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Let The Debate Begin!- Andrew Cashner Will Officially Start Tonight For the Padres

The recent call up of promising first baseman and former Padre Anthony Rizzo has Chicago Cubs’ fans everywhere relishing in Rizzo Mania. Rizzo’s debut as a Cub – 2-for-4 with an RBI double- was the…Read More

Alfonso Soriano- Padre Killer

At the start of each series, we at Chicken Friars will zero in on an opposing player known to be a “Padre Killer.” No matter the day, time or place, this player is known to be a one-man wrecking crew…Read More

Padres to Get Low-Level Prospect for Jed Hoyer

The Red Sox came first naturally, but the Padres will finally get their compensation. In losing Jed Hoyer and Jason McCleod (or allowing them to walk away rather), the Padres were promised compensation.…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

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 production.  Yes, I may be getting ahead of myself, but the NL Central is basically the anti-NL West.…Read More

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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…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…Read More

Tigers (Were) Interested in Padres 3B Chase Headley

At some point this off-season, just about every team will eventually be linked to trade talks surrounding…Read More