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Hoyer’s First Deal A Bargain

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by Craig on December 15, 2009

By signing Kevin Correia to an affordable one-year deal, new GM Jed Hoyer’s first Hot Stove League is off to a good start.  Craig and Chris talk about Correia and what it means for Heath Bell, Kevin Kouzmanoff and Mike Adams to be offered arbitration:

 

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Jed Hoyer’s Ready For The Winter Meetings

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by Craig on December 2, 2009

Baseball’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 the meetings, and what are his priorities?

 

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Padres Finishing On A High Note

October 1, 2009
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ShareA sweep of the Dodgers at Petco Park has continued a fantastic finish to 2009.  Chris likes what he sees from the Padres as they continue to slay the contenders in the NL West, while Craig also notices how L.A. is coasting across the finish line:
 

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Padres Would Like Your Attention

August 14, 2009
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This is the Padres’ ironic lot: the curtain is coming down on them right as the team is getting their act together. While San Diego turns away, their baseball club is just now showing some stick, some speed, a collection of interesting arms and an identity all their own. Nobody may notice, but the Padres are going to be worth watching down the stretch.

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Weekend Fling With Trevor

August 3, 2009
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With all of the focus on Jake Peavy leaving the Padres, San Diego’s former heartthrob almost snuck in and out of town without notice. Then, for one fleeting moment, he was back. Trevor Hoffman finally pitched in a game at Petco Park on Sunday, working a hitless 9th in a 6-1 Milwaukee win over San Diego. The 23,696 in attendance showered him with cheers and praise, and Trevor responded with a pair of strikeouts. Short of hearing “Hell’s Bells”, it was just like old times once again in the Gaslamp District.

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Baseball Prospectus’ Joe Sheehan

July 30, 2009
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ShareWill the Padres move Heath Bell or Adrian Gonzalez?  Should they?  What do the Dodgers and Angels need to do?  One of the country’s top baseball writers, Joe Sheehan of Baseball Prospectus, gives us his takes on these topics plus all the big deals made around baseball this week:
 

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One Hope For Three Kevins

July 29, 2009
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ShareTuesday night in Cincinnati, the Padres put together one of their best performances of the year.  In 2009, that’s not saying much, as just about any well-pitched game qualifies.  But in this space we are hoping that the 3-2 win over the Reds will bring some needed serendipity for Kevin Towers and the Padres’ front [...]

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Trade Deadline Approaches

July 28, 2009
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ShareJuly 31st is baseball’s non-waiver trading deadline, and contending GM’s are calling Kevin Towers looking for help.  The Red Sox are interested in Adrian Gonzalez, while many teams covet the power arm of Heath Bell.  Craig and Chris debate what move Towers should make:
 

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Videocast with All Star Heath Bell

July 14, 2009

ShareCraig Elsten sat down with Padres All Star Closer Heath Bell and talked about going to his first All Star game, and watching the team being no hit last night in San Francisco.  Check this out.

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Rotation In Tatters

June 19, 2009
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In today’s Padres podcast, Chris and Craig point out how the Padres’ minor leagues are being exposed by injury, and how the poor drafts of years past are coming home to roost. Ace Kevin Correia? Prospect Josh Geer, giving up two homers a start? Check it out:

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