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A Drama-Free Padres Spring? Maybe Not…

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by Craig on March 8, 2010

On the surface, it seems like a very tame spring training for the San Diego Padres.  Just about every position battle is already decided, you could practically write out the 25-man roster today, and it seems unlikely that Adrian Gonzalez will be traded anytime soon.

But could these calm waters be roiled by future drama?  Is Bud Black being set up for a fall with false expectations?  And might this be the BEST time to move Gonzalez?  Chris and Craig talk Padres baseball in their latest podcast:

 

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Hall Salutes San Diego’s Champions

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by Jason Owens on February 23, 2010

While the San Diego sports world focused on the release of LaDainian Tomlinson on Monday, the Hall of Champions went on to honor five new inductees and recognize the best that the San Diego sports world had to offer in 2009.

A crowd of more than 900 strong showed up to the Town and Country Convention Center in Mission Valley to show their respect to the athletes and the San Diego sports community.

Former Padre and perfect game pitcher David Wells, four-time Olympic diving gold medalist Greg Louganis and three-time world champion sailer J.J. Fetter Isler were all inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Former Charger and San Diego native David Grayson and former UCLA track coach and San Diego State graduate Bob Larsen joined them as Veteran’s Committee selections.

David Wells was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions (SDNN-Don Kohlbauer)

David Wells was inducted into the San Diego Hall of Champions (SDNN-Don Kohlbauer)

Standouts Phil Mickelson, Philip Rivers, Jimmie Johnson, Adrian Gonzalez, Stephen Strasburg and the Park View Little League All-Stars were among the athletes honored for their accomplishments in 2009.

Jason caught up with Wells for three quick questions during the celebration:

 

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Black, Hoyer Ready For Season To Start

February 11, 2010
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SDNN’s Jason Owens reports from the Hall of Champions, where Jed Hoyer and Bud Black spoke optimistically about the start of the Padres’ season:

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Padres Promise Winning Strategy, But No 5-For-$5

January 29, 2010

On a chilly Thursday night, the Padres opened up the gates of Petco Park to fans for an Open House and Town Hall style meeting. Although the number of guests was expected to be around 1,000, more than 3,00o fans showed up for free hot dogs, the opportunity to meet players and a chance to roam the grass in centerfield.

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Gonzalez Family Building Better Athletes

January 28, 2010
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The Gonzalez Sports Academy opened yesterday in Eastlake, a near 30,000 square foot facility featuring indoor batting cages, pitching mounds, volleyball courts, and much more. Adrian spoke to 619 Sports at the grand opening about what he, his brothers Edgar and David and his family are trying to accomplish with the new complex:

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A Neat Start For Jed

January 16, 2010
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ShareJed Hoyer’s first trade as Padres’ general manager is in the books, and Jeff Moorad should be pleased.
Kevin Kouzmanoff and Eric Sogard to the A’s for Scott Hairston and Aaron Cunningham is clean and simple.  No gunslinging here.  More like reorganizing the closet.  A couple little changes, add a shelf, voila!  A more balanced roster [...]

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Tony Gwynn Jr. Is Ready For 2010 To Begin

December 16, 2009
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619 Sports caught up with Tony for a Hot Stove one-on-one interview. How did he evaluate his first season in San Diego? Is 2010 a make-or-break year in his career? And what does he think of the Adrian Gonzalez trade talks? Check out San Diego’s native son in an all-new interview:

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Winter Meetings Rumor Update

December 8, 2009
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The Padres are reportedly shopping Heath Bell at the MLB winter meetings, and the Cubs are at least one of the teams that have been contacted. Would a Geovany Soto-Heath Bell deal make sense for both sides? We check in with CBSSports.com’s Scott Miller from Indianapolis for the latest rumors on the Padres, Bell, Adrian Gonzalez, Milton Bradley, the Angels, Roy Halladay, Vlad, and more:

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Jed Hoyer’s Ready For The Winter Meetings

December 2, 2009
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ShareBaseball’s winter meetings are fast approaching and many are wondering if new Padres’ GM Jed Hoyer will be busy.  Is Adrian Gonzalez on the move?  What about Heath Bell?  619 Sports caught up with Hoyer at the Padres’ winter awards banquet and asked him directly: what level of activity does he expect to have at [...]

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No Glove Love For Kouz

November 13, 2009
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ShareAdrian Gonzalez won his second straight Gold Glove this week, but despite setting a record for fielding percentage by a third baseman, Kevin Kouzmanoff lost out to Washington’s Ryan Zimmerman.  Ripoff, or the right call?  Craig and Chris talk it out:
 

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