Around the Mission: 3/1 Padres Links

by jbox on Mar 1, 2010 8:39 AM PST

Time to flip a page on the Padres wall calendar. This month's mantra "Imagine the possibilities". Imagine.

Padres' Headley happy to be back at third | padres.com: News
With the sincerest of apologies to his outfield brethren, Chase Headley has vowed never to look back, either literally and figuratively, as he plots what has been a much-anticipated return to his natural position.
Pitchers' fielding practice is a rite of spring | padres.com: News
It doesn't matter if you want to do it. And it doesn't matter if you are reigning Cy Young Award winners Tim Lincecum and Zack Greinke or an unknown Minor League pitcher -- you will practice fielding your position during Spring Training.
PADRES NOTES: Burke must wait for chance to pitch
"I was definitely surprised," Burke said of his release. "... I was kind of the odd man out and they were glad I was able to sign back. I didn't want to go anywhere else. I like the staff here, the players. It was a little unexpected, but I guess that's what happens sometimes. ... I got to see what my options were out there. But ultimately I didn't want to go anywhere else."
PADRES: Mound adjustment pays off for Thatcher
"After last year and coming back, no matter what happens, I feel I can handle anything that comes my way," said Thatcher, who was 1-0 with a 2.80 ERA in a career-high 52 games last season. "I feel good."

Correia looks to build on breakout season - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Yes, this is an important year," Correia said. "But every year is like that. What’s good about this year is that I have last season to build from. It’s given me some momentum."

"Welcome to Lake Peoria" by Padres Scorecard
"Padres manager Bud Black made a tour of the grounds to see what parts of practice could be salvaged. "

Padres Prospects Worth Watching in 2010: Pitchers – Ducksnorts
"15 pitchers I’ll be keeping my eye on this year:"

Padres Trail: Top 100 Prospects
Mike gives his thoughts on the 4 Padres in the top 100.

Interview With Madfriars.com Denis Savage and John Conniff: Part 1 :: Friar Forecast
"What is your opinion on the new management’s apparent desire to de-emphasize scouting and development in Latin America?"

Friars on Cardboard: Shut Up, Peavy
TTG's take on Peavy

Padres align Cactus League rotation | padres.com: News
Chris Young and Kevin Correia will each throw two innings on Thursday at 12:05 p.m. PT, when the Padres play their charity game against the Seattle Mariners at the Peoria Sports Complex.

San Diego Community News Group - padres president and ceo tom garfinkel to speak at downtown sound bites
Tom Garfinkel will discuss the state of the Padres as the club approaches its 2010 season.

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So Chase "literally" won't look back while playing 3rd

huh.

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by TheGrandHatching on Mar 1, 2010 9:37 AM PST reply actions

Which means he's going to miss a lot of throws from the outfield to third

I bet after the first time he gets one in the back of his head, he starts looking back. Literally.

"And now for something completely different"

by Boilermaker19 on Mar 1, 2010 10:12 AM PST up reply actions

What?

And get hit in the face?

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

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by Wonko on Mar 1, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions

Great point.

He should just get a John Olerud helmet.

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Mar 1, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions

I'll be at the Charity game Thursday

Chris Young and Kevin Correia are probably the two pitchers I’ve seen the most in person, so that’s kind of boring. But, I’ll take any Padres baseball at this point.

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by Wonko on Mar 1, 2010 9:57 AM PST reply actions

Nice to hear that Thatcher adjusted his mound.

by Dalton on Mar 1, 2010 10:53 AM PST reply actions

Because, you know

it needed adjustment.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Mar 1, 2010 11:09 AM PST up reply actions

Has he been getting lessons from Steve Finley?

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by creanium on Mar 1, 2010 1:40 PM PST up reply actions

There was a section on field level

That used to count off the adjustments.

by field39 on Mar 1, 2010 1:56 PM PST up reply actions

Padres Prospects

I am always amazed everytime a list comes out and Edinson Rincon is not on it. He just seems too good to overlook.

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by Ron Mexico on Mar 1, 2010 2:09 PM PST reply actions

Here's what Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein said about Rincon missing his top 11 (he was 14th)

The defense is the big question. I do think he’ll hit, but there are questions about his position and his power ceiling, which is why he just missed.

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

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by Wonko on Mar 1, 2010 3:55 PM PST up reply actions

Where is Rincon playing this year? Lake Elsinore?

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Mar 1, 2010 4:10 PM PST up reply actions

Fort Wayne seems like the likely destination

It’s age appropriate and wouldn’t result in him skipping any levels.

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

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by Wonko on Mar 1, 2010 4:19 PM PST up reply actions