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Will Kyle Blanks Fit Into the Padres 2013 Plans?

I am sure that the last three years have been anything but a “picnic” for Kyle Blanks. It was only three short years ago that the then-23 year old Outfielder/First Baseman was considered by…Read More

Padres’ Minor Leaguers Set To Report To Spring Training

Padres’ Minor Leaguers broke camp today, with Minor League pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training on March 1. Position players report March 8. With the Minor Leaguers reporting to Spring…Read More

Will Cameron Maybin Avoid an Early Season Slump in 2013?

The Yasmani Grandal saga and the Friars’ Starting Rotation Shakeup are bound to be the two biggest story-lines coming out of Peoria this Spring.  And honestly, why shouldn’t they be?  I mean, it’s…Read More

Will The Padres Really Add Another Starting Pitcher During Spring Training?

Like it or not Friars fans, but San Diego’s Starting Rotation still has far more questions surrounding it than answers as the team begins Spring Training this week.  You know, questions like:   Will…Read More

Outfield Reps & Added Versatility Should Benefit Both Logan Forsythe and the Padres

When one thinks of Padres and their Utility players, the names Jesus Guzman and Alexi Amarista immediately come to mind.  Both players however might have some company and increased competition for playing…Read More

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Projecting Padres Active 25 Man Roster – INF & C

It’s only a few months away now from spring training, and I can already feel the dredges of winter…Read More

Padres Release 2013 Spring Training Schedule

Are you and your buddies planning to make your annual trip to Peoria for Spring Training? Then here is…Read More

Padres vs. Royals Game Recap 4/4/12

As I write this, the season now feels real.  I know the Marlins and the Cardinals played Opening Night…Read More

Padres at Mariners Game Recap 3/31/12

In their last game at Peoria Sports Complex, the Padres lost to their roommates, the Mariners, 6-1.  Joe…Read More

New Guys in Padres’ Bullpen Sources of Intrigue Entering 2012

We’re almost a week away from Opening Day for the rest of the League’s 28 teams, and I can hardly…Read More

Padres vs Cubs Game Recap 3/29/12

The hits keep coming.  17 of them to be exact.  The Padres used those 17 hits to score 12 runs and…Read More

Padres vs Dodgers Game Recap 3/27/12

Yonder Alonso‘s bat is heating up right at the perfect time. He has gone on a tear to raise his…Read More

Padres at Cubs Game Recap 3/26/12

A run in the first and a run in the second.  That’s all it took for the Cubs to knock off the…Read More

Padres vs. Indians Game Recap 3/22/12

Cory Luebke had a strong showing, but late runs by the Indians sunk the Padres in Peoria.  As part of…Read More

Padres vs. Rockies Game Recap 3/22/12

Yasmani Grandal, not far removed from comments that rubbed people the wrong way, had a break out game…Read More

Baseball and Babies

The beautiful thing about spring training ballparks is lawn seating. There may be a spring training facility…Read More

Padres at Indians Game Recap 3/10/12

The Padres picked up their second straight win yesterday, their third of the spring, in a 5-2 win over…Read More

Padres to Extend Stay in Peoria

Because Spring Training is in full swing, I figured that all of you Padres fans would appreciate this…Read More

Chase Headley Sits Out With Tight Lower Back

He is calling it “tight.”  Chase Headley missed his second game in a row this spring, and…Read More

Padres vs. Mariners 3/4/12 Game Preview

Game time – 12:05 PT San Diego Padres 1. Cameron Maybin – CF (.667 – 2 for 3) 2. Will…Read More