first pitch: 7:15 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (1-3, 5.17 ERA) vs Jamey Wright (2-1, 3.34 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN The Padres play the first of two against the Giants at Phone Company Park. Time to feign enthusiasm for Barry Bonds’ pursuit of history. Does anyone outside of San [...]
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Padres Month in Review: April 2006
Sunday’s highly improbable comeback victory over the Dodgers to close the month notwithstanding, the Padres’ April showing was undeniably miserable. There were implosions by members of the rotation and bullpen, collisions in the outfield, and, of course, Operation Shutdown by the offense at Petco Park. Combined, they led to a 9-15 record, the Padres’ worst [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (30 Apr 06)
first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chan Ho Park (1-1, 4.62 ERA) vs Derek Lowe (1-1, 3.77 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Apologies for the extreme lameness of this post, but I’m trying to keep my level of effort commensurate with that of the Padres. I was at the game [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (29 Apr 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-1, 6.28 ERA) vs Brett Tomko (2-1, 4.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Bar bet, guaranteed winner: The Padres have outhomered their opponents, 5-4, over the past 6 games. Yes, the home team has been outscored, 29-11, during that time and gone [...]
Saturday Links (29 Apr 06)
I totally forgot to include a bunch of cool links in Friday’s roundup, and these probably shouldn’t wait another week, so welcome to a Very Special Saturday Links. Go crazy: I haven’t said anything about the Keith Hernandez/Kelly Calabrese flap. Here it is, then: Hernandez is an idiot, and bigotry doesn’t belong in baseball. His [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (28 Apr 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (2-1, 4.03 ERA) vs Jae Seo (0-2, 7.64 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN The Padres need to score some runs. There’s a theory going around that the club’s lack of offense is hitting coach Dave Magadan’s fault but I don’t buy it. [...]
Friday Links (28 Apr 06)
First off, apologies for the recent technical difficulties around here. I am hopeful that the powers-that-be have resolved those — if you do notice any problems, please drop me a line (and thanks to folks who did this time) so I can pester the appropriate parties. One of the beauties of being “indy” again is [...]
IGD: Padres vs Diamondbacks (26 Apr 06)
first pitch: 12:35 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Woody Williams (1-0, 3.15 ERA) vs Orlando Hernandez (1-3, 6.33 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Here’s a trend that needs to stop: Batting Stats at Petco Park through April 25, 2006 Team AB BA OBP SLG ISO XBH/H AB/HR Padres 367 .218 .284 .313 [...]
IGD: Padres vs Diamondbacks (25 Apr 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Claudio Vargas (1-1, 8.25 ERA) vs Jake Peavy (1-2, 4.32 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Sorry for the delay! Lineups are posted. Eric Young leads off and plays left field, Doug Mirabelli catches and bats eighth; everything else is the same as usual. Steer [...]
Three Decisions and a Blown Call
For the second straight game, the final line doesn’t do the Padres’ starting pitcher justice. Chan Ho Park looked terrific Monday night in San Diego’s 4-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. If Park keeps pitching like he did against Arizona, the Padres and their fans should be happy. In a tight game, there generally are a [...]
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