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Move In The Outfield Fence And The All-Star Game Will Come To Petco Park

Anyone who has read my work knows that I am an adversary of moving in the outfield fence at Petco Park. But as much as I hate too, I must concede that Petco Park will never have a chance to host an All-Star…Read More

Padres Need To Acquire Brad Lidge To Help Out Bullpen

On June 17, the Washington Nationals designated reliever Brad Lidge for assignment, according to James Wagner of the  Washington Post.This means that the Nationals have 10 days (from June 17) to either…Read More

A Tale of Two Franchises

The Washington Nationals are the San Diego Padres. They are the same surprisingly inept team, the same low-attendance-drawing clubs, the same disappointments. Yet, they aren’t. The Nationals have used…Read More

Padres vs Nationals Game Recap: Mark Kotsay Double Wins It

After Jason Werth’s solo home run barely cleared the left field wall, things didn’t look good for the Padres.  Edwin Jackson was pitching lights out, and when the offense did runners in scoring…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

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Padres vs Nationals Game Recap: San Diego Comes Up Short in Pitcher’s Duel

Clayton Richard looked like a completely different pitcher than he did in his last start.  In Colorado,…Read More

Padres make a trade for a utility player

The Padres made a move for a backup shortstop today, trading minor league pitcher Erik Davis for Washington…Read More

Jerry Hairston Jr Close to Deal with Washington Nationals

Former San Diego Padres super-utility player Jerry Hairston Jr is close to signing a 1-year deal with…Read More

Chris Young to Decide Between Mets and Nationals

San Diego Padres Free Agent Pitcher Chris Young will decide soon where he will be pitching in 2011.…Read More