March 26, 2008 -- The San Diego Padres announced yesterday that it would give free tickets to first responders and victims of the wildfires in San Diego County last October for this Friday's Spring Training Contest (March 28) at Petco Park between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Padres. Players will wear ballcaps from first responder agencies and organizations. 1,500 families that qualify for the tickets can still pick them up from their local long-term assistance centers. Pre-game activities will be devoted to the more than 35 organizations that assisted in relief efforts. Included are local fire agencies, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Red Cross, the U.S. Border Patrol and various animal help agencies; on Tuesday the Padres announced that the team has exercised manager Bud Black's contract option for the 2009 season. Black led the 2007 Padres to an 89-74 record, the squad's best record since 1998. Black's winning percentage of .546 was the best for a first-year "skipper" in the majors since 2003. Black is the 16th Padres manager; also on Tuesday the Padres optioned three more players to Triple-A Portland and three others were assigned to minor league camp. Infielders Byron Myrow, Oscar Robles and Craig Stansberry were optioned to Portland while RHP Adam Bass, LHP Shawn Estes and OF Chip Ambres were reassigned to the Beavers. As of today that leaves the major league squad with 32 players in camp including 30 from the 40-man roster and two non-roster invitees; Jake Peavy gets his final start of Spring Training today against the Texas Rangers at 1:05 p.m. PDT (Double XX SportsRadio AM 1090 & FM 105.7) live from Peoria...Ah the last days of Spring Training...
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March 24, 2008
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March 24, 2008 -- Today's Padres update; The Padres play today in Tempe against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, game time is 1:05 p.m. PDT (Double XX SportsRadio 1090 & 105.7); we like Vladimir Guerrero (Angels). He has three Spring Training HRs; Opening Day of MLB 2008 is almost upon us. Can you feel the anticipation, the excitement? It is definately in the air; the Padres took 1,440 baseball to Wukesong Stadium in Beijing to use in the two Spring Training games vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers; the Padres visited the Great Wall and Tiananmen Square; the Padres open the regular 2008 season on March 31 in Petco Park (7:05 PDT) vs. the Houston Astros. It is speculated that Jake Peavy will start against the Astros' Roy Oswalt; on Saturday, March 22, 2008 the Padres released OF Jeff
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March 19, 2008
Brett Hanavan
March 19, 2008 -- The San Diego Chargers announced medical-related updates on a few of its players in a press release yesterday.
Offensive tackle Marcus McNeill had an arthroscopic procedure done on his shoulder on March 11, 2008. He is expected to complete recovery in two to four weeks.
Linebacker Shawne Merriman had arthroscopic surgery on his knee on March 13. His recovery period is expected between four to six weeks from the date of the surgery.
San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith announced in February that defensive tackle Jamal Williams will have surgical procedures done on both of his knees. The procedure is expected to be completed soon.
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March 19, 2008 -- All the San Diego Padres news you need to know is right here.
The San Diego Padres issued a March 18, 2008 press release announcing roster moves. Twelve players were reassigned to a Padres minor league camp, four were optioned to the minor leagues while RHP Mike Gardner was outrighted to triple-A Scranton.
Reassigned were: RHP Paul Abraham; LHPs Arturo Lopez and Wade LeBlanc; INFs Marshall McDougall, Matt Antonelli and Edgar Gonzalez; OFs Mike Baxter, Will Venable, Drew Macias, Vincent Sinisi; Catchers Nick Hundley and Jose Lobaton.
Catcher Colt Morton and RHP Mauro Zarate were optioned to Triple-A Portland while RHP Ernesto Frieri has been sent to Double-A San Antonio and RHP Wilton Lopez was optioned to Single-A Lake Elsinore (Calif.).
With these roster moves the San Diego Padres now have 42 roster players in its big league Spring Training camp including 35 from the 40-man roster and seven non-roster invitees.
