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Signs point to Hoyer as next Padres GM
Signs point to Hoyer as next Padres GM
SAN DIEGO – From all indications, the Padres seem nearly poised to take the wonder out of everybody and name a new general manager, the best bet being Jed Hoyer of the Boston Red Sox. According to a reliable Union-Tribune source and several reports around baseball, the selection of the Red Sox ...
Sources: San Diego Padres closer to hiring Jed Hoyer as GM
sports.espn.go.com — The San Diego Padres are moving closer toward hiring Jed Hoyer, an assistant general manager with the... Boston Red Sox, as their next general manager, according to major league sources. (more) Sources: San Diego Padres closer to hiring Jed Hoyer as GM
Padres general manager decision may impact Red Sox trade options
Padres general manager decision may impact Red Sox trade options
blog.masslive.com — Could Theo Epstein's lieutenant becoming the Padres' general manager mean the Red Sox landing the slugger of... their dreams? (more) Padres general manager decision may impact Red Sox trade ...
No major overhaul for Sox front office
espn.go.com — It is increasingly anticipated around the baseball universe that Red Sox vice president and assistant general manager... Jed Hoyer will be announced as the Padres general manager by the beginning of next week. But while Theo Epstein has extended offers ... (more) No major overhaul for Sox front office
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Padres general manager decision may impact Red Sox trade options
Red Sox Monster — ... in Boston. And, most importantly, all signs point to the Padres hiring Jed Hoyer , Epstein's top assistant, to be the new general manager in San Diego. Normally, this would all be an interesting personnel story. If he's selected, we'd congratulate Hoyer, who appears to be standup guy who was accessible to everyday fans through interviews ...

Hoyer "Closer" To Becoming Padres GM
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... THURSDAY, 9:09am: Chris Jenkins of the San Diego Union-Tribune describes the Hoyer hiring as "imminent," but says no announcement is scheduled for today. ...

Around the Mission: 10/22 Padres Links
Gaslamp Ball — ... under Boston general manager Theo Epstein since 2006 and would replace the fired Kevin Towers if the deal goes through. Hoyer emerges as leader for Padres GM | padres.com: News "As we see it, we want every piece of information possible before making a decision," Hoyer said in an interview in 2007. "We have spent a lot of time and energy in developing our quantitative methods, and we certainly use them in making player personnel decisions. Signs point to Hoyer as next Padres GM - SignOnSanDiego.com "We're in a state of limbo," ...

10/22 Assorted Baseball News That Somewhat Affects the Rays: Jed Hoyer as General Manager, Kevin Towers, and Milton Bradley
DRaysBay — Jed Hoyer likely the new Padres GM I wrote about this (supposedly imminent) hiring at FanGraphs last night. Hoyer seems bright, open-minded, and able to communicate effectively with others. Getting him away from Boston will not affect their flagship status amongst the league's front offices, but it does take one strong mind and relocates it far away, which is a plus. Knowing Boston, they'll replace him with someone just as talented and the effects won't be felt. Kevin Towers may land with Yankees or Red Sox ...

Jed Hoyer Likely to Be Next Padres GM
FanHouse — ... to replace long-time GM Kevin Towers, who was fired at the beginning of October, according to multiple outlets including the San Diego Union-Tribune. ...

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Rumors and Rants — ... other day - Strait Pinkie Lane Kiffin’s foolproof steps for wowing recruits - No Guts, No Glory Your week seven NFL picks - Sharapova’s Thigh Terrelle Pryor’s high school coach doesn’t like the way Ohio State is using the quarterback. Yeah, him and everyone else - ESPN Derrick Rose for MVP? Come on - Not Qualified to Comment Who the hell is Jed Hoyer? I forgot they even fired Kevin Towers - San Diego Union-Tribune The Browns’ secret weapon against division ...

Jed Hoyer Likely to Be Next Padres GM
FanHouse — ... to replace long-time GM Kevin Towers, who was fired at the beginning of October, according to multiple outlets including the San Diego Union-Tribune. ...

Jed Hoyer Likely to Be Next Padres GM
FanHouse — ... to replace long-time GM Kevin Towers, who was fired at the beginning of October, according to multiple outlets including the San Diego Union-Tribune. ...

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