first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Woody Williams (4-2, 3.69 ERA) vs Brandon Backe (1-1, 5.82 ERA) buy tickets After being shut down by Andy Pettitte and the Houston bullpen in the opener Tuesday night, the Padres try to bounce back behind the right arm of Woody Williams. The good news is [...]
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Ducksnorts Meetup?
So, it says here that we’ve got a meetup Sunday, August 20, at Petco Park. I know that’s almost three weeks away but I thought I’d better start rounding up the troops now before I forget. Who’s up for it? If we have enough people, we might be able to get a group discount. Leave [...]
IGD: Padres vs Astros (1 Aug 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (5-10, 5.01 ERA) vs Andy Pettitte (9-11, 5.18 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Day 1 of the Todd Walker era presumably begins with him riding pine against southpaw Andy Pettitte, as two former All-Star hurlers try to get their ERAs [...]
Underwhelmed, Thanks for Asking
Well. That was quite the frenzy considering nothing of real consequence got done. Movement for the sake of movement, like a child who waves his arms and screams, “Look what I can do” when the only activity is his waving and screaming. In the end, one trade was made. Another was reported by numerous sources, [...]
Padres Month in Review: July 2006
For the second straight month, the Padres found themselves treading water. The Friars followed a 14-12 June with a 13-13 July. Not great, but when you consider that this club was 18-35 over those two months in 2005, it’s hard to complain. Hit Me with Your Best Shot A closer look at July 2006 versus [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (30 Jul 06)
first pitch: 12:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Mike Thompson (3-2, 4.32 ERA) vs Jason Jennings (6-9, 3.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Chan Ho Park, scheduled to start the finale at Coors Field, has been found to be anemic and is a candidate for the disabled list. Colorado native [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (29 Jul 06)
first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (8-4, 3.64 ERA) vs Jeff Francis (8-8, 3.69 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets It don’t come easy, You know it don’t come easy. It don’t come easy, You know it don’t come easy. The Padres appear intent on making the [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (28 Jul 06)
first pitch: 6:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (6-7, 4.54 ERA) vs Byung-Hyun Kim (5-6, 5.31 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Please, can we not do that again?
Friday Links (28 Jul 06)
Can we get a third baseman already? Geoff Blum is no different from Vinny Castilla — by all accounts a great guy, but not someone you want in the lineup every day. Don’t mind me, I’m just in a pissy mood after Thursday night’s meltdown at Coors Field. If you’re ever wondering why nobody takes [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (27 Jul 06)
first pitch: 6:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Woody Williams (4-2, 3.15 ERA) vs Josh Fogg (7-5, 4.25 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets A sweep in LA sure feels good. What’s up with Jake Peavy — a double, a homer, and 4 RBI? Maybe he can play third base between [...]
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