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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 05:51:31 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Adam Zornes Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB1) 60 With a month gone in the minor league season, San Diego Padres director of player development and international scouting Randy Smith updates the long injury list, pitching in extended and overall impressions. http://padres.scout.com/2/968652.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/968652.html Sat, 08 May 2010 06:48:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Synopsis: The team that won 101 games in the Midwest League now takes its talent to the California League, the San Diego Padres High-A affiliate. At the plate look for a big year from Jaff Decker and improved seasons from Blake Tekotte, Allan Dykstra and Drew Cumberland. On the mound Chris Fetter and Jorge Reyes have the talent to move through the system quickly. http://padres.scout.com/2/960271.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/960271.html Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:06:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: San Diego Padres closer Heath Bell had advice for the minor league prospects, as he spent an afternoon watching games during the team’s Tucson trip. One player won’t be ready for the season. Another is in great shape. http://padres.scout.com/2/957433.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/957433.html Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:33:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: The San Diego Padres Double-A and Triple-A teams were home on Thursday, and it was pitching that ruled the day with impressive performances from quite a few. http://padres.scout.com/2/957143.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/957143.html Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:48:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: The San Diego Padres Double-A squad was pummeled 8-3 as normally stellar pitchers were getting hit hard. Only one hit produced runs. Staying behind from Tucson, Cesar Carrillo and John Garland threw bullpens on a day that saw very little outdoor activity outside of the game. The High-A saw some quality pitching on the road. http://padres.scout.com/2/956545.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/956545.html Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:22:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: Two come from behind wins from the San Diego Padres Double-A and Triple-A squads highlighted a spirited day of action against the Texas Rangers. The Double-A Squad held a perfect game through six and the Triple-A squad scored five runs in the ninth. http://padres.scout.com/2/955692.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/955692.html Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:11:00 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 has a no-no through 6.2 innings. Reactions from Castro, Adam Zornes, manager Doug Dascenzo and Silver Hawks manager Mark Haley from the Fort Wayne TinCaps win. Missions lose a tough one in 11, as Ernesto Frieri has a no-hitter through 5.2. Lake Elsinore leads through seven but can’t close the door in a 6-5 loss. http://padres.scout.com/2/897385.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/897385.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:08:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: Pitching coach Tom Bradley has led the Fort Wayne TinCaps staff to the second best ERA in the 14-team Midwest League and the best record in all of baseball behind a team that leads the circuit in shutouts and strikeouts while issuing the second fewest walks. It has been a good year for the San Diego Padres affiliate. http://padres.scout.com/2/887051.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/887051.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:35:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Chad Huffman has four RBI but they are far too late to help. A walk to get to Craig Cooper? Madness. Wynn Pelzer allows a granny before settling in. Dan Robertson reaches base four times in a win. Miles Mikolas is yanked quickly after getting decimated. Adys Portillo pitches well but picks up loss six. Juan Herrera walks too many in a loss. http://padres.scout.com/2/885629.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/885629.html Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:02:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: The TinCaps pitching staff is very good. Catcher Adam Zornes is a piece of that puzzle – being in sync with the pitching staff is a vital piece. With that in place, he feels like the hitting is starting to take shape. http://padres.scout.com/2/884575.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/884575.html Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:52:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: San Diego Padres prospect Brad Brach talks as fast as he finishes games. The Fort Wayne TinCaps closer has been as good as any pitcher in the system and is a big reason behind the best record in all of baseball. http://padres.scout.com/2/882487.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/882487.html Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:39:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres We caught up with Grady Fuson, the San Diego Padres vice president of scouting and player development, to get his thoughts on the draft, prospects, and the system at the mid point of 2009. Although there have been some disappointments, overall the Padres’ minor league teams have made forward progress. http://padres.scout.com/2/875998.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/875998.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:20:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Chad Huffman’s homer provide the only runs in a loss. Ernesto Frieri is pounded and given an early exit. Lake Elsinore scores 33 in a record-setting game. Fort Wayne wins its 10th straight at home and we have reaction from Anthony Bass’ gem. Jason Hagerty makes a statement in his debut. AZL Padres get their first win. http://padres.scout.com/2/875744.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/875744.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:36:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: Rarely do players enter the system with flawless hitting mechanics. Changes are made with a consistent approach and some unconventional means. Short to the ball, backspin, staying inside the ball all mean something. All of those principles are being applied in Fort Wayne. http://padres.scout.com/2/875549.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/875549.html Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:41:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: Success can be found in many forms. The San Diego Padres Low-A affiliate in Fort Wayne can point to the pitching staff and everything that surrounds it. http://padres.scout.com/2/875397.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/875397.html Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:09:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres