One thing I can gather in breezing through these guys is that the padres definitely have a type now - big, tall pitchers.
Poreda: 6'-6", 240 lbs
Richard: 6'-5", 240 lbs
Russell: 6'-8", 250 lbs
Carter: 6'-6", 195 lbs
If you look at the guys the padres drafted this year (go to the June Archive of Paul Depodestas blog recapping the draft) the organizational philosophy has turned to big, power pitchers instead of strike throwers who don't necessarily have dominant stuff (cough, cough Josh Geer). Definitely moving on from the Alderson era.
Scouting report on Aaron Poreda:
http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2009/03/aaron-poreda-bio-scouting-report-pitches-white-sox-rotation/
Good Article on Clayton Richard:
http://www.lifeinthecell.com/?p=1214
Adam Russell Scouting Report
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=261&f=3546&t=515301
Dexter Carter
Couldn't find a scouting report but he is in Single-A ball right now for the Kannapolis Intimidators (like that team name). This year he is 6-2 with a 3.13 ERA. This year he has an impressive 143 strikeouts in 118 IP.
So to recap: two major-league ready starting pitchers (Poreda & Richard). Russell is most likely a reliever but could be a starter. Dexter Carter looks to have big upside as a future starting pitcher. This restocks the Padres with young arms...not to mention that they are incredibly cheap. I have fully invested myself in the Padres rebuilding process, so I can accept it. It hasn't really sunk in yet, but Peavy has missed big portions of the last two season so I'm kind of used to him being gone anyways.
Peavy....if you pass this physical, its been good man. I'll never forget watching you strikeout 9 batters in a row. I loved watching how you made people look stupid when they swung out of their shoes on that nasty slider of yours. You brought a Cy Young award to San Diego. Its been a good run and I wish you nothing but the best in Chicago. I hope you can get that ring because we in San Diego have no doubts that you are a true competitor.
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