Q&A with Grady Fuson

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Padres Farm Report (28 Apr 08)
Published 4/28/2008 by Geoff Young at Ducksnorts
... Before we get to the scores and what-not, be sure to check out Bill Center’s Q&A with Grady Fuson about the new Dominican Republic academy. ...

Padres Dominican Facility to Groom Future Wizards
Published 4/30/2008 by Chad Gramling at Baseball in Fort Wayne
... important for a player to spend at least one year at the complex. Coming to the United States early can be an ordeal. And just because a player might spend two or three years at the complex doesn’t mean he’s not a prospect. The six-year clock (for minor leaguers) doesn’t start ticking until they come to the United States. While most players are gifted skillwise, a lot of them are raw when it comes to mechanics. And remember, they’re very young” [source: SignOnSanDiego]. ...

Friday Links (9 May 08)
Published 5/9/2008 by Geoff Young at Ducksnorts
... Q&A with Grady Fuson (San Diego Union-Tribune). Grady Fuson talks about the Padres’ new Dominican Republic academy. No word on how the facility will affect beer prices at Petco. ...