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Padres decline arbitration for Hoffman | padres.com: News
SAN DIEGO -- As expected, the Padres declined to offer arbitration to closer Trevor Hoffman on Monday. San Diego general manager Kevin Towers said on Monday that the Padres opted not to offer the Major League career saves leader arbitration. There have been no talks between the Padres and ...
Shortstop Greene heading to St. Louis
www3.signonsandiego.com — So the deal is so lopsided you can't mention the suspects coming this way? I feel like I'm watching the movie Major League. How many games does this team have to lose for Mrs. Moores to cash in? 99 wasn't enough? BTW...I wouldn't expect much in the ... (more) Shortstop Greene heading to St. Louis
KHALIL GREENE ON THE BRINK OF BEING MOVED
blogs.nypost.com — In a continuing attempt to reduce payroll, the Padres were closing in on trading their starting shortstop, Khalil Greene, who is due to make $6.5 million next year in the final season of his contract.... (more) KHALIL GREENE ON THE BRINK OF BEING MOVED
Peavy and The Cubs - MacPhail Could Save the Day
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What They Need: San Diego Padres - Trade Peavy, Good Divorce Laywer
umpbump.com — The San Diego Padres lost a grand total of 99 games last year. They were third to last in RBI, second to last in team batting average, and dead last in runs scored. Their pitching was arguably better, but only marginally; they were 10th in ERA and in batting average against, and they allowed the sixth most runs in the National League. All of which was a drastic departure from 2007, when the Padres pitching staff was the best in the league. After such a disappointing season, you’d think the Padres front office would have a semblance of a plan to right the ship for next year, right? Well… Take one of their lone shining moments, another strong year from 2007 Cy ...

What They Need: San Diego Padres - Trade Peavy, Good Divorce Lawyer
umpbump.com — [image] The San Diego Padres lost a grand total of 99 games last year. They were third to last in RBI, second to last in team batting average, and dead last in runs scored. Their pitching was arguably better, but only marginally; they were 10th in ERA and in batting average against, and they allowed the sixth most runs in the National League. All of which was a drastic departure from 2007, when the Padres pitching staff was the best in the league. After such a disappointing season, you’d think the Padres front office would have a semblance of a plan to right the ship for next year, right? Well… Take one of their lone shining moments, another strong year from 2007 Cy Young winner, Jake Peavy . His ...

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