Today’s letter comes from Brian C., who writes: Just read that the Dodgers signed Tony Gwynn Jr. to a contract and it made me barf a bit in my mouth. Your reaction? Well, that could be a medical condition. You might want to see a doctor. Oh, the signing… my bad. Of course, why would [...]
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I Almost Prayed in Albuquerque: Spirituals in Sunshine and Shadow
In Summer 2007, I drove from San Diego to Cooperstown for Tony Gwynn’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is Part 7 of a nine-part series covering the first day of my journey. I stuck around for a couple innings and then got back on the road. The route north took me through [...]
Me, Elsewhere: Great Duels of the ’50s and ’60s
Part 3 of my Epic Pitchers Duels series is up at Hardball Times. This installment covers the 1950s and 1960s. Several members of the 1969 Padres make an appearance (albeit with other teams), including Jack Baldschun, Chris Cannizzaro, Al McBean, and Dick Selma (as a pinch-runner). So does Jack Harshman (Hoover High, PCL Padres). One [...]
Tuesday Links (7 Dec 10)
You cannot stop links, you can only hope to contain them.
Okay, Now What?
With Adrian Gonzalez out of the picture, the Padres have made it clear that they intend to focus on building their next contending ballclub. The question is, How do they do that?
Great Moments in Indecision: Gonzalez Still an ex-Padre
Word on the street is… it’s on again. Contract extension talks broke down Sunday morning, which put the trade in jeopardy. Gonzalez reportedly wanted an eight-year deal but the Red Sox offered only six. That is no longer a sticking point; Gonzalez will head to Boston without an extension, and the two sides can talk [...]
Great Moments in Awkwardness: Gonzalez to Remain with Padres
That stuff you, me, and the rest of the Internet were buzzing about on Saturday? Forget it. Adrian Gonzalez and the Red Sox could not reach an agreement on a long-term deal. Everyone on all sides must feel very, very loved right now.
Small-Market Sonnet
by Geoff Young on Dec 10, 2010 (9) Comments
Will cash alone make winners of our club? If only they could sign the brightest stars, Our city would no longer feel the snub Of those who congregate in Eastern bars. Such stars will shine when money sails their way, Restoring glory to the team we cheer. They cannot lose if big names come to [...]