Padres En Fuego
I am on Cloud 9 at the moment, and although it took 13 innings to finish this game, it was well worth it. Now I am writing into the wee hours of the night, but I am happy. The Padres break open the…Read More
SanDiegoJosh’s 2013 National League West Predictions
The top 3 teams in the NL West all have a chance at the postseason, but its the Los Angeles Dodgers that are the team to beat. 1st Place: Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles (93-69) The Dodgers spent a…Read More
Spring Training Position Battles: Relief Pitching
In the last installment of the Spring Training Position Battles series I will feature the relief corp. In this series, we took an in depth look at some of the positions that are up for grabs. We will continue…Read More
What has to go right for the San Diego Padres in 2013
I have no delusions that the Padres can win a division title this year. The Giants (gag), Dodgers, and Diamondbacks are better teams than our Friars. Like most seasons, I have resigned myself to rooting…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
In Spite of Injuries, Padres Street Has Been Effective
At times, the 2012 season has been a well-placed “kick to the groin” for the Friars from an injury…Read More
Evan Meek Makes Sense For The Padres
The Padres recent surge in the standings has gotten fans excited. The Padres are 16-5 in their last 21…Read More
Huston Street Suffers Minor Setback in Rehab
Closer Huston Street suffered a minor setback in his rehab when he experienced pain in his strained left…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
Closer By Committee and Extra Opportunities in the Bullpen for Padres
Every time this 2012 Padres team appears to turn a corner or have some sort of positive “mojo”…Read More
Padres, Headley Come Back To Haunt Pirates
The Padres fell behind 7-1 in the fourth inning against the Pirates, only to mount one of their best…Read More
Stults Excels In Return To Rotation, Padres Beat Cubs 2-0
Eric Stults made his return to the Padres rotation, and pitched brilliantly for the Padres. Stults gave…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
Extending Street Helps Padres Rebuilding Process
If you have not already heard the news Friars fans, Closer Huston Street signed a contract extension…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 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 Pound Astros, Win 8-4
The Padres offense is scoring runs at Petco Park. Could it be that the team has finally mastered the…Read More





















