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CASEY KELLY IS LATEST PADRE CASUALTY

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Steve Cummings

RHP Casey Kelly needs Tommy John surgery, leaving a hole in the San Diego Padres’ rotation and adding to the club’s woes as Opening Day nears. Just a few days earlier, 3B Chase Headley suffered a thumb injury that will keep … Continue reading →

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RYMER LIRIANO OUT FOR 2013

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Steve Cummings

Highly-ranked OF prospect Rymer Liriano reportedly suffered a tear on the ulner collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery, forcing him to miss the 2013 season. Corey Brock of MLB.com has the details here. The injury … Continue reading →

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BAILEY, RICHARD ARBITRATION STILL NOT SETTLED

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Steve Cummings

Still no arbitration cases heard this year, as agreements have been reached on nearly a daily basis. But two significant pitchers are still out there. Clayton Richard and the Padres have yet to come to terms and likewise with Homer … Continue reading →

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PADRES’ TOP PROSPECT KELLEY TO MAKE MLB DEBUT TONIGHT

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Steve Cummings

Right-handed pitcher Casey Kelly, the top organizational prospect for the San Diego Padres, will make his major league debut tonight against the Braves. The callup came when Jason Marquis went down with a broken wrist. Kelly’s 2012 season has been … Continue reading →

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AGREEMENT REACHED ON PADRES SALE

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Steve Cummings

The sale of the San Diego Padres is poised to take place as majority owner John Moores has reached an agreement with a local group that includes members of the O’Malley family. The $800 million sale would have to be approved … Continue reading →

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MINORS: KELLY VS. PARKER IN TUCSON

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Steve Cummings

A pair of highly regarded pitching prospects faced each other tonight as the AAA Tuscon Padres hosted the Sacramento River Cats and both were impressive. RHP Jarrod Parker, the top overall prospect in the Oakland A’s organization (BA)  toed the rubber … Continue reading →

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DARVISH HAS STRONG DEBUT

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Steve Cummings

The much-anticipated debut of Yu Darvish took place today in Peoria, AZ and the recently acquired RHP didn’t disappoint. In a two-inning stint vs. the Padres, Darvish threw 36 pitches, 26 for strikes, and allowed two doubles and no runs … Continue reading →

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LATOS TO REDS TALK

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Steve Cummings

The already-busy hot stove season got a big jolt on Saturday when a trade was made between San Diego and Cincinnati where both sides took some chances. The Padres shipped 24-year old RHP Mat Latos to the Reds for a … Continue reading →

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SCOUTING REPORT: James Darnell

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Steve Cummings

July 27, 2011, Fresno, CA Tuscon Padres vs. Fresno Grizzlies (AAA) 3B, Bat R, Throw R 3B James Darnell began the 2011 season with AA San Antonio and was ranked by Baseball America as the 12th best prospect in the … Continue reading →

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