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Padres | Zawadzki goes deep Thursday
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:59:58 -0800

MLB.com reports San Diego Padres SS Lance Zawadzki hit his second home run and knocked in three runs in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Nov. 19. He ended his AFL season on a 14-game hitting streak.

Padres | Planning to spend in free agency
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:16:22 -0800

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres are planning to spend a bit of money in the free-agent market this offseason, according to new general manager Jed Hoyer. However, the payroll will be in the $40-million range like it was this year. "As far as approaching free agency, we're not going to be major players for free agents because of the size of our payroll," Hoyer said. "But we're going to go after targets we like ... aggressively. We have money in the budget to spend on free agency." The team is looking for a right-handed stick and some help for the starting rotation.

Padres | Zawadzki extends hitting streak
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:18:20 -0800

MLB.com reports San Diego Padres SS Lance Zawadzki extended his hitting streak to eight games and stole two bases in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Padres | Gonzalez wins Gold Glove
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:26:02 -0800

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez won his second Gold Glove award.

Padres | Young to begin throwing
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:35:39 -0800

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (shoulder) was given a clean bill of health and will begin a throwing program Friday, Nov. 13. "Thus far, I've been pretty encouraged from what I've done," Young said. "There's been no pain. And I'm doing some movements now that I couldn't do before the surgery.

Padres | A-Gon trade could come sooner than later
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:16:56 -0800

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez could be traded sooner rather than later. He wasn't featured on the team's season-ticket brochure, which could also be a sign that he will be dealt. "I think it's only a matter of time until they trade Adrian," said a source close to the situation. "'When' is the definitive call, not 'if.'"

Padres | Hundley has surgery
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:14:30 -0800

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres C Nick Hundley (hernia) had surgery to repair a sports hernia Wednesday, Nov. 4, and should be ready for spring training.

Padres | Blanco, Giles file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:11:44 -0800

The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco and OF Brian Giles filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.

Padres | Scribner earns save Wednesday
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:02:49 -0800

MLB.com reports San Diego Padres P Evan Scribner recorded his first save in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Padres | E. Gonzalez opts for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:13:01 -0800

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres 2B Edgar Gonzalez has opted for free agency after being outrighted to the minors.

Padres | Garrison pitching well in AFL
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:44:29 -0800

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres P Steve Garrison has given up just one run in his last 9 1/3 innings in the Arizona Fall League.

Padres | Hoyer attempting to recruit Hazen for assistant GM role
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:58:55 -0800

The Boston Herald's Sean McAdam reports that the San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer is trying to lure Boston Red Sox director of player development Mike Hazen to become the Padres' assistant general manager. Hazen is expected to make a decision this week, according to sources. It is uncertain if the Red Sox could retain Hazen by elevating him to assistant general manager.

Padres | Three activated from DL
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:05:15 -0700

The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres activated OF Brian Giles (knee), SP Chris Young (shoulder) and RP Mark Worrell (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Padres | Garrison earns win Wednesday
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:14:04 -0700

Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres P Steve Garrison allowed just three singles in three innings for his first win in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Padres | LeBlanc, Stauffer candidates for rotation
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:53:39 -0700

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres SPs Wade LeBlanc and Tim Stauffer will both be candidates to win a spot in the starting rotation next spring.

Padres | Hunter heating up in AFL
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:33:43 -0700

Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres OF Cedric Hunter went 2-for-3 with two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Oct. 27. He is hitting .282 with four RBIs in his last four games.

Padres | Fuson let go
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:37:30 -0700

Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports San Diego Padres vice president of scouting and player development Grady Fuson has been dismissed by the team with one year left on his contract.

Padres | Hoyer wants to build from within
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:50:25 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Tim Sullivan reports San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer said he wants to build the team from within rather than relying on trades or free agency.

Padres | Hoyer gets four-year deal
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:37:33 -0700

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer signed a four-year deal with an option for 2013.

Padres | Towers said A-Gon will be traded
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:19:18 -0700

The New York Daily News' Bill Madden reports former San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers said Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez will be traded. "They're going to have a $40 million payroll for the foreseeable future," said Towers, "and there's just no way they can devote half of that to one player. It's just a matter of when they decide to trade (Gonzalez)."

Padres | To name Hoyer as GM
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:47:30 -0700

Melissa Segura, of SI.com, reports the San Diego Padres will name Boston Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer as their new general manager Friday, Oct. 23, according to a front-office source.

Padres | Entire coaching staff returning
Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:01 -0700

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres agreed to one-year contract extensions with their entire coaching staff for the 2010 season, which includes bench coach Ted Simmons, hitting coach Randy Ready, pitching coach Darren Balsley, first base coach Rick Renteria, third base coach Glenn Hoffman and bullpen coach Darrel Akerfelds.

Padres | Moving closer to hiring Hoyer
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:03:13 -0700

Buster Olney, of ESPN The Magazine, reports the San Diego Padres are moving closer to hiring Boston Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer as their new general manager, according to major league sources.

Padres | Eppler could be candidate for GM position
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:39:50 -0700

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees director of pro scouting Billy Eppler could be a candidate for the San Diego Padres' open general manager position. However, he has not yet been interviewed for the job.

Padres | Could trade for a starter
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:51:30 -0700

Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports the San Diego Padres could trade for a starting pitcher.

Padres | Hoyer could be leading candidate to become GM
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:29:42 -0700

The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer is believed to be the leading candidate to become the San Diego Padres' next general manager.

