Sunrise In San Diego

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With my Atlanta Braves franchise kind of dead and Scott's rosters on the horizon, I've decided to start over. I've always wanted to play with the Padres, I like the organization and what it has to offer plus I don't have to deal with all the other drama in the other divisions. I like how its just beginning its rebuilding project and I have the opportunity to take the project and make it my own. I plan on playing 1 game each 5 days so I can keep the stats down and enjoy it more while I control it from a front office standpoint.

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2011

2011 was a miserable year for the Padres. They scored 72 runs fewer than last year, more than likely because they dealt Adrian Gonzalez for a boat load of prospects to the Red Sox. However they did acquire future star Cameron Maybin from the Marlins at a small cost. There where a few bright spots, Heath Bell was good, Matt Latos was OK and Mike Adams was great. Not to mention Anthony Rizzo made his MLB debut. The Padres would finish the year at 71-91 which was good enough for last place.

2012

Fast forward to 2012. Heath Bell went to play with the new look Marlins, Matt Latos was dealt to the Reds in the off season for a multitude of prospects to the Reds, Anthony Rizzo once again was dealt to the NL Red Sox aka Cubs and Matt Adams was sent to the Rangers at the trade deadline. Coming into the season, the Padres looked to turn this ship around before they became the Astros of the NL West. And it started with a changing of the torch....

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FLASHBACK- LAST GAME OF THE 2011 SEASON

George, its a pleasure to have you on board with the Organization we look forward to you helping us with scouting and development. What did you say your title was?

I'm currently a Special Assistant to the GM.

Later in Byrnes office

Something fishy is going on here, I didn't hire this guy...

Maybe the ownership hired him to keep tabs on us here. Or Maybe he's out to get your job!

This isn't time for jack legging around AJ, ownership is really starting to get on my nerves. What are they so worried about?

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FLASHBACK- January
Chairman John Moores office:

Yes Trudy, inform George we are making the changes soon.

Josh Brynes enters.....

I came to talk with you about a certain employee and I think you know who I'm talking about

Look, ownership is extremely ticked about your Matt Latos deal and they are worried about you dealing too many of our assets.

We had to pull something off! Latos was going to cause us some major pains financially.

Look, it took us years to develop this guy. We invested so much time and effort into him that it was a slap in the face when you sent him away.

I didn't come here to argue! I came here to tell you that I got a job offer from the Twins to be their new GM. Looks like I'm taking that job then!

Very well then...

Moores tells Trudy to send him in. George McGovern enters the office.

Well George looks like your in charge now. Josh, meet the new President of Baseball Operations for the San Diego Padres.

Brynes stood there for a minute, at a loss for words.

You will have my resignation before Spring Training.

Later that afternoon....

This is truly an honor to be able to hold the title of President of Baseball Operations for the San Diego Padres. I will guarantee you that I will bring a World Series to you, the fans I won't let you down.

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Before we continue on we must introduce this new "George McGovern" fellow.


Now George was born and raised on a tea plant plantation in the state of Georgia. His parents owned a beautiful plantation and wanted him to take it over someday, However, George took no interest in teas. He focused everything on Baseball. He would play with the neighborhood kids in a beautiful field his father had built in the backyard of their home in hopes that George wouldn't be able to resist the allure.

His father guessed right and George was out there everyday either playing with his friends or just looking at the field. When George reached high school, Scouts from all over flocked to see his golden left handed arm pitch fastballs and snap off curveballs. George was the ultimate machine. He was Drafted 1st overall by the Kansas City Athletics in the 1965 draft.

McGovern needless to say, threw 1 minor league inning before joining the Athletics. He dominated posting 400 strikeouts and a 40-1 record in his rookie year but apparently that wasn't good enough for the Cy Young as some punk named Sandy Koufax won it.

McGovern threw for about another 46 years posting over 90,000 innings in his career as well as posting 900 saves. However, he retired after 2011 because he wanted to run the show not be a part of it. "I made my bank, now its time to go home drive my Maybach. And maybe a scout will notice. " McGovern was quoted as saying in his thick southern accent.

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It was a dark and stormy night. Two 1st round draft picks ate one last meal together before departing for their respective organizations. One was a tall lanky lefty with a killer curve and the other was a 6'6 flamethrower. Both had been best friends in High School and had formed one of the most anticipated duos since that duo down in Texas.

Well Lucas have you decided?

Lucas and Max both had scholorships to UCLA. Fried turned his down to play for the Padres but Lucas was still undecided.

I don't know. I know I should've gone higher in the Draft...

Well Lucas, good luck with whatever you decide. I wish you the best of luck in your career.

Fried shakes Lucas' hand and leaves.

However, Lucas had made his choice and he had a plan....

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The Office of John Moores
The search for a GM PART 1

Hello George, I trust your enjoying your new position?

Its nice. Kinda hard to adjust being on this side of the field!

