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Release the O-Dog

OK boys and girls, it is time. It’s time to let this one go. Like that feeling you get when you’ve been drinking all-night and you get the spins and you know the only way you’re going to feel better…Read More

Padres should hire David Eckstein

When David Eckstein officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball a little over a month ago, there was no question that he would have a job in baseball. But Eckstein, who has been living…Read More

Clubhouse Leadership Part Three: Mark Kotsay Edition

It’s a tie game.  Leadership has one point, and chaos has one point.  It’s up to Mark Kotsay to put leadership ahead once again.  In 2010, the Padres had a clubhouse full of leaders.  Players…Read More

David Eckstein Retires

Former Padres second baseman and shortstop David Eckstein is done. He’s decided to retire rather than fight through a minor league contract for another shot on a Major League team. Or maybe he’s…Read More

Friars in need of Utility Infield help

Kevin Frandsen was brought onto the San Diego Padres in the offseason and was expected to be used as the utility infielder on the team. The Spring started and Frandsen has struggled to get going out…Read More

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Padres Offer Arbitration to 3 Players

The deadline to offer arbitration to players was tonight at 9 PM and the Padres have offered arbitration…Read More

2011 Projected Lineup – Updated

Here is my projected starting lineup for the Padres starting out in 2011. Obviously this can change in…Read More

What Will We Look Like in 2011?

I was looking over every position on the team and am wondering what our lineup will look like at the…Read More

Padres Drop 2 of 3 to Milwaukee, Remain 5 1/2 Up

It was going to be a tough series for the Padres to win, going into Milwaukee and facing an offense that…Read More

Padres Eke Out One Win in Atlanta Series, Get Some Help

The big matchup between the NL’s two best teams didn’t go too well for the Padres, as their…Read More

Eckstein Hits the DL, Venable Activated

The Padres placed second baseman David Eckstein on the 15-day DL with a strained calf yesterday, and…Read More

Eckstein Hurt in Padres Loss

Padres second baseman David Eckstein left today’s game against Atlanta with a calf strain suffered…Read More

Notable Padres June Performances: Hitters

Now that the month of June is over, I thought I’d look at some of the notable offensive performances…Read More

And the Padres’ MVP Is…David Eckstein?

It’s interesting who tends to win MVP awards. Usually, it’s some sort of RBI-heavy slugger,…Read More

Speed Isn’t the Answer

No. Yahoo! Sports’ Tim Brown’s article attempts to attribute the Padres’ early-season…Read More

Padres Improve to 7-0 Against Giants, Open Up 1 1/2 Game Lead

After a disheartening sweep at the hands of the surging Los Angeles Dodgers, the Padres got back on track…Read More

Drop Everything…David Eckstein Is Good This Year

Well, that’s surprising. After a 2009 that could be summed up as “listless” statistically,…Read More

Padres Win Key Series Opener Vs. Giants

I don’t like it when the ESPN talking heads and everybody discuss a team having a “September…Read More

Padres Reclaim First Place With Win and Giants Loss

The Padres walked to a 7-0 victory over a miserable Houston team, as young Mat Latos was brilliant over…Read More

How ‘Bout That?

So I take a couple of days off from writing here at Chicken Friars, and the Padres extend their winning…Read More