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Padres Still Looking For Young Center Fielder
Yesterday Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union-Tribune wrote of Kevin Towers' pursuit of a long-term center field option.  Jim Edmonds remains a question mark, and his contract is up after '08 anyway. Krasovic says the Cubs "have kept tabs" on shortstop Khalil Greene , while the Padres are still eyeing Felix Pie .  The Cubs' win-now approach could lead to that move, as ...
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That's A Winner!
Rockin' the Red — ... One steaming hot rumor to pass along: the Padres are in the market again for an outfielder, a center fielder to be specific. Seems that they'd like to get a long-term solution post-Edmonds. We were one step ahead of them, eh? ...

MAY DAY!!!
Gaslamp Ball — ... There is a point to this point besides pointing out that it is now May and the Padres will be playing baseball now (as evidenced by last night's game). The point is that the Baseball Gods help those who help themselves and looking at MLB Trade Rumors today, I realize that we really should start looking for a young centerfielder. ...

Sweet Uncle Lou’s Friday Roundup: The “You Think I’m Stupid?” Edition
Hire Jim Essian — ... If we’re honestly considering trading Pie for Khalil Greene, can we at least wait until Theriot stops hitting to pull the trigger? I don’t know if he’s playing over his head right now, but the kid is doing well so far this year. If it ain’t broke… ...

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