Daily Friar 4.28.12
The Padres have another winning streak going for them! For just the second time this season the Padres have a two game winning streak. They will try to make it three today, but they are going to have to do it against Tim Lincecum. This isn’t the same Tim Lincecum that has won Cy Young awards. He has been having a down year so far. Either way it is still Tim Lincecum. So be sure to tune in to see if Nick Hundley and Chase Headley can lead the Padres to another win. Here are your Padres links for today:
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Aggresive Padres edge past Giants – Padres.com
“Given a lead Friday in the first of three games against the Giants, the Padres did more than just hang on for a 5-3 victory before a sold-out crowd at AT&T Park.”
Addition of Owings to DL creates need for long reliever – Union Tribune
“With the right forearm strain that put Micah Owings on the disabled list Thursday, the Padres are going with what would be considered a true long-relief pitcher, but the leading candidate for the duty could be left-hander from Australia.”
Nick Hundley backs the offense against the Giants – NCT
“After going hitless in his first 21 at-bats, Hundley is hitting .395 (15 for 38) over his past 10 games.”
An article about Orlando Hudson – Baseball Nation
“San Diego Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson has four triples and zero doubles, and it’s Friday afternoon, so we’re going to talk about Orlando Hudson.”
Injuries keep piling up for Padres – Chicken Friars
“But there is something worse than a team being younger, somewhat inexperienced, and less talented than average team, an injured younger, inexperienced, and less than talented team.”
O’Malley family looking to buy Padres – Glen Miller of The Friarhood
“O’Malley, along with his son Kevin and nephew Tom Seidler would like to complete a deal ahead of this year’s All-Star break.”
Daily Farm Round-Up from Thursday’s games – Matt Baker of The Friarhood
“Another great start by Prospect of the Day Frank Garces results in a Tincaps win. San Antonio loses a 13 inning heartbreaker, and The Storm