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2015 in the NL West: Second base
The D-backs hit the ground running in our position by position review of the division. Can they sustain that lead at second? Well...As before, I'm using the projected numbers from Fangraphs at each...
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Padres have interest in SS Luis Sardinas
Ken Rosenthal has two rumors about the Padres that don't sound like they'll happen any time soon, if at all. The first is that GM A.J. Preller has interest in trading for SS Luis Sardinas who was...
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Cleveland Indians News and Notes: Attendance vs TV/radio ratings
Could this be the year attendance snaps back to something resembling 1990s-levels?Terry's Talkin' about how lots of fans watch the Cleveland Indians -- on television and even at Tribe Fest: Terry Pluto...
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Padres have discussed trading for Brewers' Luis Sardinas
The 21-year old shortstop may be a nice fit in San Diego, however a deal is not close to getting done. San Diego General Manager A.J. Preller has been notably active this offseason, and despite the...
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Yasmani Grandal remarks on time with Padres
I woke up at 3 a.m. and, since it was an hour too late to buy beer and I don't have anything better to do with my life, scrolled through tweets I'd missed the past eight hours. Somebody retweeted...
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Here's Sarah Silverman in a Padres uniform
Since today is Fred Lynn's sixty-third birthday I was going to write a post about him, so I started off by searching for a photo of him with the Padres to use. There were a few, but it was a photo...
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2015 in the NL West: Shortstop
Continuing our tour of the division by position, we move over on to the left-hand side of the infield. As before, I'm using the projected numbers from Fangraphs at each position to determine the...
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Pat Neshek, Luke Gregerson, and Will Harris in an Astros uniform
Catching up on the Astros new additions this offseason, Pat Neshek, Luke Gregerson, and Will Harris in an Astros uniform.The Astros have had more recent player acquisitions, and said players have...
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Padres rumors concerning Cole Hamels, James Shields and Andrew Cashner
Don't get me wrong, I like Andrew Cashner plenty, but I want A.J. Preller to really put his stamp on every part of this team. If he wants Cole Hamels over Cashner, then so be it. He'll get no...
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Padres Name Mark Prior, Moises Alou To Minor-League Staff
Two former Cubs are now part of the farm system in San Diego.Mark Prior and Moises Alou were Cubs teammates for a few years and both played key roles for the 2003 N.L. Central champions. (Let's leave a...
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Marlins remain in the hunt for James Shields
The 33-year old veteran could still possibly land in Miami. Miami has been linked to James Shields since December, and the club appears to still be in the hunt. The former Kansas City Royal is expected...
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Matt Stairs is a Hall-of-Famer
... in Canada.The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame announced yesterday their three new inductees for 2015. One of them is former Friar Matt Stairs, who holds the distinction of playing for more MLB teams...
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2015 First Base Rankings Rumble: Freddie Freeman
Ray Guilfoyle and Brian Creagh discuss the pros and cons to valuing Freddie Freeman in 2015.Note: This article was originally published on January 19, 2015, but I am reposting it today since it is...
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2015 in the NL West: Third base
For which teams will the hot corner be hot in the NL West this year, and for whom will it be more lukewarm?As before, I'm using the projected numbers from Fangraphs at each position to determine the...
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Looking to the past to predict Kyle Kendrick's future with the Rockies
The newest addition to the Rockies rotation could work out very well...or very poorly.Veteran right-hander Kyle Kendrick became the latest in a long line of experienced pitchers to come via trade or...
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Bob Nightengale talks about the Padres' chances
My notes from Bob Nightengale's interview today on the status of the PadresBob Nightengale interviewed by the Loose Cannons (MP3)Preller wants to win right now. The moves he's made have certainly made...
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Padres Caravan Tours San Diego This Weekend
Before they head out to Peoria for Spring Training, the Padres are making a weekend tour of San Diego to promote their various community service activities. The Padres Caravan kicks off Friday morning...
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Should the Padres sign James Shields, trade for Cole Hamels, or stand pat?
The Padres don't have to do anything, but they have a couple of San Diego natives who could make the roster substantially stronger.Back in December of ... what was it? ... '14. Yes, December of '14,...
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There are reasons to have serious concerns about Anthony Rizzo’s production...
Anthony Rizzo's quality of contact closely resembled an average hitter in 2014Anthony Rizzo tore up the minor leagues in 2011 and 2012 as a member of both the Padres and Cubs farm systems and came to...
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Shields deal not imminent, Padres haven't talked to his agent ALL DAY!
I thought for sure we were going to hear news today that the Padres had signed James Shields. I asked the Gaslamp Ball staff to prepare for a blogasm and it didn't happen. We'd heard on Tuesday that...
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