Tag: San Diego Padres

Rounding Third: Padres not messing around

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Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – So, what did you do this week? I guarantee it wasn’t as much as what San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller did, as he completely transformed the identity, look, and overall perception of his team. […]

Braves send Justin Upton to San Diego

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres continued what has been a whirlwind week with Friday’s acquisition of two-time All-Star outfielder Justin Upton from the Atlanta Braves. Upton, a National League Silver Slugger Award recipient in 2014, heads […]

Kemp trade on hold over medicals

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(SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres are considering whether or not to finalize or void their agreed-upon trade for Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp due to results over the outfielder’s physical, according to a report from USA Today. Sources […]

Padres agree to 1-year deal with Morrow

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres signed pitcher Brandon Morrow to a one-year contract Tuesday. According to the Union-Tribune, the deal is worth $2.5 million guaranteed with incentives based on his role as either a starter or […]

Report: Padres set to acquire Kemp from Dodgers

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres have reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Matt Kemp from the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Kemp and catcher Tim Federowicz would head to the Padres in exchange […]

Padres add veteran IF Barmes

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres have finalized a one- year contract with free agent infielder Clint Barmes that includes a club option for the 2016 season. Barmes joins the Padres after spending the past three seasons […]

Padres, Cabrera part ways

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera is now a free agent after the team declined to offer him a contract for the 2014 season. Cabrera only appeared in 90 games last season for the Padres […]

Padres tab Kotsay as new hitting coach

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Former San Diego Padres player Mark Kotsay has been named the club’s new hitting coach, manager Bud Black announced Monday. Kotsay, who retired from a 17-year major league career after the 2013 season, replaces Phil […]

Padres name Geaney director of player development

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres named Sam Geaney director of player development on Thursday. Geaney, 29, joins the Padres after serving in the Oakland Athletics organization for the past nine seasons and will be responsible for […]

Padres fire hitting coach Plantier

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San Diego, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres have relieved Phil Plantier of his hitting coach duties. The Padres ranked last in the majors in several offensive categories in 2014, finishing 30th in runs (535), hits (1,199), runs batted […]