Facebook users win tickets to Opening Day!

Written by Administrator | 08 March 2010

Want to attend the Padres Opening Day game vs. the Braves on April 12th? 

You can win tickets to go to the game for simply spreading the word about the Friarhood!

Simon Castro Info and Videos

Written by Steve Adler | 08 March 2010

Proper Name: Simon Alfonseca Castro
Born: April 9, 1988 in San Jose de los Llanos, Dominican Republic
High School:
Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 210
Bats: R Throws: R

Castro threw a seven-inning no-hitter on August 18, 2009 versus Dayton – the first in Fort Wayne franchise history.

Simon Castro went 10-6 with a 3.33 ERA across 28 games, including 27 starts with the Fort Wayne TinCaps. In 140.1 innings, he allowed 118 hits, walked 37 and struck out 157. He held the opposition to a .228 average. The opposition stole 14 bases off him in 22 attempts. He allowed nine homers, hit 10 batters, tossed 15 wild pitches, and induced three double play grounders. The opposition hit .263 off him in 118 at-bats with runners in scoring position. Castro led the Midwest League in strikeouts and was fifth in ERA. Castro was 10th in the entire minor leagues in strikeouts and eighth in strikeouts per nine innings pitched.

Friarhood Radio 3.4.10

Written by Steve Adler and Jeff Creps | 04 March 2010

Hey Padres fans! Welcom to another addition of Friarhood Radio.  This week, we discuss the latest on the Adrian Gonzalez front, talk about the first official game of the 2010 season, and open our first installment of "Know Thy Enemy: Los Angeles Dodgers."  Hear us debate about the defending NL West Champs as we take questions from the forum.

2010 Padres Expectations

Written by Steve Adler | 04 March 2010

Heading into the 2010 season the Padres have youth, determination and expectations.  After allowing future Hall of Fame pitcher Trevor Hoffman to walk away and sign with the Brewers then during the season trading away arguably the best starting pitcher in Padres history in Jake Peavy in 2009, this Padres team also faces similar concerns. 

As expected starting 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff was traded in the off season, which re-opens the door for Scott Hairston (acquired in the trade) as well as the "savior" Chase Headley.  The on again off again trade talks that have surrounded Adrian Gonzalez since the trading deadline on July 31st, 2009 are on once again and in full swing.  Similar to last season this team will be news worthy winning or not because of the trade scenarios that will involve players such as Heath Bell, Jon Garland, Chris Young, David Eckstein and Jerry Hairston.   With that said I think we should talk about expectations for 2010, with the help of my colleagues at Fantasy Daddy I have pounded out my expectations for the Padres Position Players