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The San Diego Padres biggest need this offseason is a third baseman. Their current players that could fill the void for the San Diego Padres are utility infielder Greg Garcia, possibly Ian Kinsler, and Ty France (with no major league experience). I wouldn’t say those are the options A.J. Preller wants to have on March […] San Diego Padres and Mike Moustakas could be a good fit - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

We all know the main suitors in the sweepstakes for Bryce Harper, but could we all be surprised by seeing Harper end up on a team like the San Diego Padres? Earlier today, MLB.com’s Richard Justice wrote an article on the five possible mystery teams for Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. Interestingly, Richard ranked the […] Padres Rumors: Could Bryce Harper end up with the Friars? - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

On Saturday, Wil Myers and the San Diego Padres have agreed to have him focus solely on the outfield for the upcoming 2019 season. This complicates things a bit. Last year Wil Myers played left field, right field, and the last month of the season at third base for the San Diego Padres because Andy […] San Diego Padres outfield complicated with Wil Myers move - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

This article will be the first in a series of five in which we will project the four full-season minor affiliates as well as the San Diego Padres 25-man rosters for the 2019 season. However, this will have restrictions. For instance, we will not include any potential free agent signings or trade possibilities. This roster […] San Diego Padres Projected 25-Man Rosters: Fort Wayne TinCaps - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Ready to place your bets? Do you think the San Diego Padres will win 78 games in 2019? Let the betting begin! On Tuesday evening, Caesar’s Palace released their first preseason win totals for Major League Baseball, putting the San Diego Padres at 77 1/2 wins for the 2019 season. This is slightly better than […] San Diego Padres: Over Or Under The 2019 Las Vegas Odds? - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

We’re now 78 days away from San Diego Padres Opening Day 2019. Good morning, San Diego Padres fans and welcome to another day of our countdown to Opening Day 2019. As we have done with each day in our countdown (except for yesterday, sorry about that) we find some statistic or jersey number that corresponds and […] San Diego Padres Opening Day Countdown: The First Winning Season - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Countdown to San Diego Padres Opening Day: 80 days. Good morning, San Diego Padres fans and welcome to another day of our countdown to Opening Day 2019. As we have done with each day in our countdown, we find some statistic or jersey number that corresponds and either take a look at what that stat means […] San Diego Padres: Kazuhisa Makita Fastball Away From Opening Day - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Should the San Diego Padres take a look at A.J. Cole? The San Diego Padres bullpen was fantastic in 2018. Craig Stammen and Kirby Yates emerged as productive, veteran pieces to lead the way, rookies like Robert Stock brought over-powering heat to the mound, and general manager AJ Preller was even able to capitalize on […] San Diego Padres: Taking A Look At Recently DFA’d A.J. Cole - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Countdown to San Diego Padres Opening Day: 81 days. Good Sunday afternoon, San Diego Padres fans. We’re one day closer to Opening Day 2019, putting our countdown at 81 days until March 28th, when the Padres and San Francisco Giants square off for game one of 162. As we have done with each day in […] San Diego Padres Opening Day Countdown: 81 Starts For Austin Hedges - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The countdown to San Diego Padres Opening Day is down to 82 days. Before we settle in for today’s NFL playoffs, FCS National Championship game, with some huge early-conference college basketball games thrown in, we’re taking a moment to continue our countdown to San Diego Padres Opening Day 2019, which now sits at 82 days. […] San Diego Padres Opening Day Countdown: The ’82 Draft - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The San Diego Padres have added three minor league arms to the organization. Good Friday afternoon, San Diego Padres fans. There hasn’t been much going on as far as major league offseason moves are concerned, outside of the additions of Garrett Richards and Ian Kinsler, but the team has been active in filling out their […] San Diego Padres: Three Pitchers Signed To Minor League Deals - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The countdown to San Diego Padres Opening Day 2019 now sits at 83 days. In 83 days, all will be right in the world. Major League Baseball will be back on tv every single night and ballparks across the country, from MLB stadiums to tiny short-season minor league parks, will illuminate one of the most […] San Diego Padres Opening Day Countdown: 83 Is Unacceptable - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Our countdown to San Diego Padres Opening Day 2019 has reached 84 days! The days continue to slowly go by, the temperature continues to drop, yet the San Diego Padres return to the baseball field in 84 days for a regular season game. We have been counting down the days to Opening Day 2019 with […] San Diego Padres Opening Day Countdown: The Weakest Of Contact - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The countdown to San Diego Padres Opening Day 2019 is down to 85 days. Look up and down the San Diego Padres record book and you see one name over and over again. Not only was Tony Gwynn the most successful player to ever suit up for the Padres, but he was also a hero […] San Diego Padres Opening Day Countdown: Tony Gwynn’s Record 85 - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Two more free agent targets are off the board for the San Diego Padres. Wow. Maybe AJ Preller has plans formulating behind closed doors and we will see a major roster addition to the San Diego Padres in the coming weeks. It is only January 2nd, meaning plenty of offseason left, however, spring training will […] San Diego Padres: Two More Targets Are Off The Board - Friars on Base - Friars on Base - A San Diego Padres Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More