Lets get down to business. Since Josh Byrnes is now the GM of the Minnesota Twins and took just about all of our staff with him so I need you to find a few replacements. I've asked around and gotten you a list of potential candidates. Interview the ones you are interested in

McGovern gazed over the list and noticed a few massive gaping holes.

General Manager
Vice President of Player Development
Vice President of Scouting
Assistant General Manager
Vice President of International Scouting
Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations

McGovern smiles and the gears in his brain start turning.

What's my budget Johnny?

You have a blank check Mr. McGovern.

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Conference Room A
The search for a GM PART 2

On a stormy day in February, George McGovern sat with the remnants of the old regime in a Padres Conference Room. Among those left were:

AJ Hinch-Vice President of Baseball Ops and Assistant GM
Jaron Madison-Scouting Director
Sam Ray- Assistant Scouting Director

While a massive exodus of Padres front office personnel flocked to Minnesota, a few faithful remained. Among them were clubhouse personal and a hand full of scouts who had decided to remain with the Organization. All in All, the Padres Baseball Operations department had gone from around 100+ to just around 20.

As I'm sure you've noticed, you are all that remains from the previous regime. Everyone here has had to step up in some capacity. Mr. Hinch I have been conducting the duties of all the Vice Presidents and a few of the directors in the previous days. However...

McGovern held up his blank check

Ownership has granted me a blank check to hire the best scouts, Vice Presidents and personnel in baseball. And I can assure you that you will be rewarded for your loyalty to the Organization. So everyone in this room, you can go ahead and add about a 10% increase to your monthly paycheck.

The Room applauded.

Now back to business. Our organization has a few gaping holes and I wanted to take this time to assure you that we will get through this. Even with the recent struggles with the ownership, we will not let that hinder us.

Back in McGovern's office at 10:00 PM....

Thank you for allowing me to come in for my interview at this hour. It would have been a massive PR scandal if people knew I was going for this job.

No problem kid. I usually stay at the office Monday through Wednesday. Would you like a cup of tea?

McGovern poured both of them a cup of tea. His work illuminated by the lightning strikes.

Lets hear your pitch..

I trust you'll find everything is in order in my resume. I considered myself highly qualified for this position.

The man threw his resume in a manila envelope on the desk.

Yes, you ain't kiddin' when you said you was qualified! You are now at the top of our list for this job. We will interview a few more candidates but if you want it, the job is yours.

Thank you Mr. McGovern. I have to ask my family how they feel about this and I let you know in a couple days.

They shook hands and the man walked out of McGovern's office then paused.

Let's keep this under wraps until I give you the nod.

Keep what under wraps?

The man walked out of the building with McGovern chasing after him yelling "what do you want me to keep under wraps!?!?!" The man disappeared into the sheets of ran. Without one word. McGovern stood there in his white suit and fedora and uttered the words: "Cheeky Blighter".

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George McGovern's Rotation
The Search For A GM: Part 3

After just a short couple days, McGovern and the remnants of the Padres Baseball Ops department had found the pieces that they needed to fortify their front office. These where some of the brightest minds in baseball. These where McGovern's kind of people. George had come to know each of these men one way or another.

Gentlemen, you are the best that baseball has to offer that is why you are all here. Now I would like to take this time to ask you to join with the San Diego Padres Organization.

Your gonna have to float us a lot of money Georgey if you want us all to join your organization.

Of course sunny! I've got a blank check and I'm blowin every cent I got on you fellas.

I like your spunk George! I think this is a prime opportunity for all of us to form our own Dynasty! I think I speak for everyone here when I say That when we are finished with the Padres, it will be a dynasty greater than the New York Yankees.

The room applauded and sipped on their tea. George McGovern had just stolen the hearts and minds of top executives from across Major League Baseball. He smirked as he watched the men shake hands and make plans for the future.

"The Padres are officially beginning their journey to a Dynasty." Thought George McGovern.

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1. Max Fried- The Standout prep pitcher from Harvard Westlake that was drafted 7th overall, Max is your prototypical lefty above average command. He throws a good 4 seam and 2 seam fastball a changeup and a curveball that he modeled after Sandy Koufax. All pitches figure to be plus pitches and combined with his frame, Fried Figures to be the Padres future #1. ETA: 2015

2. Jedd Gyorko- When the Padres selected Gyorko, they knew that it wasn't the glove they were after but the bat. Gyorko has a great bat and will be a solid addition to the Major League club. His defense however is worrisome as it is just average and some questions loom if he can stay at third base. The bottom line is that Gyorko will be an effective hitting force at the Major Leagues ETA:2014

3. Corry Spangenberg- Spangenberg was selected by the Padres in the 2011 draft because of his plus offensive skills. He has a decent bat and an unbelievable home to first time. Look for Spangenberg to be sitting atop the Padres lineup with Cameron Maybin. ETA:2014

