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McGwire was almost a Padre
McGwire was almost a Padre
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — It's true. Seriously. While talking to general manager Kevin Towers about his contract extension through 2010, we... got to talking about his first big trade: Picking up Wally Joyner from the Royals for Bip Roberts. Good stuff, until Towers ... (more) McGwire was almost a Padre
Swan song for Khalil Greene?
Swan song for Khalil Greene?
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — I can't help but think this could very well be Khalil Greene's last season with the Padres.... Here's why. The Padres and Greene's representation failed to reach a long-term contract for the shortstop. The hesitancy here is one-sided here, and it's ... (more) Swan song for Khalil Greene?
Good for a laugh ...
Good for a laugh ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — So, as common protocol after a game, we're huddled in Bud Black's office to get a few... quotes from the Padres' manager. The routine is the same each day, the lone exception Monday being that general manager Kevin Towers was also there. Anyway, ... (more) Good for a laugh ...
Chris Young, Cy Young winner?
Chris Young, Cy Young winner?
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Now that Johan Santana has officially crossed over to the National League -- go ahead and shave... a half run off his ERA -- I thought it might be prudent to look into the crystal ball and predict who will win the 2008 National League Cy Young Award.  ... (more) Chris Young, Cy Young winner?
Bard avoids arbitration
Bard avoids arbitration
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — It appears as if catcher Josh Bard has avoided arbitration, settling on a one-year deal with the... Padres catcher for the 2008 season worth $2.2375 million. An official announcement by the team could come as soon as Thursday afternoon. Bard, ... (more) Bard avoids arbitration
Keeping KT
Keeping KT
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — It's not a corner outfielder, but at some point this week, possibly as soon as Tuesday, the... Padres will announce a significant contract signing: That being an extension for general manager Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager currently ... (more) Keeping KT
Behold, the Japanese media ...
Behold, the Japanese media ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Good morning from Peoria, where the sun is out and the games count. Well, starting today they... do as the Padres face the Royals here in Peoria at 12:05 p.m. Should be an interesting day on a lot of fronts, especially with what figures to be a ... (more) Behold, the Japanese media ...
Floyd destroys BP and a potential new pitcher ...
Floyd destroys BP and a potential new pitcher ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Happy Thursday from Peoria, where it's finally getting warm here and the camp is abuzz with pitchers,... catchers and position players, who went through their first official workouts thus far. I've got some footage of a few hitters below, including ... (more) Floyd destroys BP and a potential new pitcher ...
Padres sign RHP Duaner Sanchez ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — PEORIA, Ariz. - In their never-ending quest to solidify their bullpen, the Padres signed 29-year-old right-hander Duaner... Sanchez to a Minor League contract, general manager Kevin Towers confirmed Sunday. Sanchez was released by the New York Mets on ... (more) Padres sign RHP Duaner Sanchez ...
Roster move alpenty today ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — We're getting to the point of Spring Training where the Padres are moving guys to their Minor... League game about once a week. Early on, there's no real surprises on the list, such as Mat Latos. We knew he was headed out at some point. On Tuesday, the ... (more) Roster move alpenty today ...
Mandatory reading
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Looking back now, I'm glad that Geoff Young's "Ducksnorts 2007 Baseball Annual" arrived at my new home... in San Diego before my furniture and my car did, as it gave me something to do other than laying on an air mattress on my living room ... (more) Mandatory reading
So, I'm engaged!
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Yes, so long single life. It was a good run. Damn good run. Anyway, I proposed to... my girlfriend, Marilea, this weekend when we were in Seattle and she said yes. Not a huge surprise there since she already agreed to move to San Diego with me.  ... (more) So, I'm engaged!
Questions about Fukudome
Questions about Fukudome
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — So I'm going over the story on our site about Japanese outfielder -- well, I guess I... can finally quit calling him that -- Kosuke Fukudome, who officially threw on a Cubs uniform in a press conference Wednesday. A couple of things Fukudome said in ... (more) Questions about Fukudome
Talkin' with Tony
Talkin' with Tony
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Just got off the phone with the newest member of the Padres, first baseman Tony Clark, who... is very excited to be a member of the Padres, his hometown team (Christian High in El Cajon and, of course, San Diego State University). Clark will get some ... (more) Talkin' with Tony
A quiet spring for KT?
A quiet spring for KT?
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — There's was a report on the Internet on Monday that indicated the Padres might have some interest... in free agent outfielder Shannon Stewart, though San Diego general manager Kevin Towers said that it's unlikely the team will bring in any more free ... (more) A quiet spring for KT?
A typical day here ...
A typical day here ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — So things are pretty slow these first few days of Spring Training, position players are just starting... to show up and pitchers and catchers have been here a week -- imagine this -- pitching and catching. It really isn't too exciting and there's little ... (more) A typical day here ...
Finally, a game ...
Finally, a game ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Yes, Thursday's game here against the Mariners doesn't count in Cactus League standings, nor do the statistics... from it, but as Padres manager Bud Black said, it's a game nonetheless. Anyway, here's the starting lineup for today's game. I'll do ... (more) Finally, a game ...
Packing the bus ...
Packing the bus ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Seriously, that isn't some goofy metaphor for the Padres first road game of the spring. They're actually... packing the bus (it's actually bigger than the one pictured, otherwise it would make for a cozy ride) in Peoria for Maryvale, where there will be ... (more) Packing the bus ...
China: The really friendly skies ...
China: The really friendly skies ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — So, I made it, in one piece, with some semblance of sanity, though my hair as clearly... seen better days. But, hey, I'm in Beijing and fast approaching a full day without sleep, though that certainly won't keep me from blogging from China. What a ... (more) China: The really friendly skies ...
I would walk 500 miles ...
I would walk 500 miles ...
coreybrock.mlblogs.com — Hey, just got back from the Great Wall or, what they should call it, the Great Hike... Up Some Old Stone, though that probably wouldn't fit on a t-shirt, coffee mug or about any other merchandise that was for sale at the base of the Great Wall on a ... (more) I would walk 500 miles ...
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