Padres | Ng interviews for GM job
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:24:16 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Associated Press' Bernie Wilson is reporting Kim Ng interviewed for the San Diego Padres' vacant general manager's job on Saturday, giving her another chance to become the first female GM in major league history. Ng, the Los Angeles Dodgers' assistant general manager, interviewed with Padres CEO and vice chairman Jeff Moorad, according to a person familiar with the process.

Padres | Blanks removed from DL
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:08:15 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the San Diego Padres removed OF Kyle Blanks (foot) from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Padres | Alfonzo, Rodriguez become free agents
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:46:15 -0700

The Sports Network reports San Diego Padres C Eliezer Alfonzo and SS Luis Rodriguez both became free agents Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Padres | Four outrighted
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:11:56 -0700

CBSSports.com reports the San Diego Padres outrighted P Josh Geer, C Eliezer Alfonzo, SS Luis Rodriguez and OF Drew Macias to the minors Monday, Oct. 12.

Padres | Ng could be considered
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:01:53 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres could consider Los Angeles Dodgers assistant general manager Kim Ng for their vacant general manager position.

Padres | Showing interest in Levine
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:01:33 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSprots.com, reports the San Diego Padres have shown interest in Texas Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine for their vacant general manager position. However, they have yet to ask for permission to interview him, according to one major league source.

Padres | DiPoto not ruled out for GM job
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:01:01 -0700

Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks vice president of player personnel Jerry DiPoto has not been ruled out for the San Diego Padres' opening at general manager. However, there is an agreement between the two clubs that forbids the Padres owner Jeff Moorad from hiring a Diamondbacks' employee as his general manager. The Diamondbacks recently said they would consider waiving the provision if the Padres made such an offer.

Padres | Three released
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:13:04 -0700

Updating previous reports, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports the San Diego Padres released SP Cha Seung Baek, SP Shawn Hill and OF Cliff Floyd.

Padres | Interest in Hoyer as GM
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:22:14 -0700

The Boston Herald reports the San Diego Padres have received permission to interview Boston Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer to fill the vacancy left behind by the fired Kevin Towers. A second industry source confirmed that Hoyer has interest in the position.

Padres | Waivers sought on three players
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:14:14 -0700

The San Diego Padres' Twitter page reports the San Diego Padres sought waivers on SP Cha Seung Baek, P Shawn Hill and OF Cliff Floyd Thursday, Oct. 8.

Padres | De La Cruz added to roster
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:13:48 -0700

The San Diego Padres' Twitter page reports San Diego Padres P Eulogio De La Cruz was added to the 40-man roster Thursday, Oct. 8.

Padres | Burke undergoes surgery
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:08:25 -0700

The San Diego Padres' Twitter page reports San Diego Padres RP Greg Burke (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery Thursday, Oct. 8.

Padres | Forst not a candidate to become GM
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:27:28 -0700

Bernie Wilson, of The Associated Press, reports Oakland Athletics assistant general manager David Forst is not in the mix to become the new general manager for the San Diego Padres. Forst has not interviewed for the position, nor has anyone asked for permission to interview him.

Padres | Could have new GM by end of month
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:48:40 -0700

Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the San Diego Padres are hoping to have a new general manager in place by the end of the World Series at the end of October. In the meantime, manager Bud Black, executive vice president Paul DePodesta and assistant general manager Fred Uhlman Jr. will watch over the baseball-operations department. "I think we're close. We still have another couple of interviews scheduled, which will take place next week," owner Jeff Moorad said. "I would guess the next couple of weeks." The team is rumored to be interested in Jed Hoyer, the assistant general manager of the Boston Red Sox, as well as Billy Eppler, the director of professional scouting for the New York Yankees. Moorad said he has no intentions of involving any candidates from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He also stated that no internal candidates are of interest.

Padres | Considering Hoyer
Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:49:16 -0700

SI.com's Jon Heyman reports San Diego Padres owner Jeff Moorad said he'd like to have a new general manager in two or three weeks. He is considering highly regarded Boston Red Sox assistant GM Jed Hoyer and one or two others.

Padres | Kouzmanoff bests old fielding mark
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:09:41 -0700

The North County Times reports San Diego Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff finished the season with a National League-record .990 fielding percentage for third basemen after committing only three errors in 309 chances. He bested Vinny Castilla's .987 percentage in 2004.

Padres | Gregerson strikes out four in an inning
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:07:07 -0700

The North County Times reports San Diego Padres RP Luke Gregerson struck out four batters in an inning in his final appearance Sunday, Oct. 4, thanks to a passed ball by C Nick Hundley. It was the first time in Padres history a pitcher struck out four batters in the same inning. Gregerson, who was acquired as part of the trade that sent SS Khalil Greene to the St. Louis Cardinals, finished with 93 strikeouts in 75 innings.

Padres | Bell fit for Wii as part of offseason workouts
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:05:16 -0700

The North County Times reports San Diego Padres RP Heath Bell said his offseason diet will focus on more natural foods, meaning no sugars or fast food. The reliever, who was 6-4 with a 2.71 ERA and converted 42 of 48 save opportunities, also said the Nintendo Wii Fit workout program will play a role in his offseason conditioning.

Padres | Young confident for 2010
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:54:03 -0700

The North County Times' Dan Hayes reports nearly six weeks removed from shoulder surgery, San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (shoulder) is feeling healthy and confident. Young, who last pitched on June 14, has been cleared to resume a throwing program, but will wait until November.