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Dodgers | Five file for free agency Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:26:03 -0800 CBSSports.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jim Thome, SP Jeff Weaver, C Brad Ausmus, SP Vicente Padilla and RP Guillermo Mota have filed for free agency.
Dodgers | Padilla does not need surgery Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:13:18 -0800 The Los Angeles Daily News reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla (leg) will not need surgery on his left leg after being accidentally shot by his shooting instructor in Nicaragua.
Dodgers | Padilla expected to file for free agency Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:17:53 -0800 ESPN.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla is expected to file for free agency. General manager Ned Colletti said the team is interested in re-signing him.
Dodgers | More on Padilla Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:42:40 -0800 Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla's agent Adam Katz said Padilla (leg) was treated for a minor gunshot wound in his right leg. Padilla was grazed in his right thigh by a bullet, and the incident was deemed a "hunting accident." At least two news outlets reported that Padilla was accidentally shot by his "escort," who was trying to fix Padilla's malfunctioning gun.
Dodgers | Padilla shoots himself Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:29:17 -0800 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla (leg) accidentally shot himself in the right leg Tuesday, Nov. 3, but the wound is not believed to be serious. The incident took place in Padilla's native Nicaragua.
Dodgers | Padilla blasted in Game 5 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:19:40 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla surrendered six runs in just three innings to lose Game 5 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Dodgers | Padilla starting Game 5 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:16:24 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will start Game 5 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 21, over SP Clayton Kershaw.
Dodgers | Padilla likely to start Game 5 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:53:50 -0700 The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla is likely to start Game 5 of the NLCS over SP Clayton Kershaw.
Dodgers | Kershaw or Padilla to start Game 5 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:12:42 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw or SP Vicente Padilla will start Game 5 of the NLCS.
Dodgers | Padilla allows a run in NLCS Game 2 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:12:04 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla allowed one run and four hits in 7 1/3 innings, struck out six and walked one in a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, Oct. 16, during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. He did not pick up the decision.
Dodgers | Rest of rotation rounding out Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:04:12 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will start Game 2 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies and SP Hiroki Kuroda will go in Game 3. SP Randy Wolf could be called on to start in Game 4.
Dodgers | Padilla to be in rotation for NLCS Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:03:44 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will be in the starting rotation for the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to general manager Ned Colletti.
Dodgers | NLCS rotation not finalized Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:19:04 -0700 MLB.com's Tom Singer reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have not finalized their starting rotation for the National League Championship Series, which begins Thursday, Oct. 15. SPs Chad Billingsley, Jon Garland and Hiroki Kuroda (neck) - none of whom started games against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS - are under consideration for the rotation, along with SPs Clayton Kershaw, Vicente Padilla and Randy Wolf.
Dodgers | Padilla pitches seven scoreless in Game 3 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:59:24 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla pitched seven scoreless innings in Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series to pick up the win. He allowed four hits while striking out four batters and walking one.
Dodgers | Padilla, Billingsley round out NLDS rotation Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:36:37 -0700 The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will start Game 3 of the NLDS, followed by SP Chad Billingsley in Game 4, if necessary.
Dodgers | Billingsley throws simulated game Monday Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:10:32 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley threw a simulated game Monday, Oct. 5, going five innings in an instructional league game while making 82 pitches. Billingsley last pitched in a game Sept. 29, and was winless since Aug. 18. Billingsley, SPs Vicente Padilla and Jon Garland are all under consideration for the last two starting spots in the Divisional Series.
Dodgers | Padilla fans 10 in Sunday win Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:26:57 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla struck out 10 batters Sunday, Oct. 4, in a 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Dodgers | Padilla to start Sunday Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:28:11 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will start the team's season finale Sunday, Oct. 4. He now appears to be a part of the playoff rotation with SP Hiroki Kuroda (neck) ailing.
Dodgers | Wolf appears likely to start Game 1 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:22:36 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Randy Wolf is likely to start Game 1 of the Divisional Series. Wolf will start against the Colorado Rockies Friday, Oct. 2. Manager Joe Torre said SP Vicente Padilla will pitch out of the bullpen this week, but that does not necessarily mean that he won't be in the rotation in the playoffs. SP Chad Billingsley is lined up to start Sunday, Oct. 3.
Dodgers | Padilla to pen Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:17:40 -0700 Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will finish the regular season in the bullpen.
Dodgers | Billingsley, Garland tapped for next starts Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:53:58 -0700 The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will start Tuesday, Sept. 29, against the San Diego Padres, with SP Vicente Padilla pitching in relief that day if needed. SP Jon Garland will take his turn Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Dodgers | Team expected to use four-man rotation in playoffs Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:29:55 -0700 The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre plans to use a four-man rotation in the postseason. The team is currently using Randy Wolf, Clayton Kershaw, Hiroki Kuroda, Jon Garland, Vicente Padilla and Chad Billingsley as starters. All six were called into Torre's office before the game Saturday, Sept. 26, and were told no decisions have been made. Torre did not consider using a three-man rotation because he doesn't believe any of the starters would be at their peak on three days' rest.
Dodgers | Billingsley's next start pushed back Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:32:18 -0700 David Ely, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley will be pushed back from his regularly scheduled start against the San Francisco Giants Saturday, Sept. 19, to face the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 23. SP Vicente Padilla will go Friday, Sept. 18, SP Jon Garland will pitch Saturday, Sept. 19, and SP Randy Wolf will start Sunday, Sept. 20.
Dodgers | Wolf to miss a turn Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:14:27 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Randy Wolf (elbow) will miss his next start with elbow irritation. He has returned to Los Angeles to be examined by doctors, and is expected to receive a cortisone injection, according to manager Joe Torre. The team thinks Wolf's injury is not very serious. SP Hiroki Kuroda will now start Friday, Sept. 11, with SP Vicente Padilla going Saturday, Sept. 12, and SP Chad Billingsley pitching Sunday, Sept. 13. Torre is optimistic that Wolf will only miss one start.
