The latest news from MadFriars.com. MadFriars.com at padres.scout.com is a webzine that covers the San Diego Padres minor league system and prospects, 365 days a year. http://padres.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://padres.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 MadFriars.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. madfriars@sandiegosports.net info@scout.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:02 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 The San Diego Padres announced today they have selected right-handed pitcher Craig Italiano, left-handed pitcher Steve Garrison and outfielder Chad Huffman from Triple-A Portland. http://padres.scout.com/2/921798.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/921798.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:19:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Matt Clark was one of 15 players in the entire minor leagues to collect 100 or more RBI and the only one to accomplish the feat within the Padres farm system. http://padres.scout.com/2/921592.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/921592.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Ranking prospects is always the highlight for anyone that covers a major league team’s minor league system, in this case the San Diego Padres, and while it is the most viewed and discussed, it is also the most misunderstood. http://padres.scout.com/2/920856.html John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/920856.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:39:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Aaron Breit found confidence in 2009 and that bolstered his pitching to a level that many expected of the prospect when he was originally signed as a draft-and-follow. http://padres.scout.com/2/920498.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/920498.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:41:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Anthony Bass was a Midwest League All-Star and quickly proved he was above that circuit. His competitive nature got the best of him when he moved up to Lake Elsinore. Being able to recognize that, however, is one of the many traits that has the San Diego Padres excited about his future. http://padres.scout.com/2/920118.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/920118.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:57:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospects Nate Freiman and Ryan Hinson saw success at different rates during their debut seasons. Freiman won the Northwest League RBI title while Hinson was valued so highly that the Friars sent him to Lake Elsinore twice during the season. http://padres.scout.com/2/920117.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/920117.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:49:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres There were some who questioned whether San Diego Padres pitching prospect Rafeal Arias was ready for his stateside debut. Many wanted to send him back to the Dominican Republic for more seasoning. The Padres are glad they kept him in Arizona – he shined in one of the toughest environments as the team’s closer. http://padres.scout.com/2/919789.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/919789.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Everett Williams signed late but made an immediate impression with his terrific bat speed. Now, he is looking to build upon the foundation to bring the fundamental part of his game in line with his talent. http://padres.scout.com/2/919135.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/919135.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:40:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Twelve players did not qualify for our top-60 rankings due to injury. Still, all have the potential to have bright futures. One such player would have ranked in the top five overall within the system had he been healthy. http://padres.scout.com/2/918781.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/918781.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:38:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres When you lead the minor leagues in wins its not a big leap in logic that there are going to be some awards to follow. http://padres.scout.com/2/918779.html John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/918779.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:23:00 GMT 0 315 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 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/917979.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:07:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres The case could have made for several stalwart pitching prospects within the San Diego Padres system. Simon Castro, however, improved tenfold as the season transpired, earning MadFriars.com Pitcher of the Year. http://padres.scout.com/2/917642.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/917642.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:29:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Nick Greenwood won the Northwest League ERA title and went on to Fort Wayne to help the TinCaps win a championship. http://padres.scout.com/2/917641.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/917641.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:18:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres While many San Diego Padres’ farmhands took big steps forward this year no one came close to matching the season Cody Decker had with the AZL Padres. http://padres.scout.com/2/917320.html John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/917320.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:29:00 GMT 0 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Chris Fetter was dynamite in Eugene and played an important role in helping Fort Wayne win a championship. http://padres.scout.com/2/917318.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/917318.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:21:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres San Diego Padres prospect Jonathan Alia came in as an undrafted free agent but found regular at-bats. Now, the converted first baseman is looking to build upon his professional season in hopes of finding future success. http://padres.scout.com/2/917048.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/917048.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:09:00 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 Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/916744.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:23:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres A true testament to a prospect’s status is how they develop over the course of the season. San Diego Padres prospect James Darnell improved his batting average in every month with Fort Wayne and accomplished the same feat when he went to Lake Elsinore. http://padres.scout.com/2/916392.html Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/916392.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Former San Diego Padres vice president of scouting and player development Grady Fuson pushed many of the players that were seen in San Antonio this year. Some responded and others did not. Do they offer hope for the future? MadFriars.com spoke with Fuson about those topics. http://padres.scout.com/2/916048.html John Conniff http://padres.scout.com/2/916048.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:10:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres Summary: Usually when talking about the Missions its about pitching but this year San Antonio had more hitting, than, pitching, prospects. The Missions featured as good a double play combination as anywhere in the organization in Eric Sogard and Lance Zawadzki, the premier speedster, Luis Durango and two very good “professional” hitters in Craig Cooper and Logan Forsythe. http://padres.scout.com/2/915679.html John Conniff/Denis Savage http://padres.scout.com/2/915679.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:23:00 GMT 1 315 San Diego padres