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Pads Take Opener – Show Off Some Of New Winning Formula

On 01 Apr 2011, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 2,083 Comments

In many ways, in my opinion, it exemplified how this 2011 Padres 25 will have to play in order to keep pace with what should be a stronger overall N.L. West division. Tim Stauffer did

Twins not the only team in need of Heath Bell

On 01 Apr 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 332 Comments

With all the talk about the Twins losing their closer, Joe Nathan, to season ending surgery many people have overlooked another playoff contending team that may need the services of Padre closer Heath Bell even more

What can the Twins offer for Heath Bell?

On 22 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 53 Comments

I mentioned a week ago that the Twins would be sniffing around Padres camp in heat for a closer…Heath Bell. Now it’s official, and with the rumors flying hot and heavy about the Twins growing interest

Padres 2010 “IF” list: Part II – bullpen

On 11 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 11 Comments

What a difference a year makes! This time last year the “if” about the Padre bullpen was pretty straightforward. The bullpen would be fine IF Kevin Towers could find 6 new faces to fill it.