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Padres Re-sign LHP (former OF) Jason Lane to Minor League Contract
In an under-the-radar move, the Padres re-signed left-handed pitcher Jason Lane to another minor league deal. Lane spent the second half of last season with the AAA Tucson Padres but you probably...
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Dave Winfield quits Padres front office, takes new union job in MLB
Dave Winfield has quit his Senior Vice President position with the Padres after 13 years of service. Instead he has decided to take a position with the MLB Player's Union under local boy and former...
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Josh Byrnes will answer select questions on Twitter at noon today
Padres General Manager Josh Byrnes will be answering questions via Twitter during his lunch break this afternoon. I hope he doesn't get crumbs in the keyboard, that always grosses me out. I must say...
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Blake Tekotte and Mike McDade outrighted to Charlotte
The hot stove continues to simmer on the South Side with some not so surprising moves.The White Sox have announced that Blake Tekotte and Mike McDade have been outrighted to Charlotte.Blake Tekotte...
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Josh Byrnes Twitter Q&A Recap
Earlier this afternoon Padres general manager Josh Byrnes fielded questions from Friars fans on Twitter. I'm sad to say that he didn't reply to any of my hard-hitting, in no way inane queries.He did,...
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2013 Dodgers review: Edinson Volquez
A look back at the 2013 for the right-hander, whom the Dodgers picked up off the scrap heap in late August.Edinson Volquez was one of 11 pitchers to start for the Dodgers in 2013.What went rightAfter a...
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Padres Rule 5 Draft History: Alan Wiggins, 1980
In 1980, the Padres selected two players in the Rule 5 Draft for the first time. Nine picks after they took Mario Ramirez, San Diego plucked slender speedster Alan Wiggins from the Dodgers...
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Padres Rule 5 Draft History: Clifton Wherry, 1981
One year after acquiring Mario Ramirez and Alan Wiggins in the 1980 Rule 5 Draft, the Padres selected AA shortstop Clifton Wherry from the Astros. If you don't remember him, you are not alone. He was...
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Winter meetings start with third baseman rumors for White Sox
Juan Uribe and Chase Headley pop up as possibilities, but both are far from perfect fitsIt's the second week in December, and that means one thing.This is great snuggle weather!! #ChristmasWeather—...
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Padres with Matching First and Last Initials
Last week Padres organist and Gaslamp Baller B Cres had a great idea, like he tends to do on a regular basis.@TheThinGwynn Josh Johnson and Seth Smith trades made me think of new maddening quiz. Padres...
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Padres Rule 5 Draft History: Bip Roberts, 1985
Bip Roberts Birthday Cards: 10 Cards of Number 10From October 27, 2013- Bip's 50th birthdayBip Roberts was the first Padres Rule 5 selection who would go on to be an All-Star. He was named to the...
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Cincinnati Reds go camo, copy Padres uniforms
The Cincinnati Reds unveiled new Camo, St. Paddy's and BP jerseys at the end of last week. I'm pretty annoyed that they've stolen the look from the Padres, who were the first team to wear camouflage...
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Petco Park's New Fences Made A Real Difference
The data collected about Petco Park's impact on the game shows that offensive statistics were definitely up in 2013 at the Padres' home stadium.I know that many of you watched a lot of Padres home...
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Mark Prior Might Be Coming Home
The once-highly-regarded pitching prospect is officially ending his playing career, but many are reporting that he will be taking a job in the Padres front office.Beat writer Mark Berardino broke the...
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Dustin Ackley rumors: Padres, Mets, Yankees have inquired on Mariners 2B
Nick Franklin is the more valuable of Seattle's now expendable second basemen, but Ackley is getting some attention as well.The Padres, Mets and Yankees have all inquired about the availability of...
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Insider on Headley at MLB Winter Meetings
Insider states that Headley will most likely stay with San DiegoAt the MLB Winter Meetings, an insider with the San Diego Padres allegedly eluded to the fact that Chase Headley will most likely stay in...
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Can Headley Break Out? Again?
The case for another big year from the Savior.It's no surprise to people who have been following the Chase Headley saga, but it appears that the Padreswill hold on to their prized third baseman. The...
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Anthony Bass Traded To Astros For The Exciting Player To Be Named Later
Slappin' dat Bass right outta town.Anthony Bass became the next guy traded in what is become a lengthy list of: Guys that pitched for the Padres a bit in 2013, showed promise at some point, but are...
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Pirates sign Edinson Volquez to a 1-year deal
After Francisco Liriano won Comeback Player of the Year in 2013, can lightning strike twice in Pittsburgh?The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed free agent starting pitcher Edinson Volquez to a one-year,...
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Farewell Card: Anthony Bass, Autographed
I only have a couple-dozen or so autographed Padres cards, and until yesterday just two of them were of current members of the team. Now Kyle Blanks stands alone as Anthony Bass moves to Houston and...
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