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Rule V Draft - you can start caring

zotzotpadre — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:40:21 -0000

Rule V Draft - you can start caring

Now that Eulogio De La Cruz is gone, Padres fans can take an interest in Rule V available players. MLB Trade Rumors did this little list a while back (when I wasn't interested) and it has a couple links to interesting articles. Some notables might include Kei Igawa (who I believe was linked to and liked by the Padres before he signed with the Yankees, something like $10 mil?) and Donald Veal (who was included in Jake Peavy discussions between the Padres/Cubs last offseason)... What do you think?

WTF happened to Ben Davis?

zotzotpadre — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:04:40 -0000

WTF happened to Ben Davis?

Fangraphs seems to think Ben Davis is worth a shot on a minor league contract... I love the last line, too! You could carry 1 catcher!

"Ben Davis, RHP

You may remember Davis as a busted catching prospect. These days, he's working on a late career comeback as a knuckleball-throwing pitcher. While he's new to the craft, his first impression on the mound was a strong one. He pitched well enough in independent ball in 2008 to catch on with the Reds last year, and he pitched well in nine games for Sarasota out of the bullpen. He even racked up 14 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings, which is not something you usually see from knucklers.

Knuckleball pitchers are lottery tickets - for every Tim Wakefield, there are a bunch of Charlie Zinks. But there's always a chance that Davis' knuckler is better than the guys who wash out in the minors throwing the pitch, and if it is, he could be a pretty decent innings eater for a major league club. Plus, he could always serve as an emergency catcher."

Padres Discussion....

zotzotpadre — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:18:17 -0000

Padres Discussion....

After a boring day without any legitimate Adrian Gonzalez rumors, MLBTR discusses the other Padres...

2010 contention?

zotzotpadre — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:41:17 -0000

2010 contention?

"Hoyer ought to have $10MM+ to work with this winter despite a payroll in the low $40 millions. If the plan is to contend in 2010, it's not out of the question." I'm in.

Jed's big decisions

zotzotpadre — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:02:55 -0000

Jed's big decisions

Fangraphs takes a look at the Padres two biggest strengths. Imagine 2010 without Heath and Adrian, and maybe the best farm system in the majors...

I like our chances

zotzotpadre — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:02:13 -0000

I like our chances

Padres increased their playoff percentage (whatever that means) by 1.1% DIFF (whatever that means)... this was back when they were 4-2... imagine what their chances are now!

Powerless Padres

zotzotpadre — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:36:09 -0000

Powerless Padres

at least Moores made off with these and this (which apparently sits in his warehouse)...

I want some MO!

zotzotpadre — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:30:20 -0000

I think the Padres were interested in Willy Mo Pena a couple years ago (?)... and he was recently released from the logjam-outfield that the Nats have. I just read about Pena being released here...

He has some upside and he could be a good addition if he works out (can anyone say Gerut-of-2009?). I guess the problem would be finding a place for him to play... can he be our fourth outfielder for a couple months?

Strasburg demands

zotzotpadre — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:12:39 -0000

Strasburg demands

Reported by ESPN's Gammons (though the link is to the mlbtraderumors.com site - because i'm not an insider)

Strasburg could demand big money from the Nats... or else (Japan, M's and Padres...)

Sickels' San Diego Sleeper

zotzotpadre — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:33:24 -0000

According to John Sickels, at minorleagueball.com, this kid by the name of Wynn Pelzer is a sleeper prospect... I'm guessing this is not the type of sleeper that could have a big impact in 2009, but more of a guy that could appear near the top of the padres top-prospect list in the future...

Anyways, here's what Sickels has to say:

Wynn Pelzer, RHP, San Diego Padres
A ninth round pick out of the University of South Carolina in 2007, Pelzer went 9-6, 3.19 with a 100/32 K/BB in 118 innings for Fort Wayne in the Midwest League in '08, credible though not terrific performance. But it is better than what he did in college, where he struggled with his command, and scouts point to a 91-94 MPH fastball as a sign of potential. His breaking ball is also quite good, but his changeup and splitter need work, and his command within the strike zone is still wobbly. I saw him pitch in college and was impressed with his arm strength, and I still think he's got significant development potential.

To read about the rest of the sleepers in the nl west, jump