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Padres acquire Baker from Marlins for LeBlanc Tue Nov 22 18:59:08 2011 EST
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres acquired catcher John Baker from the Miami Marlins in exchange for pitcher Wade LeBlanc on Tuesday. "We believe John fits well into our catching situation," Padres general manager Josh Byrnes said. "As a left-handed hitter with a good history of getting on base, he will provide us with depth and will help balance the roster from a left-right perspective." Baker missed all but 16 games in 2011 after undergoing surgery on his right elbow in th
Padres, Kotsay agree to one-year deal Wed Nov 16 23:23:44 2011 EST
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres agreed to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Mark Kotsay on Wednesday. "We are elated to bring Mark back to the Padres," said Padres GM Josh Byrnes. "His versatility and leadership will be invaluable for our club." The 35-year-old hit .270 with three home runs, 13 doubles and 31 RBI in 104 appearances in his lone season with the NL Central-champion Milwaukee Brewers. Kotsay played in San Diego from 2001-03, batting .283 with a .355
Hoyer introduced as new Cubs GM Tue Nov  1 18:59:27 2011 EST
els of a 75-87 finish in 2010. Chicago made back-to-back playoff appearances in 2007 and 2008, then went 83-79 in 2009. Hoyer, along with Jason McLeod -- who was named senior vice president of scouting and player development -- come from the San Diego Padres, where both men held similar posts. "Jed and Jason are among the most dynamic in the game and both will have a significant impact on our baseball operations department," said new Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. "I've work
Padres decline options on Harang, Hawpe, Qualls Mon Oct 31 16:21:57 2011 EST
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres have declined options for next season on right-handed pitcher Aaron Harang, infielder/outfielder Brad Hawpe and right-handed reliever Chad Qualls, the club announced Monday. Harang, 33, went 14-7 with a career-best 3.64 ERA in 28 starts with the Padres this past season, his first with the club. A 10-year MLB veteran, Harang has also spent time with the Athletics and Reds. The 32-year-old Hawpe hit .231 in 62 games with the Padres in 2011 bef
Padres name Byrnes executive VP and GM Mon Oct 31 15:10:33 2011 EST
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres named Josh Byrnes executive vice president/general manager on Monday. Byrnes has been San Diego's senior vice president of baseball operations since December 2010. Byrnes takes over for Jed Hoyer, who took over as GM of the Cubs last week. "Josh is one of the most respected and credentialed baseball executives in the game," Padres vice chairman/chief executive officer Jeff Moorad said. "His proven record and extensive background in scouting
Padres name Josh Byrnes executive vice president/general manager Mon Oct 31 14:45:43 2011 EST
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres named Josh Byrnes executive vice president/general manager on Monday. Byrnes has been San Diego's senior vice president of baseball operations since December 2010. Byrnes takes over for Jed Hoyer, who took over as GM of the Cubs last week. "Josh is one of the most respected and credentialed baseball executives in the game," Padres vice chairman/chief executive officer Jeff Moorad said. "His proven record and extensive background in scouting
Punchless Mets to move Citi Field walls in Mon Oct 31 14:26:15 2011 EST
ns in the National League this past season, the New York Mets will be moving the outfield walls at Citi Field closer to home plate. The Mets said Monday they will move in the walls in left and right field and lower the home run line to eight feet. They said the wall will be as much as 12 feet closer to home plate. Their 108 home runs this year beat only the San Diego Padres, Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates among NL teams. They hit just 50 of the homers at Citi Field, which opened in 2009.
A's cut ties with P Wuertz Tue Oct 25 16:57:38 2011 EST
jor league career (2004-2008) with the Chicago Cubs, and has posted a 21-11 record a 3.71 ERA in 426 career appearances. In other team news, the A's claimed right-handed pitcher Evan Scribner and outfielder Cedric Hunter off waivers from the San Diego Padres. Scribner began the season with Triple-A Tucson and made his major league debut on April 26, pitching two innings in an 8-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He spent the majority of his season with Tucson, posting a 2-3 record with 10 saves and a
Epstein ready to take on next challenge in Chicago Tue Oct 25 12:32:26 2011 EST
ard." Epstein said he will add people from outside the organization to his staff and speculation is that Jed Hoyer is the front-runner for the general manager's position. Hoyer, who worked with Epstein in Boston, is currently the GM with the San Diego Padres. In addition, manager Mike Quade's status is also in question. "I've already had a couple of nice phone conversations with Mike Quade and we plan to meet in the next week," Epstein remarked. "I look forward to sitting down with him in person
Dodgers' Gordon named NL Rookie of the Month Thu Sep 29 17:31:11 2011 EST
finished the season with a .304 batting average, 11 RBI, nine doubles, two triples and 34 runs scored in 56 games. Other rookies receiving votes included Gordon's teammates Kenley Jansen and Javy Guerra, Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, Cincinnati Reds infielder Juan Francisco and outfielder Yonder Alonso, New York Mets outfielder Lucas Duda, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Alex Presley, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and San Diego Padres right-hander Anthony Bass.
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