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 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:56:50 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Drew Cumberland Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB6) 60 Many pundits, citing the overall depth as a primary reason, rank the San Diego Padres farm system near the top of the heap. They also claim the lack of a true superstar. MadFriars.com is here, much like the 10 names mentioned, to prove them wrong. http://padres.scout.com/2/1175459.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/1175459.html Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:08:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres At the beginning of 2011 season Drew Cumberland received about the toughest news any baseball player could receive, his career was over. He was only twenty-two and coming off of the best season of his career after tearing up the Cal League with a .365 batting average before being promoted to AA San Antonio. http://padres.scout.com/2/1135742.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1135742.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:58:00 GMT 1 315 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 Another good offensive team with a strong bullpen but question marks with its starters after Casey Kelly and Anthony Bass. Keep an eye on LF Jaff Decker and SS Drew Cumberland, two of the best position prospects in the organization. http://padres.scout.com/2/1061878.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1061878.html Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:54:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Lake Elsinore Storm manager Carlos Lezcano again saw many of the brightest bats in the system in 2010. We spoke to him about many of those hitters. http://padres.scout.com/2/1050394.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/1050394.html Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:34:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Kevin Goldstein has been ranking the top Padres’ prospects for years - first with Baseball America and since 2007 with Baseball Prospectus with his popular Future Shock column. We caught up with Kevin, a long-time friend of MadFriars.com to get his views on the recent talent infusion from the Boston and other matters. http://padres.scout.com/2/1049642.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1049642.html Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:02:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres Former San Diego Padres bench coach and former minor league hitting coordinator Tony Muser went over some of the top prospects in the system with MadFriars.com. http://padres.scout.com/2/1049063.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/1049063.html Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:22:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres When I read a top prospect lists my eyes always go first to the individual rankings of the players and whether or not I agree with them... http://padres.scout.com/2/1046362.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1046362.html Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:46:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Doug Dascenzo guided a nice crop of prospects in San Antonio during the 2010 season. We discussed the hitting group with the manager. http://padres.scout.com/2/1044970.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/1044970.html Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:32:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres MadFriars.com annually ranks the top 60 San Diego Padres Prospects, and an influx of talent through trades has once again made it harder. That is a credit to the strengthening of the farm by the San Diego Padres’ front office and development staff. Take advantage of our Buy One Month, Get One Month Free promotion - Extended Through Tuesday! http://padres.scout.com/2/1044190.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/1044190.html Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:50:00 GMT 1 315 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 Summary: The Storm had a barrage of hitters that performed well, some coming on at the end while others were successful through the year. With four players netting 16 homers or more and four with at least 20 steals, it was a well-balanced lineup. http://padres.scout.com/2/1020710.html 2047 Denis Savage/John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1020710.html Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:33:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Fort Wayne, IN: Dave Roberts’ new duties with the San Diego Padres include mentoring the minor league prospects in aspects of the game that he did well – bunting, stealing bases, moving runners over. We discussed several top prospects with Roberts to get his take on how they need to improve. http://padres.scout.com/2/982583.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/982583.html Thu, 08 Jul 2010 05:51:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres The San Diego Padres have been preaching the Petco Park mentality throughout the system. Prospect Blake Tekotte may be a perfect fit with his speed, gap power, and ability to play stout defense. http://padres.scout.com/2/980500.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/980500.html Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:47:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Filled with helium, these San Diego Padres prospects are making a quick ascension up the prospect ranks with terrific seasons through the first half. We take a look at several prospects from each level. http://padres.scout.com/2/979429.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/979429.html Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:30:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Drew Cumberland is healthy and raking, showing what he is capable across a full season. Yet, he still has a number of areas where he wants to improve. http://padres.scout.com/2/976520.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/976520.html Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:46:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Craig Cooper drives in two in a loss but seems to be on the rebound after a tough stretch. Jeremy Hefner is money but gets a no-decision. Matt Clark provides a winning single. Hot is not nice enough for what Drew Cumberland is accomplishing. Steve Garrison returns. Dean Anna has been a force of late. http://padres.scout.com/2/974709.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/974709.html Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:41:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Mike Wickham has been an integral part of player development in the San Diego Padres system. We caught up with the director of minor league operations to get his thoughts after the first month-plus of the season. http://padres.scout.com/2/972821.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/972821.html Thu, 27 May 2010 04:12:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Wade LeBlanc strikes out eight but gives up four runs. Nathan Culp gives up five while Cedric Hunter has a solid start. Anthony Bass pitches well, Drew Cumberland supplies power, and Cody Decker drives them – we have post-game talk. Nick Greenwood starts like he ends with more shutout ball, and Nate Freiman goes yard for Fort Wayne. http://padres.scout.com/2/960843.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/960843.html Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:57:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Lake Elsinore, CA: The Storm squad is chock full of question marks, despite fielding a team that is largely comprised of the 101-win Midwest League champions. http://padres.scout.com/2/960819.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/960819.html Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:21:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres