CHASE HEADLEY RUMORS

Slumping D-backs look to solve Richard, Padres

Chase Headley says talks regarding a potential contract extension to stay in San Diego were becoming a distraction, so he's decided to wait until the offseason to focus on the negotiations. He hasn't seemed too distracted at the plate, though. The Padres seeks a sixth consecutive home victory Saturday night when they take on the Diamondbacks, who have lost four straight...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
21 days ago  |  Discuss

Headley: Contract talks a distraction

Padres third baseman Chase Headley says talk of a contract extension has become a distraction. The slugger says he spoke with team executive chairman Ron Fowler on Friday and explained his position that he didn't want to negotiate during the season. Says Headley: ''I'm trying to pour water on the fire as much as I can.'' Fowler, head of the ownership group...
Via Fox Sports
22 days ago  |  Discuss

Padres rumors: Chase Headley could be highest paid Padre ever

The ongoing negotiations between Chase Headley and the San Diego Padres may soon be coming to an end - and they may end in a deal that benefits both sides.  After seeming hesitant to sign Headley long-term, the Padres are ready to offer him a big contract.  Like all-time big. Corey Brock of MLB.com says Padres' executive chairman Ron Fowler has given the team's GM Josh...
Via MLB Injury News Verified_ybn
23 days ago  |  Discuss

Chase Headley on Switch Hitting for Power in San Diego

When we, as fans, use anecdotal evidence in our quest for baseball truths, we often over-emphasize iconic moments. Our sample degrades into big moments we can remember. So we turn to data to give us an unbiased look at the facts. But when a hitter evaluates himself and his swing, he usually turns to his memory for help. And though that evidence is anecdotal as well, the sample is...
Via Fangraphs Verified_ybn
April 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Chase Headley Activated From Disabled List, In Lineup Tonight

Go back a month and one day ago and everything was golden for Chase Headley. Coming off of a career year in which he hit 31 home runs, knocked in 115, stole 17 bases and even won the Gold-Glove award, he was looking to man the hot corner for a San Diego Padres team looking to make a run at the National League West division. Then bad luck happened. His presence was very welcomed...
Via FF Locker Room Verified_ybn
April 17, 2013  |  Discuss

Chase Headley could join Padres for final two games in LA

Chase Headley is expected back any day now.  The Gold Glove winning third baseman for the San Diego Padres suffered a fractured thumb during spring training when he jammed it on the second base bag.  He has been rehabbing ever since, but Headley appears ready to join his team and come off the 15-day DL. Austin Laymance of MLB.com says the Padres have even left an open locker...
Via MLB Injury News Verified_ybn
April 16, 2013  |  Discuss

Chase Headley to Miss Next 30 Days

Chase Headley Padres fans will get an early taste of the Padres lineup minus Chase Headley.  Scott Bair of the AP reported earlier today via twitter: Chase Headley has fractured the tip of his thumb. He’s going to miss a month. Won’t require surgery This is a huge setback for the Padres, who already lack offensive punch.  Headley coming off his best season in the majors finished...
Via Friarhood
March 18, 2013  |  Discuss
THUMBS DOWN

Headley out for 'at least' a month

Bad news for the Padres and their fans, as their star third baseman will miss at least the first month of the season with a broken thumb. 

Via Rumors and Rants Verified_ybn
March 18, 2013  |  Discuss

The Padres Need to Trade Chase Headley Now!

Chase Headley – Photo by SD Dirk After contract negotiations went nowhere this off-season it’s time for the Padres to cash in on Chase Headley’s breakout season. We have heard that this team is going to build from within and retain talent, but at a certain point if you can’t retain that talent you need to cash in and get maximum value. Chase Headley’s value will likely...
Via Friarhood
February 01, 2013  |  1 Comment

Win a Chase Headley Bobblehead!

Chase Headley Bobblehead We are kicking off 2013 with a great contest.  You can win a Chase Headley bobblehead if you are able to guess the amount he will make in 2013. Headley is currently going through the arbitration process with the Padres and the two will either agree on an amount, or a judge will.  Until then, let’s have a little fun. Chase Headley is asking for $10.3M...
Via Friarhood
January 27, 2013  |  2 Comments
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