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 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:13:48 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Will Inman Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB1) 60 For our last interview with Randy Smith we talked to him about the Padres’ newest affiliate in AAA, the Tucson Padres. The biggest difference that was instantly noticed by everyone is how much easier it was to hit in the thin desert air of southern Arizona as compared to the Pacific Northwest. http://padres.scout.com/2/1124707.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1124707.html Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:57:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Tim Hagerty has been affiliated with the Padres’ organization in one way or another since 2005. After spending a year with the short-season Pioneer League with the Idaho Chukars, a Kansas City Royals farm team, he took a new broadcasting position with the Mobile BayBears, then the San Diego AA affiliate. http://padres.scout.com/2/1124271.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1124271.html Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:04:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Summary: There really isn’t any other way to put it; Tucson is a rotten place to pitch. But the scary part is that there are actually better places to hit in the PCL including Colorado Springs, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City to name a few. In other words, pitching statistics where the ball doesn’t sink or come down should be taken with a big grain of salt. http://padres.scout.com/2/1123826.html 2047 MadFriars http://padres.scout.com/2/1123826.html Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:23:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres TUCSON: Terry Kennedy, the former all-star catcher with the San Diego Padres in the 1980s, played fourteen years in the major leagues before becoming a minor league coach for a variety of organizations after his retirement in 1991. http://padres.scout.com/2/1086621.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1086621.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 02:45:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres TUCSON: RHP Will Inman, 24, was drafted in the third round by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2005 draft. In 2007 he was traded to the Padres in the Scott Linebrink deal along with LHP Joe Thatcher and Steve Garrison, who is now with the Yankees. http://padres.scout.com/2/1086144.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1086144.html Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:43:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Errors! So many errors! Luckily a couple teams were able to comeback and both of those games ended in a walk off win. A 3rd ended in a walkoff loss (thanks to an error), while the Missions had a game to forget. http://padres.scout.com/2/1072013.html 2047 Ben Davey http://padres.scout.com/2/1072013.html Sat, 14 May 2011 06:09:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres Summary: The San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate rarely found a consistent rotation that could be relied upon to stop the bleeding. Most of the success here came from moving parts that were transitioned in and out. http://padres.scout.com/2/1028644.html 2047 Denis Savage/John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/1028644.html Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:59:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Portland, OR: A few notes and observations from our recent trip to the San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate, the Portland Beavers. http://padres.scout.com/2/980762.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/980762.html Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:36:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Synopsis: The Portland squad, as it is most years, is really more of a taxi squad for the San Diego Padres than a prospect laden minor league team, but there is some talent. Lance Zawadzki could become the Padres second baseman in 2011 and pitcher Wade LeBlanc and outfielder Aaron Cunningham, both of whom barely missed qualifying for prospect status, should see time in San Diego during the season. http://padres.scout.com/2/959954.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/959954.html Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:12:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres The San Diego Padres are stacking the cupboard chock full of starters at nearly every level – we profile those with the highest ceilings. Because of this, there are some pitching prospects that need to make a move to remain viable in future plans. http://padres.scout.com/2/954048.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/954048.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:14:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Undergoing change has been the staple of San Diego Padres prospect Will Inman. Each year, it seems something drastic has caused him to alter – from arm angle changes to an overhaul of mechanics. The newest iteration is only an additional pitch. http://padres.scout.com/2/952746.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/952746.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Steve Webber saw improvements from Will Inman, noted a change with Corey Kluber, saw a different Cory Luebke, was impressed with Mat Latos, and thought Evan Scribner needed a breather – among other things as he tutored young San Diego Padres pitching prospects in San Antonio. http://padres.scout.com/2/941077.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/941077.html Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:24:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Is Cesar Carrillo back? Can Nathan Culp succeed at the highest level? Are Mike DeMark’s high walk totals a concern? What Will Inman did he see? We discussed all this and more with former San Antonio Missions and current Portland Beavers manager Terry Kennedy. http://padres.scout.com/2/937948.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/937948.html Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:21:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Portland Beavers pitching coach Glenn Abbott was the man who prepped many of the young San Diego Padres arms in Triple-A. MadFriars.com caught up with Abbott to discuss many of the players who showed up in San Diego during the year. http://padres.scout.com/2/922120.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/922120.html Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:01:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres MadFriars.com annually ranks the top 60 San Diego Padres Prospects, and the best news is it gets harder and harder to do every season. 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 WEDNESDAY midnight! http://padres.scout.com/2/917979.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/917979.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:07:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Summary: Despite playing in one of the best pitcher’s parks in minor league baseball, the Missions struggled to find consistency on that front throughout the season. Ernesto Frieri, Will Inman, and Cesar Carrillo showed some promise as starters while the Missions’ bullpen led by Brandon Gomes and Evan Scribner was able to keep the team competitive. http://padres.scout.com/2/915327.html 2047 John Conniff/Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/915327.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:25:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres 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 The San Diego Padres will have a number of decisions to make on their young talent – who to protect and who should be left unguarded – in preparation for the Rule 5 Draft. Adding a prospect to the 40-man roster is the only way to ensure they are protected. http://padres.scout.com/2/911017.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/911017.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:48:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Mike Couchee is in his sixth year as the Padres’ minor league pitching coordinator after previously working in the Los Angeles Angels organization for 15 years. http://padres.scout.com/2/910625.html 2047 John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/910625.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:44:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Peoria, AZ: No better time to practice high pop ups than with a morning sun the backdrop. Some San Diego Padres prospects had a tough time. http://padres.scout.com/2/907612.html 2047 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/907612.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:56:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres