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San Diego Padres GM Jed Hoyer has 'cordial' meeting with Adrian Gonzalez's agent
Adrian Gonzalez's agent met with San Diego general manager Jed Hoyer on Friday, amid ongoing speculation that the Padres might consider trade proposals for the two-time All-Star or offer him a multiyear contract extension this offseason.
Pads have interesting pieces to move...
7 days ago by
Mets Fever
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The Padres maybe looking to move some players that might interest the Mets. San Diego currently has two third baseman who are both arbitration eligible, they could end up moving one of them to save some money. Either player could interest the Mets despite having a franchise player...
Rich Rodriguez, A Lesson In Humility
3 days ago by
Blog Critics
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Firing him does nobody and nothing any favors, especially the program's own sense of well being.
Trading Gonzalez now would be the wrong call
2 days ago by
Sign on San Diego
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The time to trade Adrian Gonzalez is no sooner than necessary, but before it's too late. When the price is right, but unlikely to rise. When the moon is in the seventh house, when Jupiter aligns with Mars and when both the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox are in the market...
Wednesday Presser Notes 11-4
Rich Rodriguez:
Brandon Minor has practiced more this week than he has any other week in more than a month. Hopefully that means he'll be healthy enough on Saturday to play. The team needs the element of downhill running that he provides. Carlos Brown has been limited with tendinitis...
You Better Learn To Recognize Michigan's AD, Honey
Since picking on Rich Rodriguez has become a little too easy lately, here's a new plotline for Michigan mockers to pursue....athletic director Bill Martin reduced to pulling the "Do you know who I am?" routine in his own stadium. Even worse, what could have been just...
Can the Padres Sign Adrian Gonzalez Long Term?
October 27, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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In 2009, the Padres' payroll ranked 29th in all of baseball with only the frugal Marlins behind them. However, there seemed to be hope on the horizon for a increased payroll when Jeff Moorad became the principal owner of the ballclub:"Next season will now have to be re-evaluated...
Michigan AD Bill Martin supports Rich Rodriguez
17 days ago by
Football Rumor Mill
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The man who hired Rich Rodriguez as Michigan's football coach said Rodriguez's job is secure. Rodriguez, in his second season with the Wolverines, has watched his team nosedive since a 4-0 start. They have lost five straight Big Ten games, are 5-5 and remain one game...
Dear Rich Rodriguez, What Were You Thinking??
October 11, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Words can't express how mad I am right now. I can't even break this game down objectively. All I can think of is with 7:42 left in the game why oh why would you put Denard Robinson in who is ...
Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Rich Rodriguez's job at Michigan likely safe for now
It seems unlikely Michigan will fire Rich Rodriguez after two awful seasons with an NCAA investigation looming, a search for a new athletic director under way and luxury boxes to fill at the Big House.
Practice-Gate Could Cost Rich Rodriguez His Job
October 27, 2009 by
No Guts, No Glory
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Remember that lil dust up at the University of Michigan a couple months ago? The one where former and current Michigan players accused Rich Rodriguez of forcing them to practice too much? The one where Rodriguez broke down while trying to dispel the accusations?
If not, click...
For the Last Time, Rich Rodriguez Is Going to Return Next Season
4 days ago by
Michigan Sports Center
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It’s natural for reporters to inquire about the status of Michigan’s football coach after two consecutive losing seasons, but I think it’s safe to say that Bill Martin and Mary Sue Coleman are sick and tired of being asked about Rich Rodriguez. Both were asked about...
Padres Name Jed Hoyer as Exec VP/General Manager
October 26, 2009 by
Biz of Baseball
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The San Diego Padres announced today they have named Jed Hoyer as Executive Vice President/General Manager. Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Jeff Moorad made the announcement.
Hoyer, 35, joins the Padres as the eighth General Manager in franchise history. He comes to San Diego...
Padres only open to dealing stars for right price
19 days ago by
Fox Sports
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There're probably 28 teams who'd like to have Adrian Gonzalez. But Ken Rosenthal says the Padres should hold out for the right deal.
Don't get too comfy. Teams may be willing to deal some big-time talents, including Adrian Gonzalez of the Padres, Ken Rosenthal says.
Lunch with Padres Media Relations
10 days ago by
Gaslamp Ball
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I forgot to mention it when it happened, but jbox and I recently had lunch with Warren Miller and his media relations team, Brett Picciolo, Josh Ishoo and Shaun O'Neall who runs the Padres Magazine.It was a pretty informal meet-and-greet. JBox and I didn't really have an...
Cavalcade of Whimsy ... All About The Coaches
3 days ago by
College Football News
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The BCS race is a snoozer and the Heisman chase is non-existent, so all anyone wants to talk about is Rich Rodriguez, Mark Mangino, and Charlie Weis. Pete Fiutak analyzes each coach's controversy, what Michigan and Notre Dame should do, and more in the latest Cavalcade of Whimsy.
Report: New Padres owner will fire longtime GM Kevin Towers
October 02, 2009 by
Big League Stew
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If your team is hiring, take note: One of the most experienced and successful general managers in the major leagues is about to become available on the free-agent market.New Padres CEO Jeff Moorad appears set to fire Kevin Towers, who since 1996 has administered four NL West titles...
Blog Ten Gameday: It Seems Rich Rodriguez Wants To Get Fired
20 days ago by
Foul Balls
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Now I’m of the opinion that the idea of firing a coach in only his second year at a school is idiotic. I don’t care what a school’s tradition is, a coach needs some time to work his system and players in, and he should be given that time.
All that being said, I can understand...
Faced With Increasing Scrutiny, Rich-Rod Throws Michigan Players Under the Bus
10 days ago by
The Big Lead
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Some college coaches lead by example. They take responsibility. They soothe the hysterical. They show a blend of tact and vision that exudes confidence. Rich Rodriguez is not one of them.
Reporters asked Rodriguez what it will take for Michigan to improve. “Having a better...
Michigan could fire Rich Rodriguez over NCAA violations
October 27, 2009 by
Football Rumor Mill
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The NCAA on Monday notified the University of Michigan it has reasonable cause to believe major violations might have occurred in the operation of its storied football program. But what remained unclear is whether the NCAA has uncovered new or more evidence of major violations...
Zarate not happy at Lazio
15 days ago by
Soccer News
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S.S. Lazio’s Mauro Zarate is least happy with the way things are shaping up for the Stadio Olimpico tennants.
Zarate’s brother Sergio, a former football player himself and Mauro’s agent, admits
Bill James 2010 Projections: Padres Pitchers
11 days ago by
Gaslamp Ball
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by Lenny Ignelzi - AP
You want to know how Heath Bell lost so much body mass? It be called Wii Fit Plus. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
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I've been sitting on the...
Rodriguez says log process has been fixed
9 days ago by
CBSSports.com
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Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says the process of filing forms that log hours players devote to football was corrected as soon as he learned it wasn't happening.
After concussion, Forcier still Michigan QB if healty
October 12, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says Tate Forcier will keep his job as starting quarterback if he is cleared to play after having a concussion against Iowa.
Rodriguez says form filing process has been fixed
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says the process of filing forms that log hours players devote to football was corrected as soon as he learned it wasn't happening.
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