Gaudin & His Goatee Get A Go

The recently signed hurler, Chad Gaudin, has been called up to replace the injured Shawn Hill in the Padres rotation. Gaudin was released by the Chicago Cubs in the spring after failing to make the squad in a bullpen role. The Padres were able to persuade the right handed pitcher by giving him the opportunity to start. Guadin was a part of the Oakland/ Chicago trade last summer. FF is hoping that some new blood will re energize the Padres, who are in the midst of losing 6 of the their last 7 contests. The Friars DFA'd Eulogio De La Cruz to make room on the 25 man roster for the man with the goatee.

Cubs Outclass Padres

For the second consecutive game the Friars jumped out to an early lead only to watch the Cubs storm back for the victory. The Chicago Cubs have an offense that is clicking on all cylinders (an offense has to be strong to absorb the Jim Edmonds stick this season), Chicago simply has a good baseball club. San Diego continues to strike out not only a lot, but in crucial situations. Three of the final four outs recorded by Chicago pitchers were called strike 3's, absolutely unacceptable the baseball bat should not be used as a prop.

Adrain Gonzalez continued his torrid hitting as the slugging first baseman notched 3 more hits Tuesday including an RBI to give San Diego a 2-0 lead early. Adrian is in a zone that is, alone, worth the price of admission. FF loves to see the maturation of a young player which is what we are witnessing with AGon. He is hitting balls where they are pitched and he is not over extending the zone trying to make something happen, the Pads need a little help to take the load off of the Eastlake High grad.