Bard, Bowen, Kotteras and a few others .......here's a good article on one of them + some Q&A
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...es/261245.html
Bard, Bowen, Kotteras and a few others .......here's a good article on one of them + some Q&A
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today...es/261245.html
I think they should lock up both Bowen and Bard for the next few seasons. These are 2 young guys who could make a definite impact for the Padres
FRESNO STATE SCHEDULE
v. Sacramento State W 24-3 (1-0)
@ (25) Texas A&M L 47-45 3 OT's (1-1)
@ Oregon L 54-21 (1-2)
v. Louisiana Tech W 17-6 (2-2, 1-0)
@ Nevada W 49-41 (3-2, 2-0)
@ Idaho W 37-24 (4-2, 3-0)
v. San Jose State W 30-0 (5-2, 4-0)
v. Boise State L 34-21 (5-3, 4-1)
v. Utah State W 38-27 (6-3, 5-1)
@ Hawaii L 37-30 (6-4, 5-2)
v. Kansas State W 45-29 (7-4, 5-2)
@ New Mexico State
Bowen's on the 15 day DL right now
League Team years Record Wild Card Division Pennants Titles MSL San Diego Padres 2034-2059 2,217-1,995 1 6 3 1 TBL Arizona Diamondbacks 2005-2018 1,216-1,053 1 9 6 3 TSSL San Diego Padres 2015-2021, 2024-2028 1,017-928 0 7 3 2 TSSL Texas Rangers 2029-2033 396-414 0 0 0 0
yes he is.......but I think they did this knowing that we have two catchers still on the roster.....otherwise I think he goes day to day
Bard and Piazza are good enough to get the job done. Yes, this offense will miss Bowen's bat, but they'll hold down the fort until he comes back.
FRESNO STATE SCHEDULE
v. Sacramento State W 24-3 (1-0)
@ (25) Texas A&M L 47-45 3 OT's (1-1)
@ Oregon L 54-21 (1-2)
v. Louisiana Tech W 17-6 (2-2, 1-0)
@ Nevada W 49-41 (3-2, 2-0)
@ Idaho W 37-24 (4-2, 3-0)
v. San Jose State W 30-0 (5-2, 4-0)
v. Boise State L 34-21 (5-3, 4-1)
v. Utah State W 38-27 (6-3, 5-1)
@ Hawaii L 37-30 (6-4, 5-2)
v. Kansas State W 45-29 (7-4, 5-2)
@ New Mexico State
When did we start harvesting catchers.......lol.......we have a surpluss right now........could be a huge boon during the '07 offseason .....
our minor league system is strong in that position as well.Originally Posted by padrefanforever
League Team years Record Wild Card Division Pennants Titles MSL San Diego Padres 2034-2059 2,217-1,995 1 6 3 1 TBL Arizona Diamondbacks 2005-2018 1,216-1,053 1 9 6 3 TSSL San Diego Padres 2015-2021, 2024-2028 1,017-928 0 7 3 2 TSSL Texas Rangers 2029-2033 396-414 0 0 0 0
Yes it is.........I'm looking forward to seeing Kotteras play......kid seems to have the right stuff so far
Anyone know if Bowen and Bard are going to be FA's after the end of the year? I would love to sign both of those guys long term, especially since we all know the Padres are not going to pick up Piazza's $8m option for next season.
FRESNO STATE SCHEDULE
v. Sacramento State W 24-3 (1-0)
@ (25) Texas A&M L 47-45 3 OT's (1-1)
@ Oregon L 54-21 (1-2)
v. Louisiana Tech W 17-6 (2-2, 1-0)
@ Nevada W 49-41 (3-2, 2-0)
@ Idaho W 37-24 (4-2, 3-0)
v. San Jose State W 30-0 (5-2, 4-0)
v. Boise State L 34-21 (5-3, 4-1)
v. Utah State W 38-27 (6-3, 5-1)
@ Hawaii L 37-30 (6-4, 5-2)
v. Kansas State W 45-29 (7-4, 5-2)
@ New Mexico State
I don't know.........just remember that we have a kid ready to come up......if you sign both then what do you do with him.... ??
keep him as the starter and know that you have a more than qualified back up.Originally Posted by padrefanforever
League Team years Record Wild Card Division Pennants Titles MSL San Diego Padres 2034-2059 2,217-1,995 1 6 3 1 TBL Arizona Diamondbacks 2005-2018 1,216-1,053 1 9 6 3 TSSL San Diego Padres 2015-2021, 2024-2028 1,017-928 0 7 3 2 TSSL Texas Rangers 2029-2033 396-414 0 0 0 0
Having three this year has been a brilliant move......dumping Mirabelli was IMO one of the key moves so far this short year.........
Bard and Bowen have been HUGE finds for the Padres this season, especially with Bard calling great games behind the plate.
FRESNO STATE SCHEDULE
v. Sacramento State W 24-3 (1-0)
@ (25) Texas A&M L 47-45 3 OT's (1-1)
@ Oregon L 54-21 (1-2)
v. Louisiana Tech W 17-6 (2-2, 1-0)
@ Nevada W 49-41 (3-2, 2-0)
@ Idaho W 37-24 (4-2, 3-0)
v. San Jose State W 30-0 (5-2, 4-0)
v. Boise State L 34-21 (5-3, 4-1)
v. Utah State W 38-27 (6-3, 5-1)
@ Hawaii L 37-30 (6-4, 5-2)
v. Kansas State W 45-29 (7-4, 5-2)
@ New Mexico State
I remember when Catcher was a black hole for us.
Now it seems as though anybody we bring in is an instant hit.
Well, anybody except for that Mirabelli guy, but they got rid of him quick
League Team years Record Wild Card Division Pennants Titles MSL San Diego Padres 2034-2059 2,217-1,995 1 6 3 1 TBL Arizona Diamondbacks 2005-2018 1,216-1,053 1 9 6 3 TSSL San Diego Padres 2015-2021, 2024-2028 1,017-928 0 7 3 2 TSSL Texas Rangers 2029-2033 396-414 0 0 0 0
it was a black hole, that got very bright with the addition of the Italians, but Mirabelli had far too big a chip on his shoulder for the zero production he was delivering.....and now that he's back in Boston, he just can't seem to shut up about the Padres.....what a classy guy.....got what he wanted and still wont shut his pie hole