It was no secret that many fans in San Diego took quite the exception when Jake Peavy was traded to the White Sox at last season’s trade deadline. Peavy was not only one of the best pitchers in Padres history, but a fan favorite.
Now, almost seven months later, with baseball season once again upon us, [...]

After trading fan favorite Khalil Greene following the 2008 season, the Padres backed themselves in to a tough corner.
Since 2003, Greene had been one of the few constants in the Padres lineup, putting together solid, yet never spectacular, years.  Outside of an uncharacteristic statistical jump in 2007 – see 12 homeruns over career average – [...]

On Friday the official Padres rebuilding project began.  The Padres traded third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff and infield prospect Eric Sogard to the A’s for outfielders Scott Hairston and Aaron Cunningham.
Kouzmanoff had been a fan favorite in San Diego since his arrival.  While his defense was never questioned, Kouzmanoff’s inability to deliver in clutch situations continually [...]

With trade rumors surrounding the franchise, the Padres still have plenty to be thankful for…well sort of.  I have always been a “good news first” kind of person so here it goes:
Although there appears to be a lack of standout talent, the Padres have a nice young trio of players that will greatly affect the [...]

With word from ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick from the winter meetings in Indianapolis, it appears that Jed Hoyer may have tipped his hand on his plan for the future of the Padres.
“Pitcher Kevin Correia has declined the Padres’ final contract offer and been told he’s going to be non-tendered by the Saturday deadline,” tweeted Crasnick.
Correia, who [...]

With trade talks ensuing and the rumor mill turning, it is time to address the Adrian Gonzalez trade market.
Long before Jed Hoyer took over as general manager of the San Diego Padres, it was known that there had to be a decision made about the future of first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.  With this decision looming, [...]