With the season ending injury to right-hander Mark Worrell, one of the players that came over from St. Louis in the Khalil Green trade, the Padres were in need of another arm and had yet to decide who the "player to be named later" would be. That changed this morning after the Padres had announced that they had come to an agreement, with the Cardinals, on that player.
According to MadFriars.com, the Cardinals have sent right-hander Luke Gregerson to San Diego to complete the deal. The 24-year-old spent all of last season in Double-A Springfield, finishing the year with a 7-6 record, 10 saves and a 3.35 ERA in 57 relief appearances.
Gregerson is expected to join the Padres' in Peoria on Tuesday.
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Maddux goes 7 strong in win over Giants
Greg Maddux shook off a rough first inning and retired 19 of the last 20 batters he faced in his 7 innings of work in a 8-4 win over the San Francisco Giants in their home opener, giving up just 1 run on 3 hits, walking 2 and striking out five.
It was a different feel at the ballpark, a face Giants fans had gotten so used to in his tenure is no longer there and now see their team moving in a different direction. Barry Bonds was not in the Giants lineup, his face was gone from the left field wall, as was the home run counter towards right center field. A good thing for the Padres as Bonds seem to wear out Padre pitchers in the past, homering 8 times off last night's starter Greg Maddux.
Adrian Gonzalez had a big night for San Diego, going 4-5 with a HR, 2 RBI's and 4 runs scored. Khalil Greene went 2-3 with a triple and driving in 3, Jim Edmonds also had his best night thus far going 2-5 with a pair of RBI singles.
The Padres jumped on Giants' starter Matt Cain early, and often. In the 1st inning, Adrian Gonzalez hit his 2nd HR of the season, a 2-run shot to left center after a Tad Iguchi double. In the 3rd, Edmonds would single home Iguchi, Greene would follow with a sac fly that would score Adrian Gonzalez, then Kevin Kouzmanoff would score on a throwing error off the bat of Scott Hairston.
For the Giants, the only real bright spot was catcher Benjie Molina who went 2-4 with 3 RBI's. Starter Matt Cain really struggled in his 2nd start of the season, going 4 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (4 ER) on 7 hits, striking out 5 but he also walked 5 batters.
The 2 teams will face off again tonight at 7:15pm, Randy Wolf (0-0, 1.50 ERA) will go for San Diego. The Giants will go with young right-hander Tim Lincecum (1-0, 2.25 ERA).
It was a different feel at the ballpark, a face Giants fans had gotten so used to in his tenure is no longer there and now see their team moving in a different direction. Barry Bonds was not in the Giants lineup, his face was gone from the left field wall, as was the home run counter towards right center field. A good thing for the Padres as Bonds seem to wear out Padre pitchers in the past, homering 8 times off last night's starter Greg Maddux.
Adrian Gonzalez had a big night for San Diego, going 4-5 with a HR, 2 RBI's and 4 runs scored. Khalil Greene went 2-3 with a triple and driving in 3, Jim Edmonds also had his best night thus far going 2-5 with a pair of RBI singles.
The Padres jumped on Giants' starter Matt Cain early, and often. In the 1st inning, Adrian Gonzalez hit his 2nd HR of the season, a 2-run shot to left center after a Tad Iguchi double. In the 3rd, Edmonds would single home Iguchi, Greene would follow with a sac fly that would score Adrian Gonzalez, then Kevin Kouzmanoff would score on a throwing error off the bat of Scott Hairston.
For the Giants, the only real bright spot was catcher Benjie Molina who went 2-4 with 3 RBI's. Starter Matt Cain really struggled in his 2nd start of the season, going 4 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (4 ER) on 7 hits, striking out 5 but he also walked 5 batters.
The 2 teams will face off again tonight at 7:15pm, Randy Wolf (0-0, 1.50 ERA) will go for San Diego. The Giants will go with young right-hander Tim Lincecum (1-0, 2.25 ERA).
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Wolf pitches 6 scoreless in 4-4 tie
Randy Wolf seems to be pitching himself out of the funk he's been in lately, today was the best day he's had thus far.
The Padres' left-hander went 6 innings today against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and was not scored upon, giving up just 5 hits, walking 1 and striking out two. Glendon Rusch, who came in in the 8th inning, continued his impressive pitching. He pitched a perfect inning, striking out 2 and lowering his spring ERA to 0.79.
Offensively for San Diego, Khalil Greene went 2-for-2 with 2 doubles and an RBI. Tony Clark and Tadahito Iguchi also collected 2 hits each for the Padres, Clark had an RBI. Brian Myrow added a HR in the 8th inning, his 1st of the spring, upping his spring batting average to an even .400.
The Padres will stay in Peoria to face the Kansas City Royals, game time will change to 7:05pm. Justin Germano will get the start for the Padres and is scheduled to go 6 innings.
The Padres' left-hander went 6 innings today against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and was not scored upon, giving up just 5 hits, walking 1 and striking out two. Glendon Rusch, who came in in the 8th inning, continued his impressive pitching. He pitched a perfect inning, striking out 2 and lowering his spring ERA to 0.79.
Offensively for San Diego, Khalil Greene went 2-for-2 with 2 doubles and an RBI. Tony Clark and Tadahito Iguchi also collected 2 hits each for the Padres, Clark had an RBI. Brian Myrow added a HR in the 8th inning, his 1st of the spring, upping his spring batting average to an even .400.
