San Diego Padres

The New York Yankees have once again gone into "win now" mode, making a number of trades throughout July. Most notably, the acquisition of pitcher Brandon McCarthy (2-0, 1.45 ERA in three starts) on July 5 has given the Yankees a huge boost to their depleted rotation. The Yankees have also added lefties Jeff Francis earlier this month and Chris…

Pitchers in the National League have to understand the reality that no matter how well they pitch the chances of winning a Cy Young award are very slim. With the dominant Clayton Kershaw entrenched in the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation for almost the next decade, there is very little chance to overtake him as the league’s best pitcher. Others can…

Don’t let the title deceive you, in the 28th round of the MLB Draft yesterday, the San Diego Padres selected Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel as a Shortstop. The former Heisman trophy winner was drafted in the NFL by the Cleveland Browns with the 22nd pick in the 1st round, and he remains unsigned. Manziel growing up was a Texas Rangers fan and…

Article Written By: Manny Alcala San Diego Padres 2013 Record: 76-86 (3rd in NL West) Key additions: Seth Smith, Josh Johnson, Joaquin Benoit, Alex Torres. Key losses: Luke Gregerson, Ronny Cedeno, Jason Marquis (unsigned), Logan Forsythe. Most important players for 2014: Chase Headley, Everth Cabrera, Andrew Cashner, Ian Kennedy, Josh…