4. Walter Weickel- Walter was selected by the Padres in the supplemental round of the 2012 draft. He is a good athlete and has the classic, Fastball, Curveball, Change combo. He has a strong frame that should allow him to reach his ceiling as a top of the rotation starter in the MLB with Max Fried. ETA: 2015

5. Casey Kelly- Originally drafted by the Red Sox,Kelly was sent to the Padres in the Adrian Gonzalez deal. Kelly has a good 90-95 mph fastball with great sink and two other plus pitches with his changeup and curveball. ETA:2012-13

6. Rymer Liriano- A top outfield prospect, Liriano has all 5 tools and should be an integral player in the future for the Padres. If he can stay healthy he has the ability to be an All Star Caliber Player. ETA:2014

7. Yasmani Grandal- Grandal figures to break cap with the Major League club after Spring Training as the starting catcher unless some freak thing happens he has all the plus tools to be a great catcher. ETA:2012

8. Robbie Erlin- Pitcher acquired from the Rangers in the Mike Adams deal. Has plus tools that will make him a good middle of the Rotation pitcher in the MLB. ETA:2014

9. Joe Ross- Acquired by the Padres in the 2011 draft. Hopefully he can take after his older brother Tyson who is currently with the Athletics. ETA:2015

10. Austin Hedges- Hedges is great catching prospect but will have to wait a little before making his MLB debut because of the Major League catching situation ETA: 2014

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McGovern's Office

AJ Hinch and Jaron Madison enter his office

You wanted to see us George?

Yes I have a brilliant plan that will give this organization a lift if you will.

What did you have in mind?

Since half of our organization just fled to Minnesota, I think we are entitled to a little compensation.

Madison shuts the door

Who do you think we can get from the Twins?

I have a plan that will bring two impact guys to this organization.

Washington just blew up their front office and the Twins just blew theirs up. I know that the Nationals owners have had their eye on the Twins GM and that the Twins have eyes on Mike Rizzo.

So whats the plan?

Lucas Giolito will head to the Twins as part of the compensation. Miguel Sano will head to the Nationals.

This is insane! There is no chance this will work! And why haven't we brought in the new GM and Staff?

It will work. We can't hire our staff and expect to get big compensation. Now as far as the deal goes, we will get Byron Buxton and Lucas Giolito from the Twins.

George, this could be the biggest scandal major league baseball has ever seen in this era. But I'm totally on board we have an opportunity and we should take it.

And with that, McGovern threw his first act as President of Baseball Operations into action. He made it clear that they where going to build a winner weather they had to beg, borrow cheat or steal. And so began, the McGovern Era of Padres Baseball....

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Woah, this is sick. I'll be following....

Spoiler

Following means anxiously refreshing my subscription page, waiting for an update....

A.) Do you still plan on releasing your prospect development guide, and B.) Will you be showing how you plan on developing all your prospects?

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Woah, this is sick. I'll be following....

Spoiler

Following means anxiously refreshing my subscription page, waiting for an update....

A.) Do you still plan on releasing your prospect development guide, and B.) Will you be showing how you plan on developing all your prospects?

Thanks!

I do still plan on releasing the guide but testing some of my theories has proven to be majorly time consuming. I will probably have it done around Friday or Saturday due to the fact that the All Star festivities are starting. (YES!!!!)

I will be showing how I plan on developing all my prospects. The plans will be released in accordance with the story line.

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The Office of Joe Torre
Compensation-Part 1

Joe Torre was a respectable baseball man who had loved the game all his life. He will probably be remembered as one of the greatest Yankee managers of all time. However, his relationship with the Yankees strained and the Los Angeles Dodgers hired him. He immediately built a contender with his influence. His time there would be his last and after he retired, Bud Selig made him the MLB VP of Baseball Operations. From his office, He watched every transaction and advised Bud Selig on which to approve.

Here are all proposed transactions for today Mr. Torre.

Thanks Marge.

Torre put on his glasses and flipped through all the pages, Minor League transactions, Free Agent signings, International signings. All of a sudden a piece of paper caught his eye.

One from the Twins and Nationals.

Miguel Sano to the Nationals and Lucas Giolito to the Twins as compensation for Front Office shakeups? Sure... That seems about fair.

Torre stamped his approval on the request and put it in a manila envelope to hand to Commissioner Selig.

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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER
Compensation- Part 2

Bud Selig has made several very controversial decisions in Major League Baseball, such as the roof incident during the World Series. Good 'ol Bud was about to add to that list.

Mr. Torre what have you have had better be important I'm busy.

Torre walked up to Bud with his usual "I could give a rat's hat if your busy." attitude.

Here is a compensation request for those front office blowups in Minnesota and Washington. Both teams approve it and it seems pretty fair.

Selig ripped the paper out of Torre's hand.

Yeah sure whatever.

Selig scribbled down a signature and shoved Torre out of his office.

Torre went back to his office and phoned both teams telling them that the deal had been approved.

In San Diego, McGovern smirked as he read an article out of his Newspaper. "According to plan and right on schedule." noted McGovern.