Jason Bartlett News

Young gun Everth Cabrera is providing a much-needed spark to the Padres since being promoted.

Through 46 games it's clear the 2012 Padres are no better than the 2011 Padres. A In fact, they've scored 14 less runs over that time period - which is sad considering the 2011 Padres were shut-out nine times in their first 46 games.

For those of you which have not heard, Friar Infielder Logan Forsythe is back from his foot injury and currently playing at the Triple-A level in Tucson.A The good thing about Forsythe appearing to be healthy is the fact that Alexi Amarista , Everth Cabrera , and Andy Parrino have not proven themselves enough to make the Middle Infield situation ... (more)

The middle infield will continue to be one of the more intriguing story lines as the Padres 2012 season continues.

There should be a classification for when the Padres pull that move as they've done in half their games.

The addition of second baseman Alexi Amarista and Everth Cabrera has certainly added a bounce to the step of the Padres middle infield.

Alexi Amarista scored San Diego's first two runs against his former team and then doubled in the go-ahead run off Dan Haren in the seventh inning to lead the Padres to a 3-2 victory against the Angels on Saturday night.

It was a busy week for MLB transactions with the Padres getting a new starting middle infield, the Blue Jays a new first baseman, the Orioles a new left fielder and a plethora of players hitting the disabled list.

Byrnes made the decision to release Orlando Hudson a week or two ago. With the acquisition of Alexi Amarista and the transition of Jedd Gyorko to AAA it felt like it was time to do it.

The promotion of second baseman Alexi Amarista and shortstop Jason Bartlett to the Padres triggered the advancement of Jedd Gyorko from Double-A San Antonio to Triple-A Tucson.

They will meet again in Wrigley Field beginning on Friday. And might what's on deck be the quietest Cubs-White Sox duel of all? Most of the zaniest of the cast of characters from recent years -- colorful baseball versions of Al Capone, Roger Ebert, Rod Blagojevich and Mrs.

Aaron Harang seems to have the Padres' number. A Whether is be a solid performance, a dazzling one like he had when he struck out 13 Padres, or a shut-out like last night, Harang has dominated the Padres since switching clubs and moving north.

A general view of the Oakland Athletics game against the Cleveland Indians at O.co Coliseum on April 22, 2012 in Oakland, California.

The Padres on Thursday announced they have waived second baseman Orlando Hudson and placed shortstop Jason Bartlett on the 15-day disabled list.

Every offseason, it would be nice to know exactly who is going to be available. However, many players have options added to their contracts, which allow them to either be a free agent or with the team for another year.

At the moment, however, backup John Baker is one of the Padres hottest hitters while Hundley is one of the coldest.

Josh Byrnes has a strong stomach and a growing appetite. The Padres general manager once swallowed $22 million in a single gulp, so he's not afraid of acidic aftertaste as he contemplates eating some costly contracts.

As reported by Brent Schrotenboer of the San Diego Union Tribune , the Padres are hesitant to call-up Everth Cabrera due to a pending domestic violence charge.

Every week I give pick-up suggestions for leagues that are of the deeper variety.

The Rays have always liked lefty Cesar Ramos . Looking at his repertoire of pitches, it's pretty clear why.