![]() SAN DIEGO, CA - Hoping to move up in the fifth round, the Padres found a willing partner in the Cincinnati Reds. By acquiring the Reds' early fifth rounder, the Padres got the chance to select a sleeper prospect at shortstop, Ozzie Martinez. The 22 year-old native of Carolina, Puerto Rico is not expected to have much of a role for the 2011 Padres, making him similar to Padres first rounder Brent Morel. "Ozzie could be a real steal for us because he's hit everywhere he's played," Padres manager Tim Stoops boasted. "We can afford to make another long-term future pick like this because the pressure to win a World Series is now off of us. At least for a little while."
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![]() SAN DIEGO, CA - Following the trade of Garret Anderson and a serious injury to Jacoby Ellsbury, the Padres felt it was time to grab an outfielder in the fourth round of the 2011 Rookie Draft. Reggie Willits became the newest member of the Padres and figures to see a lot of action in the San Diego outfield. The 29 year-old outfielder hails from Chickasha, Oklahoma. "We like his speed, both on the bases and in our spacious outfield at Petco Park," Padres manager Tim Stoops said. "He can also switch hit and has a good understanding of the strike zone." ![]() SAN DIEGO, CA - After waiting for the second round to pass without making a selection, the San Diego Padres selected 33 year-old starting pitcher Bruce Chen late in the third round. The lefty hurler is a native of Panama City, Panama. "Chen is the oldest player we've ever selected in the rookie draft," manager Tim Stoops stated. "While it's not the greatest pick for the long-term future of the club, we feel like he gives us a great chance to get back to the playoffs in 2011." ![]() SAN DIEGO, CA - No longer able to rely on Eric Chavez and his faulty back, the Padres selected third baseman Brent Morel with their first round Rookie Draft pick. The native of Bakersfield, CA is expected to see limited action at third in 2011, giving Felipe Lopez a day off every week or so. "We expect him to have the third base job by 2012," manager Tim Stoops said. Morel is well regarded as a high-average hitter and a slick fielder at the hot corner. He is the second third baseman the Padres have selected in the first round since Stoops took over managerial duties in 1995. San Diego selected Chavez in the 1999 first round. The video below was recorded by the Padres during a scouting trip in 2010. Morel concludes the at-bat with an RBI triple. ![]() SAN DIEGO, CA - Looking to get younger, the Padres made shortstop Edgar Renteria available and found a trade partner in the Texas Rangers. After two seasons in San Diego, Renteria moves to the American League in exchange for 27 year old catcher Taylor Teagarden (left) and a 5th round Rookie Draft pick. In 2009, Renteria was a surprise in the San Diego lineup, hitting .317 with 14 home runs and 66 RBI. Those numbers dropped to .244, 6 HR and 48 RBI in 2010. However, the shortstop saved his best at-bats for the World Series where he hit .381 in the 7 game series won by the Padres. Teagarden played in 80 games for the Rangers in 2010, hitting a disappointing .216 with 8 HR and 33 RBI. He won't be called upon often in 2011, as the Padres are set to go with John Buck and Nick Hundley behind the plate for a third straight season. |
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