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March 18, 2008
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March 18, 2008 -- Trevor Hoffman visited with Jerry Coleman before today's 2008 Spring Training contest between the Chicago White Sox and the visiting San Diego Padres. Game time is 1:05 (Double XX SportsRadio 1090 AM & 105.7 FM); location is Tucson (Tucson Electric Park). Trevor is ever the professional and gentleman; straight forward and a great baseball communicator; articulate. He told Jerry that on both a historical and personal level it was special to visit China as a professional player. He referenced a bit of an eerieness in the air due to protestors in the the northern portion of China. "Things are going on so they are a little bit sensitive." Hoffman also talked about young baseball talent in San Antonio and its successes of last season. Hoffman said Matt Antonelli (among others) is going to make a splash with the San Diego Padres. Trevor is slowly working back into his season-ready workout regiment. Lots of long hours on the plane and little baseball time he referenced. Hoffman was back running wind sprints on the field in Peoria after only 12 hours off the plane. He said that player's bodies should be about right now heading into the season. "Some long toss for pitchers, gage any soreness then step up the workout or slow it down."
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Brett Hanavan
March 18, 2008 -- Trevor Hoffman visited with Jerry Coleman before today's 2008 Spring Training contest between the Chicago White Sox and the visiting San Diego Padres. Game time is 1:05 (Double XX SportsRadio 1090 AM & 105.7 FM); location is Tucson (Tucson Electric Park). Trevor is ever the professional and gentleman; straight forward and a great baseball communicator; articulate. He told Jerry that on both a historical and personal level it was special to visit China as a professional player. He reference a bit of an eerieness in the air due to protestors in the the northern portion of China. "Things are going on so they are a little bit sensitive." Hoffman also talked about young baseball talent in San Antonio and its successes of last season. Hoffman said Matt Antonelli (among others) is going to make a splash with the San Diego Padres. Trevor is slowly working back into his season-ready workout regiment. Lots of long hours on the plane and little baseball time he referenced. Hoffman was back running wind sprints on the field in Peoria after only 12 hours off the plane. He said that player's bodies should be about right now heading into the season. "Some long toss for pitchers, gage any soreness then step up the workout or slow it down."
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March 17, 2008
Brett Hanavan
March 17, 2008 -- Yesterday's Spring Training game between the San Diego Padres & Colorado Rockies was canceled due to rain.
Today, the Padres are at the Arizona Diamondbacks in Tucson (Tucson Electric Park), game time 1:05 p.m. Today Shawn Estes starts after yesterday's cancelation; the game is over and the Diamondbacks defeated the Padres 8-4. Shawn Estes took the loss. Padres pitchers gave up 19 hits. Jody Gerut homered for the Padres.
Tuesday -- at Chicago White Sox (Tucson Electric Park); 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday -- off
Thursday -- Seattle Mariners; 7:05 p.m. (Peoria), Channel 4 Padres TV game.
Friday -- at Milwaukee Brewers (Maryvale Baseball Park, Phoenix); 1:05 p.m.
Saturday -- at Kansas City Royals (Surprise Stadium, Surprise, Arizona); 1:05 p.m.
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March 11, 2008
Brett Hanavan
March 11, 2008 - 1:05 p.m. PDT start on Double XX SportsRadio; 1090 AM & 105.7 FM; it is already 4-0 Angels entering the bottom of the first; HR Jody Gerut in bottom of first for Padres, 4-1 Angels;
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Tuesday March 11, 2008 - The San Diego Padres are preparing to depart on a worldwide Spring Training road trip to Beijing, China. A portion of the Padres will travel while a squad stays behind to play in Peoria. The Padres take on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim today at 1:05 p.m. in Peoria. The departing portion of the roster leaves today from Phoenix on a flight to Beijing. Justin Germano is scheduled to start the first game on March 14 against the Dodgers. Peavy, Young and Maddox are staying in Arizona to prepare for the start of the season. Trevor Hoffman, Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Kouzmanoff will travel to China; 26 players in all will make the trip, many likely headed to the Padres' minor league system this season. Germano looked sharp last night on Channel 4 Padres telecast, going 4 scoreless two-hit innings. Over the weekend on Sunday, March 9, 2008 the Padres defeated the Chicago White Sox 12-4 convincingly. The Padres scored seven runs in the eighth inning to break the game open. Adrian Gonzalez and Luis Rodriguez were both 2 for 3 at the plate. The Edmonds leg injury now looks like 3 weeks out for the veteran former St. Louis Cardinal. Edmonds has had a great career; respected and revered and we've loved calling him "Jimmy World" all along. As a centerfielder, he can go get a batted ball with the best of alltime. I hope you find the fountain of youth in San Diego.
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March 07, 2008
Brett Hanavan
March 7, 2008 (4:05 p.m. PST) - San Diego Padres centerfielder Jim Edmonds is expected to miss a minimum of two weeks with calf strain following MRI this afternoon.
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