecting...
Earlier today, the official Instagram account of Topps posted a preview of their upcoming 2014 Bowman Draft Picks set. Much in the same way that the Padres selected Johnny Manziel in the twenty-eighth...
View Article2014 Rockies season review: Jordan Lyles was a pleasant surprise in 2014
Despite suffering a broken hand in June, the 23-year-old right-hander was one of the Rockies' most reliable starters this season.After coming over from Houston with outfielder Brandon Barnes in the...
View ArticlePadres released Archi Cianfrocco this day in 1998
On this day in 1998, the Padres released Archi Cianfrocco, effectively ending his major league career. Cianfrocco was coming off the worst season of his career, in which he posted career-lows across...
View ArticleGwynn Food truck is now fully operational
You've no doubt heard about Tony Gwynn's collaboration with Alesmith and the resulting .394 brew. I'm not a beer drinker like most of you but I had a cup at Padres Beerfest and found it to be a real...
View ArticlePadres traded Nate Colbert 40 years ago
This day in 1974 the Padres cut ties with their all-time home run leader, trading Nate Colbert to Detroit for shortstop Ed Brinkmann, outfielder Dick Sharon, and minor league pitcher Bob Strampe....
View ArticleGaslamp Ball's nominees for the SB Nation Awards
And the winners are...Funniest MomentWith 36% of the vote the Dodger Defensive Meltdown is the winner. Watching the Dodgers turn a routine play into a three ring circus is pure entertainment. Even...
View ArticleRoyals and Rangers among teams targeting Ian Kennedy
With the Padres deciding whether or not to deal from their stash of pitching, the Royals and Rangers appear to be two teams targeting Ian Kennedy. One week after the Padres started fielding offers on a...
View ArticleYankees Potential 2015 Free Agent Target: Luke Gregerson
Luke Gregerson has been a solid bullpen arm for several years now. Might the Yankees see him as a low-cost alternative to David Robertson?2014 Statistics: 72.1 IP, 2.12 ERA, 3.24 FIP, 21% K%, 5%...
View ArticleWhy are the Padres listening to offers for Yasmani Grandal?
Taking stock of the rumor mill that is churning Grandal's name and looking at whether a possible trade is best for the club.There are some rumblings about a Yasmani Grandal trade this offseason. Jon...
View Article2014 Rockies season review: Tyler Matzek finally started to live up to his...
After a roller coaster ride through the minors, Matzek provided stability for a Rockies starting rotation that was constantly in flux in 2014.The Rockies had high hopes for Tyler Matzek when they made...
View ArticlePadres expected to make roster moves in preparation for Rule 5 deadline
I'm just itching for the Padres to start making some off-season moves. I want to see some high turnover after the lackluster results of last season. I can't wait to see what new GM A.J. Preller has...
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