The Padres will stay in Peoria to face the Kansas City Royals, game time will change to 7:05pm. Justin Germano will get the start for the Padres and is scheduled to go 6 innings.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
4-run first paces Padres 11-5 win over Giants
The Padres offense wasted no time getting to Giants young right-hander Tim Lincecum.
After a Jeff DaVanon single and Tad Iguchi getting hit by a pitch, Barrett would singled home Jeff DaVanon from 2nd for a 1-0 Padres lead. Tony Clark would single to load the bases but Lincecum got Greene and Ambres out on strikes, which set the stage for Chase Headley. He hammered a bases clearing double to center to extend the lead to 4-0. It was Headley's only hit of the day in 3 AB's but he made it count.
Also having big days for the Padres, offensively, were outfielders Jody Gerut and Paul McAnulty. Gerut hit his 2nd HR of the spring, a solo shot in the 7th inning off Giants' reliever Erick Threets. McAnulty his his 3rd of the spring, a 3-run blast off Brad Hennessey in the 8th inning.
On the pitching side, Chris Young didn't look nearly as sharp as he has his previous two outings, but I'm sure getting little sleep with a newborn in the house is a legitimate excuse. CY gave up 3 runs on 4 hits in 4 innings of work. Enrique Gonzalez, Cla Meredith and Joe Thatcher combined to no hit the Giants over the final 5 innings, striking out 4.
Up next for San Diego, they will travel to Mesa to take on the Chicago Cubs. Jason Marquis is scheduled to start for the Cubs, opposite Greg Maddux for San Diego. The Padres also have Wil Ledezma, Kevin Cameron and Mark Gardner scheduled to pitch tomorrow as well. Game time is 1:05pm.
After a Jeff DaVanon single and Tad Iguchi getting hit by a pitch, Barrett would singled home Jeff DaVanon from 2nd for a 1-0 Padres lead. Tony Clark would single to load the bases but Lincecum got Greene and Ambres out on strikes, which set the stage for Chase Headley. He hammered a bases clearing double to center to extend the lead to 4-0. It was Headley's only hit of the day in 3 AB's but he made it count.
Also having big days for the Padres, offensively, were outfielders Jody Gerut and Paul McAnulty. Gerut hit his 2nd HR of the spring, a solo shot in the 7th inning off Giants' reliever Erick Threets. McAnulty his his 3rd of the spring, a 3-run blast off Brad Hennessey in the 8th inning.
On the pitching side, Chris Young didn't look nearly as sharp as he has his previous two outings, but I'm sure getting little sleep with a newborn in the house is a legitimate excuse. CY gave up 3 runs on 4 hits in 4 innings of work. Enrique Gonzalez, Cla Meredith and Joe Thatcher combined to no hit the Giants over the final 5 innings, striking out 4.
Up next for San Diego, they will travel to Mesa to take on the Chicago Cubs. Jason Marquis is scheduled to start for the Cubs, opposite Greg Maddux for San Diego. The Padres also have Wil Ledezma, Kevin Cameron and Mark Gardner scheduled to pitch tomorrow as well. Game time is 1:05pm.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Hoffman struggles, Padres lose 6-2
In his spring training debut, Trevor Hoffman didn't look like the Trevor of old, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs in 1 inning of work.
Jake Peavy, who made the start for San Diego, pitched 2 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned as well.
Chase Headley continued his hot start to the spring, going 2-for-2 with a couple of singles in 2 at bats. Khalil Greene, Chip Ambres and Scott Hairston all had doubles to lead the San Diego offense.
Tomorrow, the Padres will travel to take on the Brewers, Chris Young is expected to start for the Padres.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Padre fans still want the "big bat"
I listen to the sports talk shows out of San Diego, I listen to Padre fans call in and express their opinion on their team but the one thing I keep hearing that noone has been able to explain is the "we need a big bat in the lineup."
Every time I hear a fan call in and say "why can't we get a big bat," but I've yet to hear one name thrown out that the this team would legitimately be able to acquire. Then another question comes to mind, what's wrong with the bats this team already has?
Every time I hear a fan call in and say "why can't we get a big bat," but I've yet to hear one name thrown out that the this team would legitimately be able to acquire. Then another question comes to mind, what's wrong with the bats this team already has?
- Kevin Kouzmanoff .275 BA 18 HR's 74 RBI's...not good enough, ok let's try another name.
- Khalil Greene .254 BA 27 HR's 97 RBI's...still not, hmm..ok, one more
- Adrian Gonzalez .282 BA 30 HR's 100 RBI's
What exactly are you looking for Padre fans? Alex Rodriguez? If you want him, are you prepared to pay him $200M? Adam Dunn? Are you prepared for 160 - 180 strikeouts?
This organization has a plan they put in place when CEO Sandy Alderson came on board, they've followed that plan to the T and they're just starting to reap the benefits with guys like Chase Headley, Matt Antonelli and Wade LeBlanc. This team is going to be a team to be reckoned with in 2008, they have a pitching staff and bullpen that could be the strongest in the National League.
Be patient. I'm going to go out on a limb on this one but it's something I truly believe. In 5 years, the Padres and their fans will have celebrated a World Series title, the first in the team's history. When you ask? If you want me to throw out a year, how about 2010. So, please, if you want to come with the "we need a big bat" argument, be prepared with a name and what it's going to take for San Diego to land him, or just let this team ride with what they got.
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