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San Diego Padres 2008 Preview


It’s that time of year again. Spring training is in full swing, and the baseball season is just around the corner. Over the next month, The Sports Lounge will run a season preview for each team in the majors, leading up to the season opener in Japan on March 25th. Today we continue the season preview with a look at the San Diego Padres.


Manager: Bud Black
2007: 89-74, 3rd NL West

Projected Batting Order

1. Brian Giles, rf (.271, 13 hr, 51 rbi)
2. Scott Hairston, lf (.222, 3 hr, 16 rbi)
3. Adrien Gonzalez, 1b (.282, 30 hr, 100 rbi, 46 2b)
4. Jim Edmonds, cf (.252, 12 hr, 53 rbi)
5. Khalil Greene, ss (.254, 27 hr, 97 rbi)
6. Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3b (.275, 18 hr, 74 rbi)
7. Tadahito Iguchi, 2b (.267, 9 hr, 43 rbi)
8. Josh Bard, c (.285, 5 hr, 51 rbi)

Projected Starting Rotation

1. Jake Peavy (19-6, 2.54 ERA)
2. Chris Young (9-8, 3.12 ERA)
3. Greg Maddux (14-11, 4.14 ERA)
4. Randy Wolf (9-6, 4.73 ERA)
5. Justin Germano (7-10, 4.46 ERA)

Setup: Heath Bell
Closer: Trevor Hoffman

In San Diego, its all about pitching as the Padres were the only team in baseball to post an ERA under 4.00. The issue with this team has always been about finding ways to score runs. To help in that regard, San Diego brought Jim Edmonds and Tadahito Iguchi to help replace Mike Cameron and Marcus Giles. All things considered, this exchange should...

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The Money Times
Big Unit continues quest for 300 wins versus Padres
Sports Network - Aug 27, 2008
300 this afternoon, as the Arizona Diamondbacks try to salvage the finale of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Giles hits 3-run HR as Padres deny Webb 20th win The Associated Press
Diamondbacks-Padres Preview ESPN
begins at: 3:35 PM ET USA Today
Most Valuable Network - AZ Central.com
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Washington Post
VENUE: Petco Park
CBSSports.com - 11 hours ago
The Colorado Rockies are suddenly back in contention for first place in the NL West thanks to some key wins from the lowly San Diego Padres.
Correia, Molina lead Giants to sweep of Padres The Associated Press
Giants edge Padres Sports Network
Lincecum gets 200th K, beats Padres MLB.com
San Diego Union Tribune - The Associated Press
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Padres send Banks, Corey to minors
Sports Network - Aug 27, 2008
San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - The San Diego Padres optioned pitcher Josh Banks to Triple-A Portland and activated pitcher Bryan Corey from the 15- day
Padres option RHPs Banks, Corey to minors International Herald Tribune
Padres option Banks, outright Corey MadFriars.com
San Diego Padres option right-handed pitchers Banks, Corey to minors The Canadian Press
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The Braves Show
Padres extend PDC with Portland through 2010
The Braves Show - 6 hours ago
By MadFriars.com San Diego, CA — The San Diego Padres today extended their Player Development Contract with Triple-A Portland of the Pacific Coast League

Beavers, Padres Announce Two-Year Extension to Player Development
OurSports Central (press release), WI - 9 hours ago
The Portland Beavers and San Diego Padres have signed a two-year Player Development Contract (PDC) extension through the 2010 season, it was announced today

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