Ducksnorts reader SD Padres Gal was kind enough to send me some photos she took while sitting directly above the Padres dugout in a recent game at Petco Park against the Washington Nationals. I’ve posted the photos at Flickr — check ‘em out and be sure to thank SD Padres Gal for sharing these excellent [...]
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IGD: Padres @ Rockies (27 Aug 06)
first pitch: 12:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (7-12, 4.35 ERA) vs Aaron Cook (8-12, 4.05 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com buy tickets Padres go for the series win at Coors Field Sunday afternoon behind their hottest pitcher, Jake Peavy. If he isn’t quite “vintage Peavy,” he’s getting pretty darned close. Peavy [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (26 Aug 06)
first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (7-10, 4.07 ERA) vs Jason Jennings (7-10, 3.32 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Bad news is, the Padres got spanked in the opener at Coors Field. Good news is, the Dodgers and Reds both lost, so the Friars remain a [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (25 Aug 06)
first pitch: 6:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Mike Thompson (3-4, 4.40 ERA) vs Jeff Francis (9-10 3.38 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com buy tickets Can you even imagine where the Padres would be right now without Mike Thompson? With Chan Ho Park likely done for the year, chances are we’ll be seeing a [...]
Friday Links (25 Aug 06)
Happy Friday! While we’re busy debating the merits of the Russell Branyan acquisition, here are some links for you: Stauffer hopes spot start can be opportunity to shine (The Saratogian). Local paper talks about Tim Stauffer’s 2006 debut against the Dodgers this past week. I still can’t believe how well he did given the circumstances. [...]
Call Him ‘The Breeze’: Padres Acquire Branyan
The Pads made a deal Thursday night, picking up Russell Branyan from Tampa Bay for Class-A right-hander Evan Meek and future considerations. I probably shouldn’t like this move, but I do. For one thing, Branyan is one of the most fascinating players in baseball. Here are some of his freakish career numbers: BA OBP SLG [...]
Gap Dirt
Fans in the left field bleachers are chanting “Beat LA.” Cla Meredith comes on to work the ninth. As Meredith puts the finishing touches on a three-game sweep, a drunk Dodgers fan in front of me is chanting “Second Place” (you can do a lot with three syllables — I went with “What’s the Score?”). [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (23 Aug 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Woody Williams (6-4, 3.67 ERA) vs Brad Penny (13-6, 3.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com buy tickets Since pitching in the All-Star game last month, Brad Penny is 3-4, with a 5.70 ERA. Opponents are hitting .282 against him, and have knocked eight homers in 43 [...]
I’ll Drive Myself Home, Thanks
The other day I was looking at Mike Piazza’s batting line and noticed something weird. Dude has 18 homers this year, but only 28 runs scored. Granted, if he gets on base late in the game and the Padres are leading, Rob Bowen will run for him (which explains his 20 runs scored despite all [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (22 Aug 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (6-12, 4.55 ERA) vs Mark Hendrickson (5-13, 4.31 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com buy tickets Jake Peavy is enjoying a strong August, which makes for a refreshing change. His monthly ERAs are all over the place this year: Month ERA Apr 5.17 May 3.32 [...]
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