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Why did we hate Bud Selig so much?
Was that a thing? What a strange thing.Take out a piece of paper. Make a list. Number it one through 30. Then start listing the reasons that each team and fan base have to loathe Bud Selig.1. A's - The...
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Matt Kemp & Justin Upton ranked among top outfielders by MLB Network
Both Kemp and Upton were ranked 9th in their respective positions in MLB Network's Top 10 Right Now! series.MLB Network is ranking the best MLB players, by position, going into the 2015 season with...
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Ernie Banks hit extraordinarily well against the Padres
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of the great Ernie Banks yesterday. Us Padres fans can certainly relate to the Cubs faithful in this time of grief; Banks and Tony Gwynn were both Hall of...
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Hector Olivera showcase gathers scouts, Padres among the crowd
After starring on the Cuban national team in 2009, infielder Hector Olivera has popped up on plenty of radars. Since defecting from Cuba Olivera has showed up to the Dominican Republic in hopes of...
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Does Chris Young have a future?
The free-agent right-hander just put up one of the strangest seasons ever. Does he have any chance of repeating it?Chris Young is weird, man. He's a 35-year-old junkballer with an injury record longer...
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Game Thread: 04/11 Padres vs. Tigers (FSSD Sunday to Spring re-air)
Let's take it back to April of 2014. It's the tenth game of the season and our Padres are off to an unimpressive yet not-too-surprising 3-6 start.Coming off a series loss against the Indians, we're...
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Alesmith Brewing Co. & The Gwynn Food Truck Revisited
Honest impressions of two local businesses pandering to the taste buds of San Diego and its Padres fans. The collaboration between Gwynn's Gourmet Food Truck and Alesmith's .394 pale ale, both named in...
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Catcher Profile: Yasmani Grandal
Will Yasmani Grandal be the next catcher to break out?After 2007 first-round draft pick Devin Mesoraco launched 25 home runs to pace the catcher position in 2014, many will be on the lookout for that...
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Beating the shift out of them
What all this talk about making rules about the infield shift could mean for the Padres.Recently, new commissioner Rob Manfred made waves talking about a potential change to the rules to get rid of...
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Blue Jays president will retire after 2015, Orioles settle with Bud Norris...
The Jays announced a one-year extension for team president Paul Beeston, who will retire after the 2015 season. Elsewhere, the Mariners and Bud Norris agreed on a one-year deal to avoid arbitration.The...
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Padres pitchers and catchers report in 23 days
Time to crank up some Europe, 'cause it's the final countdown. There are only 23 days left until Padres pitchers and catchers report to Peoria on February 19. The first workout is scheduled for the...
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Padres who wore number 22
Since there are only 22 days until Padres pitchers and catchers report, it seemed like as good of a time as any to look back at the players who have donned the double-deuce in America's Finest City.I...
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PECOTA projections predict possible playoff berth for Padres
Baseball Prospectus' projection system, PECOTA, has the Padres getting 83 wins, which is 5th best in the National League and therefore good enough for a wild card spot.The first projection system I had...
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Padres who wore uniform number 21
Yesterday I took a look at Padres who wore number 22 since that's how many days were left until pitchers and catchers are set to report. In the comments it was requested -- nay, demanded -- that I...
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Former Padres outfielder Mike Aldrete turns 54 today
If you remember Mike Aldrete being a member of the Padres, kudos, since he was only around for a dozen games in 1991. If you remember him getting a hit, reevaluate everything you believe, because that...
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Angels interested in extensions for Garrett Richards, Huston Street, Chris...
The Angels are looking to lock up a trio of core players.The Los Angeles Angels are open to extending right-handers Garrett Richards and Huston Street, as well as catcher Chris Iannetta, per MLB.com's...
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2015 in the NL West: First-base
How do the teams in the National League West stack up against each other at each position on the diamond? Let's start with the good news...I'm using the projected numbers from Fangraphs at each...
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Catcher profile: Devin Mesoraco is a strong candidate to repeat his 2014...
Devin Mesoraco's hard contact makes his potential in 2015 incredibly exciting A former top prospect, Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco struggled in his first 600 plate appearances. From 2011 to 2013,...
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What's better, the Super Bowl or the World Series?
Which sports championship is better? This honest, unbiased, mostly scientific look attempts to answer the question.This is an honest attempt to answer a question we've all asked ourselves. An honest,...
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Philadelphia Phillies Top 20 Prospects for 2015
Although the Philadelphia farm system remains rather thin, recent trades have boosted depth and improved the situation.PhiPhiladelphia PhilliesTop 20 Prospects for 2015The list and grades are a...
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