My latest article at The Hardball Times is on Jed Hoyer’s tenure in San Diego.
While it probably isn’t news to most of you, it is a somewhat comprehensive review of Hoyer’s major transactions with the Padres. Let me know what you think.
Via Mets Fever
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December 22, 2011
Mets announced today that they have signed Rob Johnson to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. The 28 y/o right hander is considered to have a strong arm and works well with pitchers, but had issues toward the end of his stay in Seattle with passed balls despite being described as a defensive specialist. Below is a video of Johnson throwing out Willie Bloomquist...
Via padres.com
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December 23, 2011
For Padres catcher Nick Hundley, there's been but one constant during Christmas -- family. But as far as where Hundley and his family have celebrated Christmas, that's anyone's guess.
Via RJ's Fro
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December 23, 2011
So, I was reading up on Mark Kotsay to do a blog post about our new backup outfielder (I know how much SDPads1 loves mocking the months old news about backup Padres players). Anyway, as I was reading Kotsay's bio I read that he was traded by Boston for outfielder Brian Anderson at the 2009 trade deadline. Now, you are probably wondering what the hell does this have to do...
Via MetsOnline
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December 22, 2011
The Mets announced that they have signed catcher Rob Johnson to a minor league deal. Johnson, who played in 67 games for the Padres last season hit .190, had an OBP of .259, and had 16 RBI.
He had the best catchers ERA in all of Major League Baseball in 2009, according to the press release (which you can see below).
Johnson will likely compete with Mike Nickeas for the job as backup...
Via Friarhood
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December 21, 2011
Writers love to write. No matter what, even when they haven't written in a long time they have to write eventually. And apparently they all decided to write this morning and last night on the Padres. I won't take up too much space up here because there are going to be a lot of links down there. All I will say though is it will be interesting to see what the Padres do...
Via mlb.com
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December 21, 2011
The Rangers acquired catcher Luis Martinez from the Padres for Minor League pitcher Ryan Kelly. Martinez, who appeared in 22 games for the Padres this past season, has been placed on the 40-man roster.
Via Friarhood
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December 23, 2011
I was drving home yesterday from San Luis Obispo and when I did get home I was a little surprised to see that no other Padres moves were made. Instead I read about other teams making their splash in the trade and free agent markets, i.e. Carlos Beltran to the Cardinals. With 2 days left before Christmas, it will be interesting to see if any moves are made or if we will have...
Via NBC Dallas- Fort Worth
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December 21, 2011
The Texas Rangers announced Wednesday they have acquired catcher Luis Martinez from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ryan Kelly.
Below is more from the Rangers on the trade:
Martinez, who has been added to the Rangers’ major league roster, appeared in 22 games over three stints (July 8-16; July 26-Aug. 12; Sept. 2-end of season) with San Diego in 2011...
Via Miami Herald
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December 21, 2011
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday traded pitcher Ryan Kelly to the San Diego Padres in exchange for catcher Luis Martinez.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 22, 2011
The Cubs are attempting to deal "most of their valuable assets" before Spring Training begins and "a complete overhaul of the team will definitely happen," two Major League sources tell David Kaplan of CSN Chicago. The impending Sean Marshall-for-Travis Wood trade is the first step in this process, as the Cubs are acquiring a young, controllable, 24-year-old...
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