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For Pads, ‘98 Still Great…but Still Greatest?

August 30, 2010
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Until further notice, it’s the 1998 National League champions (above) who stand alone as the greatest Padre team of all-time. So how would the 2010 edition fare against Ken Caminiti and Co.? The guess here is…a lot better than you might think.

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Tejada Muy Bueno for Padres

August 26, 2010
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In a season where everything has broken right for the Padres, not even a broken bat on this swing has been able to keep Miguel Tejada from being a key addition for the Friars. The veteran shortstop sits down with 619Sports.net to talk about his late-season contributions.

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Are The Bolts Blind To Their Blind-Side Issue?

August 22, 2010
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Notice the big fella on the right side of the frame. That’s Marcus McNeill, who used to start at left tackle for the Chargers. You might have heard that he’s planning to hold out this season. The question is whether or not the Bolts can realistically get to the Super Bowl without him.

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Can The Aztecs Really Go Bowling??

August 19, 2010
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It’s Year Two of the Brady Hoke era at San Diego State, and it’s time to go bowling. Well, at least everybody hopes it’s time to go bowling. Before the Aztecs can improve by at least two games on last year’s 4-8 season, however, a lot of demons will need to be exorcised.

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Thoughts From The Big Apple

August 15, 2010
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Ello’s in New York, but he’s still keeping up on San Diego sports…or at least, he’s trying to. Here’s his cross-country Monday column for 619Sports.Net:

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Forecast: Lightning Strikes…And Other Stuff For 2010 Bolts

August 11, 2010
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He’s all-knowing, all-powerful…and all-too-familiar with being wrong. Nevertheless, Chris Ello looks into the future and sees….well, what exactly for the 2010 Chargers?

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Chargers Champs? First, Some Questions

August 9, 2010
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Chargers rookie RB Ryan Mathews answers questions at an earlier press conference. Interesting. Because he and many others will have to answer lots of questions this season if the Bolts are to become champions.

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Arms Up If You’re Concerned About Pads

August 5, 2010
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What? The Padres worry about pitching? Well, Jon Garland (above) has an ERA two runs higher on the road than it is at home. And…he’s not the only Padre with that distinction. And…the Padres are in the midst of a stretch in which they’re playing 17 of 20 games…on the road.

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Hey Jed! Now I Need Some Help!

August 2, 2010
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After the acquisition of Ryan Ludwick on Saturday, Padre fans are ready to nominate Jed Hoyer for President. One problem: he has to wait until 2012 to be elected. In the meantime, perhaps, the Boy Genius can help out Chris Ello.

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Bolts Corral Gates; Everybody Happy Now?

July 29, 2010
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Chargers fans celebrate! Six-time Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates has signed a contract extension that will keep him in San Diego for at least the next five years…Now realize this: probably not everybody wearing Lightning Bolts is thrilled to hear to the news.

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My Lunch With Norv

July 25, 2010
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Chargers Coach Norv Turner, focused and sometimes flustered on Sunday afternoons, was actually calm, cool and quite engaging late last week when he sat down for a meal with a small group of local media at Qualcomm Stadium. The lunch was tasty, and then Norv served up some juicy tidbits of information on the upcoming season, which kicks off today when rookies report to training camp.

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With Eck Out, Tejada Better Than Nada

July 22, 2010
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Former AL MVP Miguel Tejada’s best days are clearly (far) behind him. His 2010 slugging percentage is nearly 100 points below his career average, his 15 errors lead all AL third basemen, and he hasn’t even attempted a stolen base all season. But now with David Eckstein hurt, the Padres may have to take a chance on him.

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Hey Bolts…Where’s The Talent??

July 18, 2010
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Don’t yell at us, Philip. But the fact of the matter is this: Everybody says the Chargers are flat-out loaded with talent. Oh yea? Other than Rivers and tight end Antonio Gates, name another surefire Pro Bowler on the roster.

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You Just Can’t Beat The Dodgers…

July 15, 2010
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…Or is it “You Just Can’t Beat The Rockies”…Or “You Just Can’t Beat The Giants”…Whichever NL West team you want to pick, most experts don’t think the Padres can hold them off in the second half…Will the experts be right? We take a closer look at the Friars’ challengers.

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Can The “No-Stars” Go The Distance?

July 8, 2010
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Do the first-place San Diego Padres truly have a shot at holding their ground and winning the National League’s Western Division title this season? Judging by the love they received from this year’s All-Star selections, it would seem that very few think guys like Will Venable and Tony Gwynn (above) will be celebrating in October. We say, don’t be so sure about that.

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What Do You Want? All-Stars or Wins?

July 5, 2010
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So Heath Bell was snubbed for this year’s All-Star Game. (As was Mat Latos and Luke Gregerson). And you’re ticked off. Hopefully, this nice photo of Heath celebrating another win will tide you over. And a few wins in October will make you forget about it for good.

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