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 12:01:35 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Peter Ciofrone Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB1) 60 The San Diego Padres used their Triple-A team as replenishing stock for the big league club, routinely taking away their best prospects. Does that mean the cupboard in Portland was left bare? Padres vice president of scouting and player development Grady Fuson answered those questions and more. http://padres.scout.com/2/912169.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/912169.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:28:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Tim Stauffer grabs a win in his first start; Peter Ciofrone contributes to a doubleheader sweep. Cedric Hunter nets four hits; Brian Joynt hits a grannie. Beamer Weems continues his streak. Stiven Osuna tosses five scoreless; Dan Robertson has three RBI. Bo Davis has three hits; Chris Wilkes takes his second loss. Five unearned push Simon Berroa to loss two. Hans Wilson has three hits. http://padres.scout.com/2/875407.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/875407.html Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:31:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Chad Huffman knocked in four with a homer and another multi-hit game while Peter Ciofrone broke out of his funk. Stephen Faris leads the Texas League in the worst category possible while Cedric Hunter is heating up. http://padres.scout.com/2/864316.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/864316.html Tue, 12 May 2009 03:47:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres Synopsis: There will be many familiar faces, especially on the mound, and one very big new one in Kyle Blanks. Look for rebound years from Matt Antonelli and Chad Huffman as the 2009 Portland team could be pretty good. However with the current state of the parent club many of these guys won’t be here for long. http://padres.scout.com/2/854988.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/854988.html Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:03:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres PEORIA, AZ-- Born to hit, San Diego Padres prospect Peter Ciofrone was a commodity this offseason as a six-year free agent. The Friars didn’t want to let him go, and Ciofrone obliged when he re-upped. http://padres.scout.com/2/849979.html 2047 Brad Honigman http://padres.scout.com/2/849979.html Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:04:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Anytime you have a combined rankings there is always someone that you believe should have been in there, but alas either the hockey goon or numbers cruncher didn’t quite see it the same way. This year we each selected two players that we believe should have been in the Top 20, and where we would have put them, along with three others that by the seasons end could take some big leaps. http://padres.scout.com/2/848225.html 2047 Denis Savage / http://padres.scout.com/2/848225.html Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:03:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres The name of the game is getting on base. With a pitcher winning the battle seven out of 10 times, hitting .300 is a bonus for the hitter. These San Diego Padres prospects have the goods to close in on and surpass the magic number on a yearly basis. http://padres.scout.com/2/845564.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/845564.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:13:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres If you can’t hit a pitch thrown 60-70 percent of the time in the big leagues, you really have no chance to make it. These San Diego Padres prospects can hit quality fastballs. http://padres.scout.com/2/844795.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/844795.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:40:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres The image of the left-handed hitting Ken Griffey waving his bat in his pre-pitch routine caused the confidence of many a pitcher to waver. He followed it up with one of the smoothest strokes ever seen. These San Diego Padres prospects do their best to strike fear into the opposition with their vision of sweetness. http://padres.scout.com/2/842393.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/842393.html Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:06:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres The focus of most hitters is on the fastball. Sitting dead-red and laying off the tough breaking ball can help the average. Being proficient in hitting the breaking ball and off-speed pitches, however, becomes more important the higher one goes. These San Diego Padres prospects are the best at plying that trade. http://padres.scout.com/2/840775.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/840775.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:23:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres This is the last stop and for many the toughest because you can see the majors from here, but you still aren’t there. Frequently, players have had some experience at this level and just barely missed the cut on the big team or are blocked with nowhere to go. http://padres.scout.com/2/832779.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/832779.html Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:06:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres It won’t be long before Randy Ready has a job managing in the major leagues. For now, he is in the San Diego Padres system and aiding the big league club with prospects. Names such as Chip Ambres, Matt Antonelli, Luke Carlin, Paul McAnulty, Brian Myrow, Jody Gerut, Chase Headley, Nick Hundley and Will Venable were under his tutelage with Peter Ciofrone and Brett Dowdy still in his care. http://padres.scout.com/2/827170.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/827170.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:52:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Max Venable has coached many of the San Diego hitters that filtered their way up from the minor leagues. As the hitting coach in Portland this past season, it was his influence that served these Padres prospects well. http://padres.scout.com/2/815092.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/815092.html Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:16:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres We sat down with Grady Fuson, the San Diego Padres vice president of scouting and player development, for his thoughts on this year’s Portland Beavers. http://padres.scout.com/2/806785.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/806785.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:55:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Summary: While Portland Beavers had the league leader in on-base percentage, they ended the year sitting 14th in the 16-team Pacific Coast League in hitting. It was an improvement over their last place finish in hitting from a season ago. http://padres.scout.com/2/806087.html 2047 John Conniff/Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/806087.html Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:36:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres The San Diego Padres have a number of players who are slated to be six-year minor league free agents. We take a look at each and wonder who, if any, will return. http://padres.scout.com/2/795598.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/795598.html Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:05:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Paul DePodesta answers whether the Padres think Will Venable can be an everyday centerfielder in the big leagues, Matt Antonelli’s tough year in Portland, and if San Diego will ever move Kyle Blanks to the outfield. http://padres.scout.com/2/786248.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/786248.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:59:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Robert Woodard is smoked to the tune of 10 runs in a Portland start. Manny Ayala lasts just one-third of an inning in a shellacking. Allan Dykstra has the game-winner. Felix Carrasco and Yefri Carvajal collect a pair of extras. Nick Vincent is hit early and often. Stiven Osuna allows one run but is foiled, kicking the AZL Padres out of contention. http://padres.scout.com/2/784731.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/784731.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:50:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Portland is swept, despite Peter Ciofrone hitting two. Philip Barzilla gets a start with Steve Garrison on the DL. Cesar Carrillo has one of his best starts. Jeremy McBryde strikes out 12, but Fort Wayne loses. Eugene wins its 10th straight at home. Mat Latos gets a promotion. Carlos Garcia has been hot in the DSL. http://padres.scout.com/2/782209.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/782209.html Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:09:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peter Ciofrone had a 27-game hitting streak, has hit more home runs than he ever had previously, can play multiple positions, and has been a steady bat through his career - one that has gotten better each season. http://padres.scout.com/2/781927.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/781927.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:04:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres