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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

Young Padres who have impressed this spring.

On 19 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 8 Comments

Most of the 54 players who came to spring training will not be breaking with the major league 25-man roster on opening day, but that doesn’t mean that their time in big league camp is wasted.

Padres rotation battle gets more interesting

On 16 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 302 Comments

Coming into spring training it seemed like the only spot being fought for was the 5th spot, but now all indications are that both the 4th and 5th positions are up for grabs.

Padres 2010 “IF ” list: Part IV – bench

On 13 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 1,573 Comments

This is the final part of the 2010 Padre “IF’ list, but certainly not the least important. In fact, this Padre bench may be the most versatile and competent group that Buddy Black has had to

Padres 2010 “IF” list: Part III – lineup

On 12 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 430 Comments

Here’s the good news…no, the GREAT news for the 2010 Padres lineup – NONE of their “IFs” include an aging veteran!

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.

Padres 2010 “IF” list: Part I – starting rotation

On 10 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 247 Comments

Every team has its “If” list as it gets ready for the season, for that team to be competitive. “If” we stay healthy, “if” that player can come back from his surgery, “if” the young phenom

Padres spring training – first impressions.

On 08 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 3 Comments

It never gets old. This is the 26th time I’ve been to spring training, and it still brings forth in me feelings of anticipation, optimism, and curiosity as to what untapped potential will be revealed.

Is Peavy’s pressure to pilfer Padres’ premier power player proper?

On 04 Mar 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 7 Comments

Ok, we’re done Poppin’ our P’s, but the question remains is Jake Peavy’s reported efforts to get White Sox GM, Kenny Williams, to trade for his former teammate, Adrian Gonzalez, in any way out of line?