Comments on: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About the Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual, and Then Some

By: Free Download: Excerpts from Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual

Free Download: Excerpts from Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:18:48 +0000

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By: JP

JP — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:20:30 +0000

Darkhorse candidate to contribute a decent year off bench and 20 starts in left and right field is Padres non roster invitee Chip Ambres -

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By: Marsh

Marsh — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:45:59 +0000

37: Just finished the article too. Great stuff. I was surprised to read that Trevor was “bawling” at his locker - particularly since it was a direct quote from Moores. I always think of Trevor as the consumate professional and while I’m not surprised to know how invested he was in the moment, I’m somewhat surprised that he wasn’t able to hold it together (I think I’m refreshed by his emotions) and I’m really surprised that Moores would tell everyone about it.

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By: Schlom

Schlom — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:45:49 +0000

I just finished reading that espn.com article, it’s pretty good. However, I think it’s a good thing they didn’t try to get Gwynn Jr. in the Linebrink trade, especially if it meant not getting Thatcher or Inman. Not that Gwynn is a bad player, he’s probably a pretty good 4th outfielder but those should be pretty easily to get plus I think it’s better for him not to be in San Diego.

It’s hard to relive those final three games from last season again. It just seems like every postseason (or near postseason) a team from San Diego finds a way to choke. Maybe the Chargers performance against the Patriots (although their loss to the Giants takes away some of the luster) will also lead to good things from the Padres.

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By: Masticore317

Masticore317 — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:36:08 +0000

The book seems to be coming along well. Congrats, Geoff!

I’m wondering what’s going to happen with some of the extra guys we picked up on minor league deals. Edgar Gonzalez for one. There doesn’t seem to be much room for him to play 2B at Portland, with Antonelli likely getting most of the time there.

Also, in the OF, there’s a crunch with Venable, Macias and Sinisi getting much of the playing time. Ambres and DaVannon or Gerut (whichever doesn’t make the Padres) would be the main reserve, with Ramon Nivar there as well if he even counts anymore. And we’re not even counting PMac there as well.

Fick would also seem squeezed if he doesn’t make the team. Myrow and PMac would get most of the AB’s at 1B I would guess.

Just curious, mostly.

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By: SDSUBaseball

SDSUBaseball — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:15:05 +0000

A little shameless self promotion, with Geoff donating to the Red Cross, a clothing company I part own made a shirt ($15) to benefit the fire victims. It is still available for sale and all profits ($10 per shirt) are going to the Red Cross.
Feel free to pick one up, we have already donated quite a bit of money but every bit helps.

http://www.wearalive.com/guys.htm#fire

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By: LynchMob

LynchMob — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:17:36 +0000

24/26 … very good article … thanks for the link … a whole lot o’ Padre behind-the-scenes insights there …

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By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:06:20 +0000

31: Yes, I know what you mean. And they could have a pretty decent starting staff depending on how their old guys work out. They really need a strong year from Saito; although Broxton could certainly pick up the slack for Saito if he falters, I don't think they have anyone who could then step up and fill Broxton's role.

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By: Brian G.

Brian G. — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:03:50 +0000

Just played on WNCW (a station out of Spindale, NC): Steve Poltz’s “Rain”.

A shout out to a fellow Padre fan….

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By: Didi

Didi — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:00:15 +0000

27: I'm hoping that would happen too. Nothing scares me more in their lineup than having Kemp, Loney, Laroche, Ethier, Martin to go with the older guys.

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