Following the lead of Jim McLennan at AZ Snakepit, here are the Padres 2005-06 Elias player rankings: Hitters Brian Giles 83.333 A Mike Piazza 76.923 A Mike Cameron 71.333 A Todd Walker 70.996 A Dave Roberts 66.000 A Khalil Greene 62.434 B Josh Bard 54.762 B Ryan Klesko 53.778 B Josh Barfield 49.134 C Adrian [...]
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Wednesday Links (1 Nov 06)
In honor of Bruce Bochy’s departure, we’ll break free from an almost fanatical devotion to predetermined roles and let the situation dictate our actions. Here, a couple days earlier than usual, are your links: Future Padre – Adrian Beltre (?) (Padres RunDown). Peter Friberg continues his look at potential solutions to the third base problem. [...]
Padres Sign Strickland, Search for Manager
Lost in the Bruce Bochy drama, the Padres have signed right-hander Scott Strickland to a 1-year deal worth $550k if he makes the Opening Day roster in 2007. It’s a typical low-risk signing by Kevin Towers that could help next year’s bullpen in the way that Rudy Seanez did in 2005 or, to a lesser [...]
Ducksnorts Book Excerpt: Jake and the Question Marks
The following excerpt is taken from the upcoming Ducksnorts book, tentatively scheduled for February 2007 publication, and provides a glimpse into the uncertainties surrounding the starting rotation headed into 2006 and how some of those were resolved. Park quickly joined Williams in the rotation, making his first start in Atlanta on April 14 after two [...]
More Thoughts on Bochy’s Departure from San Diego
I’ve got a few more thoughts on Bruce Bochy’s defection to the San Francisco Giants. These probably will continue to develop over the coming weeks, but here’s where I’m at right now: I still really like Sandy Alderson’s policy of allowing his employees the freedom to explore other opportunities if they so desire. Sometimes they [...]
World Series IGD: Tigers @ Cardinals, Game 5
first pitch: 5:27 p.m., PT television: FOX matchup: Justin Verlander (17-9, 3.63 ERA) vs Jeff Weaver (8-14, 5.76 ERA) buy tickets Oops, forgot they were playing tonight. Somehow these games aren’t as interesting when your team isn’t in ‘em.
Bochy to Giants — Done Deal?
The San Jose Mercury News is reporting that Bruce Bochy has reached an agreement with the San Francisco Giants to replace Felipe Alou as manager. (Thanks to Brian Wilmer in the comments for the heads-up.) Everyone is issuing denials for now, as Bochy prepares to lead a team of MLB all stars to Japan on [...]
World Series IGD: Tigers @ Cardinals, Game 4
first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT television: FOX matchup: Jeremy Bonderman (14-8, 4.08 ERA) vs Jeff Suppan (12-7, 4.12 ERA) buy tickets You know the routine. Chat about the game or anything else. Be nice, and don’t break anything. Visit the fine blogs listed in the sidebar. Go outside and play. Whatever works for you…
World Series IGD: Tigers @ Cardinals, Game 3
first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT television: FOX matchup: Nate Robertson (13-13, 3.84 ERA) vs Chris Carpenter (15-8, 3.09 ERA) buy tickets I’m still out of town, probably staring at the ocean or something. Maybe I’m drinking a beer or rummaging through used bookstores. Who can say? Go Tigers.
Ducksnorts Book Excerpt: Who’s Behind the Plate?
With no World Series game today and me wandering aimlessly around the central California coast, I thought now might be a good time to present the first glimpse of the upcoming Ducksnorts book. This excerpt takes a look back at the catching situation headed into the 2006 season, before Mike Piazza came onboard. Enjoy! One [...]
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