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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

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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