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 Wed, 22 May 2013 01:51:06 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Matt Vern Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB3) 60 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: The San Diego Padres High-A squad took to the field against Kansas City again on Sunday, losing 5-3. While the team lost, there were bright spots. Also, injuries news and updates from within the system, including the status of Jaff Decker. http://padres.scout.com/2/955960.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/955960.html Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:02:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: The Low-A and High-A teams played in their first games on Friday against the Kansas City Royals – both winners. The Double-A and Triple-A teams were on the road and both lost. http://padres.scout.com/2/955498.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/955498.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:10:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: It is clear the message is being broadcast from the entire coaching staff – breeding players fit for Petco Park with an aggressive turn to the patient approach. There were also lots of highlights from three intrasquad games. http://padres.scout.com/2/955229.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/955229.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:04:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Outfield prospects litter one of the deepest positions in the San Diego Padres farm system in both depth and emerging talent. High ceilings and sure things dot the landscape where the future is exceptionally bright but a few years away from making a real impact. http://padres.scout.com/2/948200.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/948200.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:40:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Former Eugene Emeralds hitting coach Eric Peyton talks about the challenge of switch-hitting for Jason Hagerty, the improvement of Emmanuel Quiles, the talent of Edinson Rincon, the future for Matt Vern, the athleticism of Everett Williams, as we discuses the hitters in the San Diego Padres short-season affiliate. http://padres.scout.com/2/937104.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/937104.html Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:47:00 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 The San Diego Padres have seven teams from the Dominican Summer League all the way up to Triple-A. Each team has its fair share of top prospects but each team also has some ‘sleeper’ prospects the pundits choose to overlook. We point out which ones to keep an eye on. http://padres.scout.com/2/916744.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/916744.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:23:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: After another spirited situational hitting session, the San Diego Padres played an uninspired intrasquad game – with several players not putting forth much in the way of effort. http://padres.scout.com/2/907878.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907878.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:09:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Surprise, AZ: The San Diego Padres went on the road to Surprise to face the Texas Rangers and came away with the win. The started off facing the Rangers top signed pick, Tanner Scheppers. http://padres.scout.com/2/907368.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907368.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:47:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: With no game scheduled on Wednesday, the San Diego Padres played an intrasquad game against their brethren – showing off some of the execution they applied earlier in the day. http://padres.scout.com/2/907014.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907014.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:06:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: The San Diego Padres took on the Texas Rangers in Instructional League play on Tuesday, losing 10-9. There were, however, plenty of highlights. http://padres.scout.com/2/906733.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/906733.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:20:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Eugene, OR: Eric Peyton, hitting coach at the San Diego Padres short-season affiliate in Eugene, has evolved in his approach to teaching. As a result, he feels he can help his hitters refine their game. It was evident with the Emeralds this season. http://padres.scout.com/2/901245.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/901245.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:07:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Eugene, OR: Ask anyone who sticks out in Eugene and one name keeps poppling up. Minor league field coordinator Tom Gamboa is no different. http://padres.scout.com/2/896149.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/896149.html Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:26:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Eugene, OR: San Diego Padres prospect Matt Vern has become the poster boy for ‘getting it’. He has embraced change so profoundly that other coaches point to his work as the model for future success. It hasn’t been as easy as it sounds. http://padres.scout.com/2/888797.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/888797.html Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:08:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Eugene, OR: San Diego Padres vice president of scouting and player development Grady Fuson likes what he sees of his new recruits and sees progress in a lot of the players he has drafted in the last three years. http://padres.scout.com/2/887874.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/887874.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:52:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Yamid Haad has hit well since joining Portland. Evan Scribner gives up runs in four straight games. Wynn Pelzer walks six in a loss. Eduardo Perez starts and takes the loss. Miles Mikolas is in trouble each inning but the offense is solid; errors and homers, however, doom the Emeralds. Corey Adamson contributes in the AZL. Adan Velazquez hits two in a loss. http://padres.scout.com/2/879735.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/879735.html Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:03:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne TinCaps manager Doug Dascenzo had a message for his kids after an All-Star break that saw the San Diego Padres Low-A affiliate win the first half division crowd. http://padres.scout.com/2/875178.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/875178.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:14:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Matt Vern was selected by the San Diego Padres in the 13th-round of the 2009 MLB Draft, 384th overall. MadFriars.com caught up with the outfielder to discuss his power, his agility and his approach at the plate, among other topics. http://padres.scout.com/2/873730.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/873730.html Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:39:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres