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A Look at Seven Top Position Players from Spring Training
By Mark Collier | June 11, 2020
PHOTO CREDIT: Mark Collier
The FriarLounge team had the good fortune of getting to spend about five days in Peoria before COVID-19 struck and shut down everything. Below is a recap of some of the players we got to see when we visited Peoria back in early March of this year. CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE NOW >>>
MLB Draft PrepperBy NIck Recchia | June 9, 2020
MLB DRAFT STUDIO
PHOTO CREDIT: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND MLBTV As the tumultuous year of 2020 continues, with pandemic, social unrest, and political upheaval all in the current, people have looked to sports for a brief respite. Unfortunately, while some leagues have collaborated with its players to bring sports back to the fans (thanks NBA), others have been arguing in the media about money. >MORE
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Hudson's HomeBy NIck Recchia | April 28, 2020
OF - HUDSON HEAD
PHOTO CREDIT: MARK COLLIER The MLB June Amateur Draft has been a staple of MLB since the inaugural draft was held on June 8-9 in New York City. A chance for every team to pour over the previous years worth of scouting and relationship building into a chance to draft their next homegrown star. While many stars come from throughout the draft, there are a gluttony of them at the top with less and less the lower you go. >>MORE
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LATEST PODCAST EPISODE - HUDSON HEAD INTERVIEWThe team at FriarLounge recently chatted with one of the top Friar prospects, outfielder Hudson Head.
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Wil Myers: White Queso Is Hot..AgainNick Recchia | March 6, 2020 |
Javy Guerra Comes Out FiringBy Nick Recchia | March 2, 2020 |
Swiss Army Knife Named CronenworthBy Nick Recchia | February 27, 2020 |
OF - Wil Myers
PHOTO CREDIT: (K.C. Alfred/K.C. Alfred/SD Union-Tribune) When Wil Myers signed his six-year $83 million contract extension in the winter after his first career All Star season in 2016, he instantly became the face of the franchise, whether he liked it or not. MORE >>
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RHP - JAVY GUERRA
PHOTO CREDIT: SAN DIEGO PADRES The Javy Guerra dilemma will soon be the talk of the Peoria Sportsplex, putting the team in an envious position with a nice problem to have. The former Boston Red Sox farm hand who was acquired along with former Padres Manuel Margot, Carlos Asuaje, and Logan Allen for closer Craig Kimbrel in the 201. MORE >>
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INF/RP - JAKE CRONENWORTH
PHOTO CREDIT: SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE Acquired along with Tommy Pham in the December 5th trade with the Tampa Rays for OF Hunter Renfroe and prospect Xavier Edwards, Jake Cronenworth comes with much less acclaim than his trade counterparts. MORE >>
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Paddack Seeks Balance In 2020By Mark Collier | February 26, 2020
RHP - CHRIS PADDACK
Chris Paddack is currently going through his second spring training with the San Diego Padres club. This spring definitely has a different vibe however as Paddack is vying to be the clubs Opening Day starter, vs trying to simply make the roster. Paddack had a strong rookie campaign in 2019... MORE >>
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ZACH DAVIES: THE ART OF PITCHING23By Nick Recchia | February 23, 2020
RHP - ZACK DAVIES
PHOTO CREDIT: SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
In November of 2019, the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers consummated a four player deal that landed SS Luis Urias and SP Eric Lauer in Milwaukee while OF Trent Grisham and SP Zach Davies heading to Petco. MORE >>
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Buying & Selling?By Nick Recchia | February 18, 2020
RHP - KIRBY YATES
The Padres are entering an important season in 2020 where they are on the cusp of competing yet still have some spots in the lineup that have long term spots available. Some spots that have been question marks for years (3B/SS) now have long term cogs playing them for the foreseeable future... MORE >>
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Padres Searching For A BatBy: Mark Collier | February 13, 2020OF - FRANCHY CORDERO
The San Diego Padres have made a flurry of moves this offseason with eyes towards becoming contenders in the National League. Tommy Pham, Trent Grisham, Zach Davies, Jurickson Profar, Drew Pomeranz, Emilio Pagan, and others. MORE >>
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The Fuego FactorBy: Jorge Arce | February 12, 2020LHP - JOEY LUCCHESI
As the dawn of another season is set to begin and teams rounding out their rosters in earnest, it looks as if the Padres and AJ Preller have settled on the group that will compete for spots in the upcoming 2020 rotation.... MORE >>
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Pham-tasticBy Nick Recchia | February 10, 2020
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. MORE >>
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Is Francisco Mejia "Catching" On?By Mark Collier | February 7, 2020
C - FRANCISCO MEJIA.
Catcher Francisco Meija was acquired for All Star closer Brad Hand and relief pitcher Adam Cimber at the trade deadline in July 2018, MORE >>
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Gore Time?By Nick Recchia | February 4, 2020
LHP MACKENZIE GORE
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. MORE >>
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Who Will Be The Padres 2nd Basemen In 2020?By Mark Collier | February 4, 2020
PADRES INFIELDERS
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...
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Mookie MysteryBy: Nick Recchia | January 31, 2020
PHOTO SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
The old adage of where there’s smoke there’s fire certainly seems to apply to recent rumors regarding the Padres and Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts. There... MORE >>
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The Gwynning FormulaBy Jorge Arce | January 30, 2020
SS - FERNANDO TATIS JR.
As the 2020 season approaches, here we sit a mere three weeks from pitchers and catchers reporting to Peoria, Arizona. MORE >>
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Padres Ready To PounceSP - DINELSON LAMET
After a 2019 season in which the San Diego Padres were 70-92, including a dreadful September in which the team under Andy Green performed a whimpering 7-20 record, you’d expect dramatic changes... MORE >>
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Bullpen DelightBy: Nick Recchia | January 28, 2020
RHP - ANDRES MUNOZ
Having a strong bullpen is not a new concept for the San Diego Padres nor a new found mantra, but rather a continuation of a success the team has experienced... MORE >>
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Would The Padres Platoon Hosmer and Myers at 1B?By: Mark Collier | January 29, 2020
1B - ERIC HOSMER
Eric Hosmer has been a 4X Gold Glover, a World Series champion, a Silver Slugger recipient, and a one time all star who brought home the games MVP trophy when the mid-summer classic... MORE >>
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Tommy Pham Brings Something New to San DiegoBy: Mark Collier | December 6, 2020
On Friday December 6th the Padres finalized a deal that brought Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Tommy Pham to the Padres along with infield prospect Jake Cronenworth in exchange for...MORE >>
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THE PADRES NEED AN ACEBy: Mark Collier | November 11, 2019
LHP - MACKENZIE GORE
Well Padres fans...we made it. The year the franchise promised us we would be competitive and make it to the postseason is on the horizon. So naturally we should start to talk about how we are going to accomplish this feat... MORE >>
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