Eckstein pumped to be back in NL, at 2B for Padres
David Eckstein felt back in his element after reporting to the San Diego Padres' spring camp on Tuesday.Not only is he back in the National League, where his hustling, small-ball style often comes into play, but he's going to be playing his natural positi... more
Submitted on 2009-02-18 |
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Padres, Brown agree to deal
The San Diego Padres agreed to terms on a minor league contact with outfielder Emil Brown on Tuesday and invited him to spring training.The 34-year-old Brown returns to the Padres after having appeared in 13 games for San Diego in 2001. The outfielder pla... more
Submitted on 2009-02-18 |
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San Diego Padres Roster Report 2009-02-17
The Padres probably won't have many battles for positions this spring -- providing 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder surgery) and CF Jody Gerut (finger) are healthy. But two spots in the rotation and most of the bullpen are wide-open battles. The Padres are s... more
Submitted on 2009-02-17 |
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San Diego Padres Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17
--The Padres officially ended one of the more controversial -- plus embarrassing -- chapters in franchise history on Feb. 10 when they traded Matt Bush, the first overall pick in the 2004 draft, to Toronto for a player to be named or cash considerations. ... more
Submitted on 2009-02-17 |
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San Diego Padres Roster Report 2009-02-17
The Padres probably won't have many battles for positions this spring -- providing 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder surgery) and CF Jody Gerut (finger) are healthy. But two spots in the rotation and most of the bullpen are wide-open battles. The Padres are s... more
Submitted on 2009-02-17 |
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San Diego Padres Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17
--The Padres officially ended one of the more controversial -- plus embarrassing -- chapters in franchise history on Feb. 10 when they traded Matt Bush, the first overall pick in the 2004 draft, to Toronto for a player to be named or cash considerations. ... more
Submitted on 2009-02-17 |
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San Diego Padres Inside Pitch 2009-02-17
Although he has had two major rounds of shoulder surgery since he last pitched in 2006, Mark Prior says he is "cautiously optimistic" his second attempt at a comeback with his hometown San Diego Padres will be successful. Prior reported to Peoria, Ariz., ... more
Submitted on 2009-02-17 |
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San Diego Padres Inside Pitch 2009-02-17
Although he has had two major rounds of shoulder surgery since he last pitched in 2006, Mark Prior says he is "cautiously optimistic" his second attempt at a comeback with his hometown San Diego Padres will be successful. Prior reported to Peoria, Ariz., ... more
Submitted on 2009-02-17 |
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Maddux returns as spring training instructor
Greg Maddux just can't stay away from spring training.Maddux, who retired in December after winning 355 games and 18 Gold Gloves during a 23-year career, has agreed to become a spring training instructor for the San Diego Padres. He's scheduled to arrive ... more
Submitted on 2009-02-16 |
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Bell credits Wii Fit for helping his lose weight
San Diego Padres reliever Heath Bell was initially bothered by comments from, of all things, a video game console.But now the heir apparent to Trevor Hoffman credits his Nintendo Wii Fit game for helping him lose 25 pounds. Bell, who has been given the fi... more
Submitted on 2009-02-16 |
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