The Padres and Their Middle Infield Mess
Before the 2012 regular season started, many wondered how much production San Diego would get out of their Second Basemen and Shortstops, because Orlando Hudson, Jason Bartlett, and all other Middle Infielders…Read More
Padres vs Brewers Game Recaps: Ryan Braun Sets Petco Park Record With Three Homers
So much for the Marine Layer. So much for the distant fences. Ryan Bruan doesn’t care about Petco Park’s ability to stifle offense. He hit three home runs last night, something no other…Read More
Orlando Hudson Rumors: Is He Now Safe With the Padres?
It was less than a week ago that Orlando Hudson hit the national media outlets, and not in a good way. On April 21st, MLB Trade Rumors relayed news to the world that the Padres were ready to release…Read More
Padres vs Nationals Game Recaps: Bullpen Allows Game to Get Away
Joe Wieland had a decent start. He pitched strong enough to keep the Padres in the game. In fact, had it not been for the bullpen’s implosion after Wieland’s exit, he may have earned himself…Read More
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
Making the Cut: Padres Among Many Teams Who Need to Admit Mistakes and Move On
We’ve all been there. We made a mistake. We must own up to it, but the mistake is so large,…Read More
Why the Padres Should Release Orlando Hudson
I have been following the Padres since 1994, when I was a small child. Through the years, I have seen…Read More
Padres at Dodgers Game Recap 3/21/12
Make that five in a row. The Padres have run their spring record to 11-8 with a 3-0 win over the Los…Read More
Minor Injuries Keep Three Key Players Out
Nick Hundley, Carlos Quentin, and Orlando Hudson all sat out of yesterday’s game. Hundley is…Read More
Padres vs. Rangers Game Recap 3/7/12
In the home game of the split squads yesterday, the Padres took on the Rangers, but judging by the media…Read More
Orlando Hudson – Mystery Man
He showed up to spring training early. He’s loved in just about every other former city he’s…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…Read More
What Pieces Are Missing?
The Padres are better on paper. Is there any debating that? I think with the projections I covered…Read More
The Padres’ Middle Infield
Orlando Hudson and Jason Bartlett aren’t going anywhere. That much is clear. No one seems to…Read More
Middle Infield or Pitching: What do the Padres Need Most?
There’s no question the Padres would love to have a new second baseman and a new shortstop, but…Read More
Padres Trade Rumors: Orlando Hudson
Orlando Hudson never lived up to expectations. With the Diamondbacks, he was a vocal team leader, an…Read More
Huston Street Traded to the Padres
As these things often do, rumors about a possible deal for Huston Street were heating up last night.…Read More
Position Analysis: Second Base
Orlando Hudson will be the Padres starting second baseman in 2012. While the club may want to shop…Read More
Bye Bye Bartlett?
According to a report by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Padres are shopping Jason Bartlett and…Read More
Jesus Guzman: Second Baseman
For anyone who has read Bill James, read the book Moneyball, or analyzed baseball deeply, you’ll…Read More













