Hollywood Blvd. News – San Diego Padres Edition
- Updated: January 2, 2015
We like to start our day searching the web and reading articles about our beloved LA sports teams. It’s easy to get lost in the depth of the inter web, but luckily for you we have compiled a list of the most interesting and pertinent news stories for your morning reading pleasure. For this edition, let’s dive into the news surrounding the San Diego Padres.
CaliSports News discusses the San Diego Padres top 5 prospects:
“Following the flurry of moves by General Manager A.J. Preller, the San Diego Padres have traded away 9 of their top 20 prospects, according to MLB.com. The Padres had one of the best Farm Systems in baseball prior to the many moves. Overall, the Padres still have a fairly strong system but let’s take a look at the Top 5 prospects in the San Diego Padres organization!
5) Jose Rondon – Shortstop Bio: Born March 3rd, 1994. Bats: Right Throws: Right
Signed as an International Free Agent in 2011
Scouting Report: Jose Rondon was acquired in the Huston Street trade with the Los Angeles Angels. He was signed out of Venezuela in 2011. Rondon is a smooth-fielding, top of the lineup shortstop. He has a solid speed tool and a plus-hit tool. He has quick hands which helps him make consistent contact. In the minor leagues, he’s shown an ability to get on base with a .356 OBP which makes him a great table setter at the top of a lineup. He has above-average speed although it hasn’t translated to gaudy stolen base numbers. Rondon has soft, quick hands at shortstop which makes him a good defender. He projects to be a league-average middle infielder, who will be the staple at the top of a lineup. ETA:2017″
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Josh Johnson is set to finalize a deal with the San Diego Padres:
“According to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com the San Diego Padres and Josh Johnson are finalizing a one year deal.
Johnson missed the 2014 season due to Tommy John surgery and it will be interesting to see how he recovers next season.
Johnson, who will turn 31 next month holds a career record of 58-45, and 3.40 ERA. He has spent most of his career with the Marlins before being traded to the Blue Jays in 2013.”
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