Carlos Quentin

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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

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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