Petco Park Fences Are Moving In – But Will It Work As Planned?
There has been talk for years about moving in the fences, and with new ownership and a new philosophy comes real action. Give them credit, action is good. Construction plans are in place and details…Read More
Padres Offseason Preview
Even though the playoffs are still in full-swing, 90% of baseball is in full-blown offseason mode. The Padres showed a lot of promise in 2012, although they have a long way to go, before taking the field…Read More
Quentin On the Mend and Should Be Ready for Spring Training for Padres
It was truly a shame that Carlos Quentin missed almost half of the 2012 season. Not only was 2012 Quentin’s first season in a Padres uniform, but San Diego’s Offense really missed his bat,…Read More
Quentin, Thatcher To Have Surgery
Carlos Quentin will have surgery on his ailing knee, sometime in the near future. Quentin missed the beginning of the season with a knee injury he suffered in Spring Training. Quentin was unable to play…Read More
Padres Snake-Bitten In Arizona, Lose To Diamondbacks
The Padres dropped their second straight game in the desert, losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-2. The Padres took an early lead, but could not make it last. San Diego’s only runs came in the…Read More
Padres Tap The Rockies In Series Opener
The Padres opened up a six-game road trip with on a positive note, beating Colorado 5-4. The win was…Read More
Headley’s Magic Continues With Walk-Off Bomb
Has their been a hotter hitter in all of baseball than Chase Headley? Headley kept his ridiculous hot…Read More
Wal-Mart’s Obsession With Jason Bartlett
I frequently shop at Wal-Mart for household goods. You know, toilet paper, toothpaste, the occasional…Read More
The Cost Of Extending Chase Headley
Padres third baseman Chase Headley is in the midst of a career-year. Before this year, Headley had been…Read More
Padres Offensive Attack Leads To A Series Win
The Padres were held in check for most of Saturday’s loss to the Mets, but their offensive was…Read More
Quiet Yet Savvy July Moves Just Fine With This Friars Fan
When the month of July began, many including this Staff Writer believed that the Padres would be “sellers”…Read More
Padres Walk All Over Reds, Win 11-5
The Padres were reminiscent of Windex Monday night, as they ruining the Reds streak, winning 11-5 in…Read More
Padres Extend Closer Huston Street
The Padres signed All-Star closer Huston Street to a two-year deal on Sunday, and effectively removing…Read More
Keep The Trade Machine On Low
This is going to be tough. What I’m about to write is not easy and feels really strange, but I’m…Read More
Padres Feel Right At Home In Win Over Miami
Much has been made lately of the Padres and their Miami roots. Cameron Maybin played parts of three…Read More
Pablo Sandoval – Padre Killer
At the start of each series, we at Chicken Friars will zero in on an opposing player known to be a “Padre…Read More
With Quentin Extended, Clark Could Be Valuable Trade Option
If you readers have not already seen the good news, the Friars locked up Carlos Quentin over the weekend. …Read More
Padres Extend Carlos Quentin
There will be one less name available at the trade deadline this year. The Padres announced on Sunday…Read More
Padres Have What Contenders Want, Yet Will They Make the Deals?
It is that time yet again readers: “Trade Season.” As we near the end of July, franchises…Read More
Padres Possible Trade Targets
The trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Padres are one of the teams that figure to sell. Carlos…Read More





















