Daily Friar 3.19.12
It’s Monday again. And a wet Monday at that here in San Diego. Three straight days of rain is a very rare sight for us. I personally welcome it when it comes, but only when I’m not out driving in it. The Padres keep rolling in Arizona as they picked up another win yesterday. Hopefully this is a good sign of things to come for this team. It would be nice to get a full head of steam as we get closer to opening day. It’s almost here! Here are your Padres links for today:
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Volquez goes three, Padres pour on runs late - Padres.com
“Sunday’s game between the Padres and Giants was preceded by hail and was peppered with pouring rain and strong gusty winds, but a determined pitching staff managed to make a duel out of it nonetheless, with the Padres pulling away late for a 5-1 win.”
Will both Bass and Owings make the opening day roster? – Union Tribune
“But the Padres could be having a change of heart. All three could possibly open the season with the Padres — with two in the bullpen.”
Quentin’s injury could mean a spot for Blanks – NCT
“The Padres outfielder’s chances of making the opening-day roster have increased significantly with Quentin scheduled to miss up to six weeks following arthroscopic surgery to repair his meniscus.”
What to do with Left Field and First Base - Chicken Friars
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Born and raised in San Diego and a Padres fan since day one. On that fateful night of September 6, 1989 when I came into this world, the game was on in the delivery room and the Padres beat the Astros and I have been forever engrained with Padre blood. I have followed sports my whole life and have written the Daily Friar for over a year and enjoy bringing all of you the news each morning.
