Updates on Freddy Guzman, Khalil Greene, Anna Kournikova, and “boom goes the dynamite”…

• Guzman out for season (Padres.com). Reconstructive surgery on his right elbow wipes out the Padres #2 prospect’s season before it begins.
• Defensive lapses bother Bochy most (NC Times). As well they should. Also, Khalil Greene is expected back in the next 7-10 days. Brian Giles caught Anna Kournikova’s ceremonial first pitch and gave her “a big hug and kiss after the pitch.” Lucky bastard.
• Nevin’s late-night delivery (U-T). The photo of Dave Roberts catching the pop fly that bounced off Jesse Garcia‘s glove twice is great. I have a confession to make: I love the way Dave Roberts plays the game. I still don’t think he’s the right guy for the job, but I’m beginning to understand now why some folks trip all over themselves in praise of him. He’s fun to watch. Also, supersub Geoff Blum is expected to be out a couple of days after sustaining a nasty collision with Ryan Klesko while chasing after a pop fly on the second pitch of Friday night’s game.
• Reeling Padres expect Alderson to make changes (NC Times). All Alderson, all the time.
• And boom goes the dynamite (ebaumsworld). If you’ve wondered where Mark Grant’s recent home run call comes from, check out this video. Be seated and without drink in mouth before viewing. Big thanks to Jeff at Syntax of Things for the heads-up on this one. More on the phenomenon at Caffeine and Irony and the Ball State Daily News. I think Ryan Smith nails it; this could be huge if dude can have some fun with it. We all do stupid stuff when we’re young; most of us don’t have a chance to turn it into something positive. The merchandising opportunities alone are simply mind boggling. The video is funny and painful to watch, but at the same time I’m thinking, “Damn, how come I didn’t come up with that?”