Dodgers | Padilla wins second game Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:28:22 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla allowed two runs on six hits, a walk and struck out three in six innings to notch his second win with the team Monday, Sept. 7, as the Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers | Kuroda set to return Sunday Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:24:17 -0700 David Ely, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda (concussion) threw a successful bullpen session Thursday, Sept. 3, and is set to start against the San Diego Padres Sunday, Sept. 6. SP Vicente Padilla might back up Kuroda in case anything goes wrong.
Dodgers | Padilla has bruised calf Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:28:06 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla (calf) was limping around in the clubhouse Tuesday, Sept. 1, after being hit by a line drive in his left calf during his last start. However, Padilla said his calf was greatly improved Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Dodgers | Padilla wins in first start with team Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:08:17 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla (1-0) won his first start with the team Thursday, Aug. 27, against the Colorado Rockies.
Dodgers | Padilla's contract purchased Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:05:58 -0700 CBSSports.com reports the Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of SP Vicente Padilla from the minors Thursday, Aug. 27.
Dodgers | Padilla to start next Thursday Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:27:12 -0700 Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla is scheduled to make his first start for the team Thursday, Aug. 27, against the Colorado Rockies. The Dodgers were impressed by his bullpen session Thursday, Aug. 20. "He came out firing," said bullpen catcher Mike Borzello. "In a bullpen session, you don't know what they'll bring. He showed his sinker, cutter, everything he has. I was surprised with his velocity. He was throwing like he would in a game."
Dodgers | Padilla to start Saturday in minors Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:39:33 -0700 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla will make a start at Triple-A Albuquerque Saturday, Aug. 22.
Dodgers | Sign Padilla Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:06:18 -0700 Jon Weisman, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent SP Vicente Padilla (Rangers). Padilla is scheduled to make at least one start in the minors.
Dodgers | Considering Padilla Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:22:04 -0700 Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are now considering signing free-agent SP Vicente Padilla (Rangers), with the injury to SP Hiroki Kuroda (concussion), according to a source who has spoken with Padilla's agent. A deal could be reached as early as Wednesday, Aug. 19, with him starting in the minors.
Dodgers | Unlikely to sign Padilla Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:31:19 -0700 Dylan Hernandez, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are unlikely to sign free-agent SP Vicente Padilla (Rangers), according to a source in the team's front office.
Rangers | Padilla released Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:53:24 -0700 CBSSports.com reports the Texas Rangers released SP Vicente Padilla Monday, Aug. 17.
Brewers | No interest in Smoltz, Padilla Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:28:23 -0700 Tom Haudricourt, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Milwaukee Brewers have no interest in acquiring Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz or Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla, according to general manager Doug Melvin.
Dodgers | Considering Padilla, Smoltz? Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:10:57 -0700 Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are considering adding either Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla or Boston Red Sox SP John Smoltz.
Rangers | Padilla designated for assignment Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:45:13 -0700 T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers designated SP Vicente Padilla for assignment Friday, Aug. 7. If he is not traded, the team plans to release him. SP Dustin Nippert will take Padilla's place in the rotation.
Rangers | Padilla earns win Friday Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:54:07 -0700 Updating previous reports, Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (flu) allowed three runs on six hits over six innings Friday, July 31, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out three, improving to 8-5 on the season. It was his first appearance since Friday, July 17, his last start before he was diagnosed with swine flu.
Rangers | Padilla to start Friday Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:18:50 -0700 Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (flu) will start Friday, July 31, for the first time since July 17.
Rangers | Padilla scratched Tuesday Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:24:28 -0700 MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (flu) was scratched from his start Tuesday, July 28, because he is still feeling the effects of the flu. SP Doug Mathis will make the start against the Detroit Tigers instead.
Rangers | Padilla to start Tuesday Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:01:33 -0700 The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (flu) will return to start Tuesday, July 28.
Rangers | Padilla tests positive for swine flu Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:42:01 -0700 The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (flu) has tested positive for the swine flu, though his symptoms are subsiding, and he's expected to make his next start. He ran in the outfield and threw a side session Friday, July 24, and his next start is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28.
Rangers | Padilla scratched from start Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:01:42 -0700 T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (flu) was scratched from his start Wednesday, July 22, with flu-like symptoms. SP Dustin Nippert will make the start in his place.
Rangers | Second half rotation set Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:32:40 -0700 The Associated Press reports the Texas Rangers rotation for the second half will start with SP Vicente Padilla and followed by SPs Scott Feldman, Tommy Hunter and Kevin Millwood.
Rangers | Padilla admits right hand is slightly bruised Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:34:35 -0700 The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (hand) said his right hand is only slightly bruised after it was hit by a grounder in the seventh inning Wednesday, July 8. He is not scheduled to start again before the All-Star break, and manager Ron Washington doesn't anticipate that the bruise will hinder Padilla for his next appearance.
Rangers | Padilla leaves early Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:11:43 -0700 The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (hand) left his start Wednesday, July 8, due to a bruised right palm.
Rangers | Padilla ready for Wednesday start Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:05:17 -0700 Jeff Wilson, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (shoulder) appears ready to make his start against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Wednesday, July 8. He threw a bullpen session Monday, July 6.
Rangers | Padilla's start delayed again Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:45:56 -0700 The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said SP Vicente Padilla (shoulder) will have his scheduled start pushed back from Tuesday, July 7, to Wednesday, July 8.
Rangers | Padilla pushed back Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:41:19 -0700 The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Vicente Padilla (shoulder) had his next start pushed back to Tuesday, July 7, due to soreness in his shoulder.
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