The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Thu, 23 May 2013 17:21:42 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Robert Lara Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 Summary: Heading into the season, the Missions looked to sport one of the minors’ best rotations. By mid-May, Casey Kelly, Robbie Erlin and Juan Oramas were all on the shelf, Keyvius Sampson was struggling, and the team was in a world of hurt. http://padres.scout.com/2/1228792.html 2047 MadFriars Staff http://padres.scout.com/2/1228792.html Thu, 11 Oct 2012 01:11:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres SAN ANTONIO -- For nearly every player in the minor leagues there comes a time when they are going to be called into an office by their team and told they are being released. Their career and dream of becoming a major league player is finished. http://padres.scout.com/2/1204475.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1204475.html Mon, 23 Jul 2012 02:33:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Quality performances by three young pitchers - Robbie Erlin, Donn Roach and Brad Boxberger who were all brought over in trades. But the big story may be the accumulation of quality young arms in Fort Wayne led this month by Adys Portillo and Matt Wisler. http://padres.scout.com/2/1192933.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1192933.html Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:50:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres SAN ANTONIO -- In a game that was more reminiscent of what the Missions will experience in the southern division of the Pacific Coast League than the wind swept environment of Nelson Wolff Stadium, the Frisco RoughRiders sent the San Antonio down 11-10 on Wednesday night.. http://padres.scout.com/2/1192810.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1192810.html Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:12:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres San Antonio came up a run short and Elsinore was pounded to slow down their playoff pushes, but Eugene rode a great staff pitching performance to a tie for first place in the NWL league. Non-contenders in Tucson and Ft. Wayne had mixed results. http://padres.scout.com/2/1099717.html 2047 David Jay http://padres.scout.com/2/1099717.html Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:54:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres SAN ANTONIO: Notes and observations from the San Antonio-Midland series and the Padres’ organization in general. http://padres.scout.com/2/1069265.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1069265.html Mon, 02 May 2011 23:11:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres We went over some of the top hitting and pitching prospects from this years’ California League Lake Elsinore Storm with Randy Smith to get his impressions on their seasons and what they have been doing in the Instructional Leagues. http://padres.scout.com/2/1021406.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/1021406.html Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:46:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Lake Elsinore, CA: Catcher Robert Lara was drafted in the 19th-round of the 2008 draft by the San Diego Padres out of Central Florida University. Lara, 23, is the type of defense first catcher the Padres are attempting to develop; blessed with a cannon of an arm and a unique ability to work with pitchers he may be the best defensive catcher in the system. http://padres.scout.com/2/999099.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/999099.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:00:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Lake Elsinore, CA: Closer Brad Brach, 24, was drafted in the 42nd-round of the 2008 draft by the Padres. Of the players drafted in round 25 or later, only Dean Anna, Nick Schumacher, Dan Robertson, Zach Herr and Gary Poynter are still with the organization, and with the possible exception of Robertson, none have come close to equaling the success of Brach. http://padres.scout.com/2/998764.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/998764.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:01:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Robert Lara struggled in minimal playing time last season. Given a bigger role this year, he has rebounded. But, he realizes he has to learn from the experiences of the 2009 season, especially if he finds himself in a part-time role in the future. http://padres.scout.com/2/984256.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/984256.html Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:42:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Josh Geer gives up three homers, including one to the other pitcher. Matt Clark hits his first homer of the year – an important one to send the Missions home as winners. Lake Elsinore is swept – Jon Berger allows seven runs and Nick Schmidt takes a loss. http://padres.scout.com/2/965677.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/965677.html Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:12:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres Cesar Ramos was back in Portland, taking the loss. Corey Kluber sees some unlucky breaks in a loss while Jorge Minyeti debuts. Anthony Bass has a no-hitter but is not the pitcher of record; Cole Figueroa has a key ninth inning hit and Robert Lara a walkoff. Nick Schumacher suffers a blown save. http://padres.scout.com/2/965454.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/965454.html Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:00:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Tom Bradley had it all in 2009 as a pitching coach in Fort Wayne. The San Diego Padres winning affiliate earned it on the mound first. Everyone had something click. We caught up with Bradley to discuss everyone from the bullpen and rotation. http://padres.scout.com/2/941376.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/941376.html Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:41:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres One of the weakest positions in the San Diego Padres system, there is no catcher that currently puts hitting together with a quality defensive game or vice versa. There is potential amongst the candidates, as we seek out the prospects with the highest ceilings, closest to the majors, sleepers, who need to make a move, and where the jury is still out. http://padres.scout.com/2/938777.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/938777.html Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:26:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Pitching wins championships. If that is the case, Doug Dascenzo had plenty during his Midwest League title winning time with Fort Wayne, the Low-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. From Anthony Bass, Simon Castro and Erik Davis to the backend of Brad Brach, Alexis Lara and Nick Schumacher – he had it all. Those are just a small sample of all discussed in this exclusive interview. http://padres.scout.com/2/937372.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/937372.html Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:39:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres minor league hitting coach Tom Tornicasa saw a lot of players come through Fort Wayne last year. He worked hard to correct issues with names like Allan Dykstra, Blake Tekotte, and Adam Zornes while helping to maintain success for Dan Robertson, Cole Figueroa and many others. We discussed those names and more. http://padres.scout.com/2/934677.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/934677.html Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:32:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Every year, there are deserving players who do not make MadFriars.com top 60 prospect rankings. These San Diego Padres prospects fit that bill. While these 46 prospects did not make our list, it does not diminish their talent level or ability. There will be plenty on this list that help the big league club in some capacity. http://padres.scout.com/2/927423.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/927423.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:52:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Simon Castro did his job, limiting Great Lakes to one run over 5.2 innings. Fort Wayne catcher Robert Lara did the rest, hitting a game-winner in the 10th inning. http://padres.scout.com/2/899174.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/899174.html Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:38:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres FORT WAYNE, IN: When catcher Robert Lara, 22, is behind the plate and runners are on, everyone, infielders and the opposition, better have their heads in the game. Lara is blessed with a cannon of an arm and has never been shy about showing what he can do with it as the Midwest League has found out this year. http://padres.scout.com/2/898119.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/898119.html Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:59:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Simon Castro throws a no-hitter, the first in franchise history. Catcher Robert Lara talks about Castro’s stuff. Cesar Ramos is back on the hill with Portland. Wynn Pelzer and company post a shutout. Eduardo Perez does his job in relief of a game one win. Nate Freiman drives in five but Tyson Bagley gives five away without an out. Marlon Claveria has a rough outing. http://padres.scout.com/2/889849.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/889849.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:47:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres