MLB Draft 2014: Padres' farm/minor league depth
Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses within the organizations minor league prospects.MLB Draft 2014: Padres pitcher depthMLB Draft 2014: Padres corner infielder depthMLB Draft 2014: Padres middle...
View ArticleCarlos Quentin injury: Padres slugger set for Tuesday return
The San Diego Padres suffered through a rash of early and preseason injuries, but they're finally beginning to get healthy.That the 2014 San Diego Padres sit just 3 games under the .500 mark is...
View ArticleMiami Marlins' starter Jose Fernandez expected to go on disabled list
According to multiple reports, Miami Marlins starter Jose Fernandez is expected to go on the disabled list with an unknown injury. Fernandez reportedly had an MRI on Monday in Los Angeles.According to...
View Article2014 Red Panama Grass (Padres Anagrams)
It's been a few years since we've done a Padres anagram post, so I thought this off day would be a good time to do one. This time around I used this website because the old one we used to use isn't...
View ArticlePadres could move Kyle Blanks soon, Athletics a possible destination
The sides could be working on a deal that would send Blanks to Oakland.The San Diego Padres appear to be moving closer to making a move involving first baseman/outfielder Kyle Blanks, according to...
View ArticlePadres draft 2010 review: Hoyer's Biggest Whiff
The 2010 draft will be remembered for having a big miss as well as a big hit. And not much else.The 2010 draft was Jed Hoyer's first as the general manager of the San Diego Padres. He had put together...
View ArticleMiami Marlins looking to define bullpen roles
Over a month into the season, Manager Mike Redmond and the Miami Marlins are looking to create defined roles for each relief pitcher. The eighth inning has given the Marlins trouble, and closing the...
View ArticleSeries Preview: Padres at Reds
The Reds square off with a Padres ballclub that has struggled to score runs. And their issue is not just their park.Note: I made a change to my spreadsheets to change the color-coding scheme from...
View ArticleIf not Kyle Blanks, then who's on first base?
Replacing Daric Barton with anyone has roster implications beyond 2014. Is a trade for Kyle Blanks a good move? Should Nate Freiman get his sophomore season underway? Why not Stephen Vogt?Let's assume,...
View ArticleLeake's gem doomed by late dinger. SDP 2, CIN 1.
One of the better starts of Mike Leake's career falls victim to an effective Andrew Cashner and a late Chase Headley HR.The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the GameMike Leake pitched tremendously...
View ArticleStreamer Report: Streaming Options for Thursday
Ray highlights some starting pitcher options that you should consider streaming on Thursday, including Tyson Ross and Tyler Skaggs.The Streamer Report provides you with daily startng pitcher streaming...
View ArticlePadres draft 2011 review: Jed Hoyer's Legacy Draft
Jed Hoyer's final draft with the San Diego Padres left the farm system stocked for years to come.The 2011 draft was the second and final Padres draft for the short-tenured Jed Hoyer. After bungling his...
View ArticleWhat's Wrong With Jedd Gyorko?
As a bat-first second baseman and a key cog in the Padres future plans, the rough start to Gyorko's 2014 is troubling. Where is he struggling, and how can he turn it around?.194/.222/.267. Jedd...
View ArticleFriars 2, Reds 1: Headley's Home Run Ruins Reds
Supporting another amazing Cashner start, the Padres close up the game with a go-ahead in the ninth. Continuing the hot streak having just seared the Marlins 3 games out of 4; San Diego sends home a W...
View ArticleReds vs. Padres, Games 2/3: Preview/Prediction Thread
San Diego Padres@ Cincinnati RedsThursday, May 14, 2014Great American Ball ParkJohnny Cueto v. Ian KennedyCOMPLETE COVERAGE >San Diego Padres@ Cincinnati RedsThursday, May 14, 2014Great American...
View ArticlePadres draft 2012 review: Josh Byrnes' initiation
This draft seemed eerily similar to the ones that came before it.The transition from Jed Hoyer's drafts to Josh Byrnes' first draft see to be seamless. Many of the picks under Hoyer's regime were high...
View ArticleA's acquire Kyle Blanks from Padres, designate Daric Barton for assignment
Kyle Blanks will join the team in Cleveland for Friday's series. Daric Barton has been designated for assignment to make room on the 25- and 40-man rosters.Per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco...
View ArticleAthletics acquire Kyle Blanks from Padres for Jake Goebbert, player to be...
The deal will send Blanks to the Athletics for two minor leaguers.The Oakland Athletics have acquired first baseman/outfielder Kyle Blanks from the San Diego Padres in exchange for outfielder Jake...
View ArticleKyle Blanks traded to Athletics
The Athletics have acquired Kyle Blanks from the San Diego Padres for Jake Goebbert and a player to be named later. Daric Barton was designated for assignment.The Oakland Athletics currently have two...
View ArticleJohnny Cueto magnificent again. CIN 5, SDP 0.
The ace of the Reds threw yet another gem in the first game of today's day/night doubleheader.The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the GameIf I were to list all of the things Johnny Cueto has done...
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