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Chatting with Dirk Hayhurst

Friday, September 26, 2008
by Geoff Young

The Padres selected right-hander Dirk Hayhurst in the eighth round of the 2003 draft out of Kent State University. Before Hayhurst made his big-league debut earlier this September, he was known by many fans for his off-beat and sometimes poignant stories of life in the minors. I recently had the opportunity to "talk" with Dirk via email. He graciously responded to my questions mere hours after being treated rudely by the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. Big thanks to Dirk for taking time out of his busy schedule to chat with us and to represent with class even in defeat. Ducksnorts: You've worked as both a starter and reliever throughout your career. What are the differences in terms of preparation? Which do you prefer, and why? Hayhurst: Actually, I ...

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Padres Sign Five Top International Prospects

Thursday, July 3, 2008
by Geoff Young

I never think of the future. It comes soon enough. --Albert Einstein I'm no Einstein, but I certainly think of the future. So, apparently, do the Padres. As threatened, they have proven to be major players in this year's international market. In our recent discussion with Sandy Alderson, he indicated that the Padres hoped to "sign some players that we think are a cut above what we've been able to sign in previous years," and that's precisely what they've done. On July 2, the Padres, who have been criticized in the past for not investing as heavily in amateur talent as they might, shelled out $5 million on five players: RHP Adis Portillo, SS Alvaro Aristy, OF Luis Domoromo, INF/OF Corey Adamson, and RHP Elvin Tavarez. ...

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Padres Farm Report (5 Jun 08)

Thursday, June 5, 2008
by Geoff Young

Triple-A No games in the PCL on Wednesday. Double-A -- San Antonio 4, Frisco 1 Drew Macias: 1-for-2, 2 BB Chad Huffman: 0-for-4 Kyle Blanks: 0-for-2, SF, HBP Craig Cooper: 1-for-3 Seth Johnston: 1-for-3, 2B Colt Morton: 0-for-3 Stephen Faris: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 HR, 1 BB, 6 SO Jonathan Ellis: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 HR, 2 BB, 1 SO, HBP More coverage at the San Antonio Express-News. High-A -- Inland Empire 8, Lake Elsinore 5...

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Padres Farm Report (4 Jun 08)

Wednesday, June 4, 2008
by Geoff Young

Triple-A -- Las Vegas 6, Portland 1 Peter Ciofrone (LF): 1-for-4 Vince Sinisi (1B): 0-for-4 Chip Ambres: 1-for-3, HR, BB Will Venable (CF): 0-for-4 Craig Stansberry: 1-for-3, BB Matt Antonelli (PH): 0-for-1 Chase Headley (PH): 0-for-1 Justin Germano: 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 1 HR, 1 BB, 8 SO (7 GO) Mauro Zarate: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 HR, 2 BB, 2 SO Antonelli is pushing the Padres toward a decision they'd probably rather ...

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Padres Farm Report (2 Jun 08)

Monday, June 2, 2008
by Geoff Young

Right-hander Mark Prior is scheduled to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Bummer, but given his injury history, this was a likely outcome. Here's hoping he can find health and resume his career at some point. With the amateur draft looming, I'm thinking back to when the Twins took Joe Mauer #1 overall in 2001. Remember the fuss made because they snagged him ahead of Prior that year? Sometimes the "signability" pick turns out to be the better pick. Not always, of course, or even most of the time, but sometimes... Triple-A -- Portland 8, Las Vegas 4...

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Padres Farm Report (31 May 08)

Saturday, May 31, 2008
by Geoff Young

Triple-A -- Sacramento 10, Portland 3 Will Venable (DH): 1-for-5 Peter Ciofrone (3B-RF): 3-for-4, BB Chase Headley: 3-for-5, 2B Brian Myrow: 0-for-3 Chip Ambres (CF): 1-for-3 Vince Sinisi (RF-1B): 0-for-4 Nick Hundley: 0-for-3, BB Craig Stansberry: 1-for-3, 2B, BB Matt Antonelli: 1-for-4, 2 E Cesar Ramos: 4 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 1 HR, 5 BB, 4 SO Mauro Zarate: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, ...

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Padres Farm Report (28 May 08)

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
by Geoff Young

Triple-A -- Portland 5, Sacramento 0 Peter Ciofrone (RF): 2-for-5 Chase Headley: 1-for-3, 2B, BB, HBP Brian Myrow: 1-for-5 Chip Ambres (CF): 1-for-4, HR Nick Hundley: 1-for-4, HR Craig Stansberry (SS): 0-for-4 Matt Antonelli: 0-for-3, BB Clay Hensley: 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 HR, 2 BB, 3 SO Wade LeBlanc: 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 HR, 3 BB, 5 SO Carlos Guevara: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO Ciofrone was named PCL Batter of the Week for May 19-25 (h/t Robert M)... Antonelli's batting average has dipped to .180... Hensley threw 44 pitches in his latest rehab effort. Double-A No Texas League games scheduled. High-A -- Lake Elsinore 7, Lancaster 1 Javis Diaz: 0-for-4, BB Cedric Hunter: 2-for-4, 2B Eric ...

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