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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 activated outfielder Will Venable from the DL to take Eckstein’s roster spot. Eckstein was hurt…Read More
Eckstein Hurt in Padres Loss
Padres second baseman David Eckstein left today’s game against Atlanta with a calf strain suffered on a slide into home. Adding insult to injury, he was out on the play. There’s no immediate…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 for the month from Padres hitters. Pitchers will be covered in the next article. Adrian Gonzalez…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, a la Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard, David Ortiz, Justin Morneau, etc. And there’s no denying those…Read More
Speed Isn’t the Answer
No. Yahoo! Sports’ Tim Brown’s article attempts to attribute the Padres’ early-season success to their new “aggressive on the basepaths” mentality. This is the telling quote: “Whatever’s…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 yesterday, beating Matt Cain and San Francisco 3-1 and improving to 7-0 against the Giants this…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, David Eckstein isn’t half bad. Eckstein hit an ugly .260/.323/.334 last year, but he’s…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 meltdown,” like the Mets of recent years, for example. Every game in the 162-game season counts…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 eight innings, allowing only singles to Carlos Lee and Pedro Feliz, no walks, and striking out nine…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 streak all the way to five games. How ’bout that? The pressure’s on in my simulation…Read More
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