One or two days a year I get to come into work at 5 in the morning to support a large webcast meeting on the east coast. Today is one of those days. Hence I am blogging at 3:30 AM. Hence the apologies in advance if this is more incoherent than usual.
Got my first look [...]
I just found out at Petco stadium that they tried to make it Bonds-proof, but I think they made it baseball-proof.
–Barry Bonds
Dear Mr. Bonds,
Thank you for bringing your concerns about Petco Park to our attention. We are very sorry to hear that you did not find your stay in San Diego more enjoyable. It is [...]
This season, my buddy Jeff and I have taken it upon ourselves to visit every park in the California League. We’re old and somewhat responsible these days, so the plan is to hit two towns a weekend, one weekend a month through August.
The first phase of our journey saw us visit Lake Elsinore and Lancaster. [...]
Most times, I’d be happy with two out of three from the Giants. But this time, the Pads had every opportunity to sweep. Once again, the starting pitching was outstanding. Once again, the bullpen faltered. It’s early, and there is plenty of time for things to change, but right now the relief corps is the [...]
…The Giants might have gotten away with one last night. As it is, thanks to the contributions of youngsters Sean Burroughs and Khalil Greene, the Padres’ opener at their new digs was a success (if a bit more stressful than necessary).
In case you missed it, the Pads beat Barry Bonds and company, 4-3, in 10 [...]
That was disappointing. Padres very easily could have swept the series up in LA, but instead they drop two out of three. On the bright side, we saw some brilliant starting pitching by Adam Eaton. Eight innings, one run. The Pads need more of that out of their starters. And how about the rocket Eaton [...]
I was going to lead in with a bit about Japanese koto music, but all the good feeling I derived from listening to that at work yesterday disappeared in a flash last night. This was a game the Padres should have won. The things that didn’t come back to bite them in the opener led [...]
I Need You, Boomin’ Granny
I Said I Want You, Boomin’ Granny
–Beastie Boys, "Boomin’ Granny"
So that was a nice start to the season. Did you catch the LA fans booing their team as early as the third inning yesterday? Talk about harsh.
Some random observations:
The top three in the order look real good right now. Sean Burroughs [...]
Yep. It’s finally here. Brian Lawrence and Hideo Nomo hook up at Dodger Stadium, 1 PM start. Throw out the high ERAs and hope everyone is ready. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty giddy about the upcoming season. I know, I always feel that way on Opening Day. But somehow I can’t help [...]
Is it me, or did Friday seem like it would never come this week? Now we just have to hope the rain leaves before Thursday.
Bullet points today…
Padres break camp grateful to be intact (NC Times). Of the players expected to be on the Opening Day roster, only Rod Beck won’t be. Phil Nevin and Jay [...]
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