Dominic Di Tolla
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Jedd Gyorko, The Starting Second Base Job, High Expectations, and How the Padres Stand to Benefit
Earlier this week, Scott Miller of CBS.Sportsline mentioned how Jedd Gyorko is “on the verge” of seizing the Padres’ starting second base job. If Miller’s article is indeed true, then Gyorko’s…Read More
Whether True or False, Chase Headley Trade Rumors Will Be Plentiful in 2013
Uh-oh Padres fans. According to Bill Madden of the “New York Daily News,” the Padres were apparently listening to offers for their talented Third Baseman Chase Headley. Madden believes that with…Read More
Will Kyle Blanks Fit Into the Padres 2013 Plans?
I am sure that the last three years have been anything but a “picnic” for Kyle Blanks. It was only three short years ago that the then-23 year old Outfielder/First Baseman was considered by…Read More
Will the Frugal Padres Re-Sign Edinson Volquez if He Performs Well in 2013?
In a recent article by Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Starting Pitcher Edinson Volquez said the following when he was asked about becoming a Free Agent after the 2013 season: I hope…Read More
Dominic Di Tolla’s 2013 National League West Predictions
It’s my favorite time of year! National League West Predictions time. The NL West plays some exciting baseball, and I expect that to continue in 2013. There are a lot of things to like with each…Read More
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Fantasy Baseball, 2013 MLB Season, and Potential Padres Draft Picks
Over the weekend, Robert had asked me if I could write a post centered around “Fantasy Baseball”…Read More
Will Cameron Maybin Avoid an Early Season Slump in 2013?
The Yasmani Grandal saga and the Friars’ Starting Rotation Shakeup are bound to be the two biggest…Read More
Will The Padres Really Add Another Starting Pitcher During Spring Training?
Like it or not Friars fans, but San Diego’s Starting Rotation still has far more questions surrounding…Read More
Minor League Pitchers Offer Most Intrigue of Padres 2013 Non-Roster Invitees
It’s Spring Training! The long, cold Winter is over, and we can finally get back to some baseball…Read More
More Good News Concerning the Padres Starting Rotation
When the offseason began, the Padres’ Starting Rotation had more questions than answers surrounding…Read More
Will Everth Cabrera Emerge as Consistent Leadoff Threat for Padres in 2013?
Like most M.L.B. teams, San Diego’s most effective and dangerous hitting threats are found in the middle…Read More
Outfield Reps & Added Versatility Should Benefit Both Logan Forsythe and the Padres
When one thinks of Padres and their Utility players, the names Jesus Guzman and Alexi Amarista immediately…Read More
My Thoughts on the Padres and the Freddy Garcia & Tim Stauffer Signings
Hooray! The Padres made some moves to sign more Starting Pitchers this offseason! But before all…Read More
Padres Farm System Has Not One, But Two Highly Touted Second Base Prospects
MLB.com’s Draft and prospect expert Jonathan Mayo has been an extremely busy man over the last week. …Read More
Control Will Be Key for Volquez to Improve in Second Season With Padres
From 2009-2011, Edinson Volquez posted only 13 combined Wins, pitched 221.0 Innings, and made only 41…Read More
Tim Stauffer Rehabbing, But Will the Padres Bring Him Back?
After his first full season as a member of the Padres’ Starting Rotation in 2011, it appeared that…Read More
The Positives to the Padres Possibly Standing Pat with Starting Pitching Options for 2013
I cannot say that I was shocked when I read one of Corey Brock’s (Padres.com Beat Writer) more recent…Read More
Former Padre Milton Bradley is Currently in Some Hot Water
Milton Bradley is back in the news, and once again he is in it for negative reasons. According to ESPN.com,…Read More
Construction Photos of Petco Park Shown on San Diego Union-Tribune Website
I know it sounds a bit odd, but I would have to say that the Padres’ biggest offseason move has…Read More
More Positive News Concerning Padres Starting Rotation
Two weeks ago, I wrote a post on the subject of Padres Starting Pitcher Cory Luebke and his return from…Read More
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