James E. Clark, Author at Baseball Essential

The A.J. Preller Era: A Look at All 22 Trades So Far

May 11, 2016

Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

When the San Diego Padres hired A.J. Preller in August 2014, the team knew he would make changes. The ownership group knew that he would likely bring his own philosophy. With that thought process, he would brin...

Padres Interested in Dominican Youngster Luis Almanzar

James E. Clark

May 9, 2016

Features, Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, National League, San Diego Padres

The list for the top-30 international players has been released and the San Diego Padres are linked to many young players. Number three on the list of the top-30 is a 16-year-old shortstop from the Dominican Re...

The Emergence of Austin Hedges Could Make Derek Norris Trade Bait

James E. Clark

Apr 25, 2016

Major League Baseball, National League West, Opinions & Predictions, Rumors, San Diego Padres

As the 2016 season opened up, the San Diego Padres had a surplus of quality catchers on their 40-man roster. With the acquisition of Christian Bethancourt from the Atlanta Braves for Casey Kelly, the Padres hav...

Why is Jabari Not Being Allowed to #Blashtoff?

James E. Clark

Apr 24, 2016

Major League Baseball, National League, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

When the San Diego Padres dealt Yonder Alonso and Marc Rzepczynski to the Oakland Athletics in early December, not only did they receive a great left-handed pitcher in Drew Pomeranz and a decent LHP prospect in...

San Diego Padres Place Robbie Erlin on D.L.

James E. Clark

Apr 21, 2016

Headlines, Injuries, Major League Baseball, National League, San Diego Padres

Another day, another San Diego Padres injury. This time, the Padres lose left-handed pitcher Robbie Erlin with an elbow strain. A very tough blow for this young man as he looked poised to take major strides for...

A Brief Interview with Padres Minor League Pitcher Brad Wieck

James E. Clark

Apr 11, 2016

Interviews, San Diego Padres

Sometimes in the game of baseball things happen that you just don't understand. Every once in a while you just have to go with it and not question what task is put in front of you. The game of baseball is like ...

Padres Scouting Pablo Sandoval: What Does it Mean?

James E. Clark

Mar 28, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Rumors, San Diego Padres

A report from Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe states that the San Diego Padres have been and are currently scouting Pablo Sandoval. The switch-hitting third baseman has missed some games recently with a back i...

James Shields Trade Rumors Heating Up

James E. Clark

Mar 26, 2016

Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Rumors, San Diego Padres

It appears that the trade market for James Shields has indeed picked up like some speculated it would. As contending teams head into the 2016 season they realize through lack of depth or injuries that they do i...

Casey Janssen Granted Release by Padres

James E. Clark

Mar 25, 2016

San Diego Padres, Transactions

On Thursday morning the San Diego Padres trimmed their spring training roster down to 43 players. Veteran relief pitcher Casey Janssen was sent packing after a slow start in the Spring. The right-handed pitc...

Make or Break Year for Padres’ Andrew Cashner

James E. Clark

Mar 24, 2016

Features, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

When the San Diego Padres acquired Andrew Cashner from the Chicago Cubs for Anthony Rizzo in January of 2012 he was expected to be something special. Not that the fireball throwing right-hander hasn't been a go...

Author James E. Clark