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Pads avoid arbitration with Bell, Ludwick, Adams, Headley, and Stauffer

On 18 Jan 2011, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 5 Comments

The Padres avoided arbitration with their remaining 5 eligible players today, announcing deals with Heath Bell, Ryan Ludwick, Mike Adams, Chase Headley, and Tim Stauffer.

Padres Reported to Be Close To Signing Qualls

On 13 Jan 2011, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 2,356 Comments

Corey Brock, who does a great job covering Padres for MLB.com, is reporting that Pads are close to signing right handed reliever Chad Qualls to help out their bullpen.

Baseball Family Suffers Terrible Loss In AZ Shooting Tragedy.

On 10 Jan 2011, In Baseball, Random Thoughts, by Bob Scanlan, 227 Comments

As shocking as the news was that a gunman in Arizona had opened fire on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her constituents, it turned even more heartbreaking for the baseball community to learn that one of the

Padres Invite 20 Non-Roster Players To 2011 Spring Training

On 06 Jan 2011, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 240 Comments

The Padres announced to day that they have so far invited 20 non-roster players to 2011 big league spring training.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All!

On 24 Dec 2010, In Random Thoughts, by Bob Scanlan, 297 Comments

Thank you so much to each of you for joining me on CH4, HeyScan.com, Facebook, Twitter, and in person at various events throughout the year.

Hawpe To Join Padres?

On 23 Dec 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 7 Comments

Rumors are surfacing that the Padres are in discussions with former Rockie OF Brad Hawpe.

Padres Obtain C Rob Johnson From Mariners

On 21 Dec 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 291 Comments

The Padres just released a press announcement that they have traded for catcher Rob Johnson from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

Greinke Moved To Brewers For Four Player Package

On 19 Dec 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 380 Comments

Within 48 hours of him making a public request to be traded from the Royals, former Cy Young award winner Zack Greinke is reported to have been moved to the Milwaukee Brewers for a four player

Padres Complete Middle Of Their Infield With Bartlett

On 17 Dec 2010, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 835 Comments

Finally, it is official – the Padres sent out the press release this afternoon that SS Jason Bartlett, along with a player to be named later, has been acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays for 4