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Andrew Casher, Closer or Starter: The Problems Facing Such a Conversion
Fans are getting excited about Andrew Cashner. Oh, who are we kidding? Fans are already excited about Cashner. Every time one of his pitches lights up the radar guns at 100-plus mph or one of his…Read More
What’s Andrew Cashner’s True Value?
The jury is still out on the Anthony Rizzo/Andrew Cashner trade (I intentionally leave out Zach Cates and Kyung-Min Na because I do not think either will contribute at the Major League level). The jury…Read More
Does the Addition of Andrew Cashner Nix Any Plans for Joel Zumaya?
Last we heard, the Padres were interested in Joel Zumaya, the former Tigers’ stud pitcher. In fact, he was high on Josh Byrnes wish list according to Bill Center of the San Diego Union Tribune.…Read More
Anthony Rizzo Trade Re-Visited
I told myself I wouldn’t do it. I ignored the debates as best as possible. I shied away from joining in on any additional discussions about the results of the Anthony Rizzo trade. I provided…Read More
A Reactionary Tale of Padres Fans
Each and everyone one of our readers I consider to be well-educated. If not in the facets of life or traditional education, then in the verse of baseball. I truly believe that the readers of this site…Read More
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How Successful Can Anthony Rizzo Be With the Cubs?
Anthony Rizzo‘s move to the National League Central couldn’t have been any better for his…Read More
Padres Trade Anthony Rizzo to the Cubs
It was bound to happen, and it finally did. The Padres sent Anthony Rizzo and Zach Cates to the Chicago…Read More
What Would You Do
It’s easy to throw a poll up and ask a simple question. It’s far more constructive to provide…Read More
MLB Trade Rumors: Rays Interested in Anthony Rizzo
By now, you’ve all become very weary of any rumor involving Anthony Rizzo. Half of you are alright…Read More
Padres Top Five Prospects
You’ve probably read top-ten lists elsewhere. They’ve probably given you decent enough reasons…Read More
Over Yonder Rizzo?
Scratch that title…reverse it. Hello world! I am honored to be a small part of the Chicken Friar community as a staff writer. Look for me to give my takes on a variety of topics as they relate to…Read More
My Wife’s Biggest Disappointment
As the Padres announced Mat Latos’ trade last weekend and Yonder Alonso boarded a plane for San Diego as part of the deal (I’m pretty sure he did not in fact board a plane, but this helps make…Read More
Josh Byrnes On the Mat Latos Trade
Josh Byrnes took some time to do an interview with Hacksaw on XX1090 in San Diego. He shared how the Mat Latos trade developed, how he thinks it will affect the Padres, and whether any additional moves…Read More
The Difference Between a Blogger and a Sport Journalist
I’ve often wondered how different a writer’s job is from that of a blogger. We cover sports, we write about sports, and we analyze the happenings of the game. However, the similarities…Read More
Why a Deal for Matt Garza Makes Sense
No one knows if the Padres and Cubs will actually make a deal to send Matt Garza to San Diego, but it will surely take multiple prospects including Anthony Rizzo at minimum. I’ve read many pieces…Read More
Padres Interested in Cubs’ Matt Garza
The Padres are lighting the world on fire with their moves and their rumors. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Cubs have already approached the Padres regarding a trade that would include Matt…Read More
Baseball America Named Top Ten Padres Prospects
Yesterday, Baseball America released its rankings of the top ten Padres prospects. Perhaps the most surprising part of the list was Anthony Rizzo‘s spot, number one. Rizzo may belong there, but…Read More
Position Analysis: First Base
Anthony Rizzo. Synonymous with first base for the Padres is the young 6’3″ left-hander Rizzo. He was the one player the Padres thought could make a dent quick when they traded Adrian…Read More
Jesus Guzman: Second Baseman
For anyone who has read Bill James, read the book Moneyball, or analyzed baseball deeply, you’ll understand this; Forget defense! Jesus Guzman, the Padres 27-year old career minor league first baseman,…Read More
Is Anthony Rizzo peaking back at the catcher?
Quickly, someone is trying to bring the savior down. According to Larry Brown Sports, they noticed a little wandering of Rizzo’s eyes during an at bat. Check out the article right here: Read |…Read More
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