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Pham-tastic

By Nick Recchia | February 10, 2020
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LF - TOMMY PHAM
​PHOTO CREDIT: BASEBALL SAVANT
There are some players who matriculate to the majors after a handful of years while others are meteors that you can see from miles away screaming on their path to the show. Tommy Pham, for the surprising career he has had so far, was neither. Drafted out of Durango HS in the 16th round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft, Pham like many young players struggled in his first rounds of pro ball.  ...MORE >>

Is Francisco Mejia "Catching" On?

By Mark Collier | February 7, 2020
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C - FRANCISCO MEJIA.
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Catcher Francisco Meija was acquired for All Star closer Brad Hand and relief pitcher Adam Cimber at the trade deadline in July 2018, at the time the number one catching prospect in all of baseball. In 2016, Meija (as part of the Cleveland Indians Class A Lynchburg team), had a notable 50 game hitting streak which at the time, was the longest such streak in the last 66 years and speaks to his ability to consistently put the barrel on the ball as a young player. “Franky”, 24... CONTINUED >>



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Gore Time?

By Nick Recchia | February 4, 2020
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LHP - MACKENZIE GORE
​PHOTO CREDIT: MARK COLLIER
As the Kris Bryant contract grievance has finally concluded, it reminds Padres fans of an important decision the front office made at the end of camp last year. With what has been status quo for a number of years, to hide your MLB ready prospects down in the minors under a false pretense to delay their service clocks, the Padres bucked the trend and in a big way. ...MORE

Who Will Be The Padres Second Basemen in 2020?​

By Mark Collier | February 4, 2020
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As the 2020 season is set to begin, a contested position battle will be for the second base job with former top prospects, career journeymen, and international talent set to duke it out. What can be forecasted, is that a fierce competition in Peoria will bring out the best in talent and ultimately send to Petco the player whose talents rose above the rest. ...CONTINUED


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