The Padres Should Be Interested in Using Bullpen Depth to Acquire Rick Porcello
During the Winter, I mentioned how relievers Luke Gregerson and Joe Thatcher might have been valuable trading pieces for the Padres in the event that the Front Office tried to acquire more starting pitching…Read More
Tyson Ross Making His Case for the Padres 5th and Final Starting Rotation Spot
Over the last month, seven Pitchers have been competing for the 5th and final spot in San Diego’s Starting Rotation. Incredibly, the number could have been as high as eight, but Andrew Cashner was…Read More
Will the Frugal Padres Re-Sign Edinson Volquez if He Performs Well in 2013?
In a recent article by Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Starting Pitcher Edinson Volquez said the following when he was asked about becoming a Free Agent after the 2013 season: I hope…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
Control Will Be Key for Volquez to Improve in Second Season With Padres
From 2009-2011, Edinson Volquez posted only 13 combined Wins, pitched 221.0 Innings, and made only 41 Starts with the Reds as he endured Tommy John Surgery, a 50-game suspension, and overall control struggles. …Read More
The Positives to the Padres Possibly Standing Pat with Starting Pitching Options for 2013
I cannot say that I was shocked when I read one of Corey Brock’s (Padres.com Beat Writer) more recent…Read More
Padres Apparently Showing Interest in More Starting Pitching Help
As we have documented on Chicken Friars multiple times over the last two months, the Padres have been…Read More
No Matter The Offseason Moves, Continuity & Health Needed By Padres Starting Staff Most in 2013
Last week, Padres Beat Writer Corey Brock discussed how Starting Pitching could be an area that San Diego…Read More









