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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the San Diego Padres

Apr 3, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

To say that the last decade has been a disappointment for the San Diego Padres would be a huge understatement. Their only winning season in the last 10 years came in 2010, but since then, San Diego has struggle...

Is it Time for the Padres to Part With Wil Myers? Is It Possible?

Tom Gibbons

Jan 16, 2019

Features, National League, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres once thought Wil Myers could be their franchise cornerstone. Last year they thought he was the answer to their problems at the hot corner. And there is speculation that now may be the...

Padres Sign Eric Hosmer to Eight-Year Deal

Griffin Fabits

Feb 17, 2018

San Diego Padres

On the eve of position players reporting to spring camp, the San Diego Padres have signed first baseman Eric Hosmer to an eight-year deal, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. SB Nation's ...

Padres, Wil Myers Agree To Long-Term Extension

Matt Wojciak

Jan 14, 2017

Breaking News, Contract, Offseason, San Diego Padres

On Friday afternoon, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal tweeted that the San Diego Padres and 26-year-old first baseman Wil Myers were close to agreement on a contract extension worth roughly $80 million over the next s...

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

James E. Clark

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...

The Most Interesting Hitters to Watch in 2016

Patrick Brewer

Mar 16, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The 2016 MLB regular season is now less than one month away. Spring training is already in full swing and roster decisions are starting to be made. With the offseason moving and shaking now complete, teams are ...

Wil Myers Poised for Breakout Season

Patrick Brewer

Mar 9, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

The 2015 season was a tough one in San Diego for almost all parties involved. The team struggled to mesh after an offseason filled with roster turnover. Almost all the new additions did not pan out, and former ...

Taking a Look Inside the Padres Left Field Situation

Zak Darman

Feb 6, 2016

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

Source: Denis Poroy/Getty Images North America The San Diego Padres filled their biggest hole by inking former White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez to a 1 year deal earlier in the offseason. Their biggest hole now?...

San Diego Padres in Neutral — A Dangerous Thing for Fan Base

James E. Clark

Jan 24, 2016

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

In the history of the San Diego Padres, the team has struggled to find an identity. There have been tons of ups and down in the franchises relationship with its fans. Last offseason, with the addition of A.J. P...

I Was Wrong About the San Diego Padres

John Czech

Sep 2, 2015

Features, National League, Opinions & Predictions, San Diego Padres

Being able to admit you were wrong about something -- especially in the sports world where your opinion can make or break you -- is not the easiest thing to do. Back in December of 2014 I jumped on the San Dieg...

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