6. Minor League and Major League Stats [This is a continuing series that will run periodically throughout the 2005 season. Start here for full details.] Let’s look at the average minor-league stat lines (through 1995) for each of the different grades assigned by John Sickels in his 1996 Minor League Scouting Notebook. To save space, [...]
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IGD: Padres vs Rockies (28 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Pedro Astacio (3-10, 5.36 ERA) vs Jamey Wright (6-15, 5.70 ERA) After Saturday night’s loss, the Pads find themselves seeking to avoid a sweep at the hands of last place Colorado. Astacio hasn’t faced enough current Rockies to make it worth the effort, but Wright has [...]
Death by Paper Cuts
Arrived at our seats Saturday night about two minutes before first pitch. Cory Sullivan steps to the plate, fouls the second pitch of the game off to the third base side. Ball nearly hits me. It’s one of those nights. Later, I see myself on the giant video screen. I envy folks who genuinely believe [...]
Stupid Things I’ve Said This Year: Part 1
Just holding myself accountable. We’re limiting the discussion to baseball. My wife probably could start a whole new blog if we wanted to extend this to other categories. March 23, 2005 Projected Sean Burroughs to hit .304/.362/.432. [He was hitting .255/.327/.302 before being shipped back to Portland.] March 27, 2005 Projected Khalil Greene to hit [...]
IGD: Padres vs Rockies (27 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Brian Lawrence (7-12, 4.58 ERA) vs Sunny Kim (2-2, 5.18 ERA) preview: ESPN | Padres.com Five observations from Friday night’s game: The Jake Peavy bobblehead they gave away bears an eerie resemblance to some generic white guy. Also, the head bobbles. Adam Eaton isn’t quite ready [...]
IGD: Padres vs Rockies (26 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Adam Eaton (9-2, 3.76 ERA) vs Jeff Francis (11-9, 6.01 ERA) preview: Padres.com So the Rockies are in town for the weekend. As you know, they are in last place in the dismal NL West, but just how bad is this team? Well, um, actually the [...]
Links, Just Links
I don’t like to pull this too often, but if you’re not into reading about the way things were when dinosaurs ruled the earth, here are some links to articles you may find interesting. Feel free to provide your own commentary on these or anything else. Padres’ Alderson comfortable in many caps (USA Today) Six [...]
From the Vault: Lusty Latin and the Devil Rays
[After taking the series from the Astros with a win Wednesday night, the Padres are taking the day off, and so am I. This post originally ran May 7, 2002. Enjoy!] Made it back from Vegas without losing too much money. Didn’t catch a ballgame but I did participate in a supplemental draft for my [...]
IGD: Padres vs Astros (24 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Chan Ho Park (10-6, 6.07 ERA) vs Ezequiel Astacio (2-6, 6.21 ERA) preview: Padres.com After Tuesday night’s epic matchup, Wednesday promises to be a bit of a letdown. Still, the Padres have put themselves in position to win a series against a good team. And the [...]
Peavy vs Clemens: One for the Ages
Wow. Just wow. That was vintage Jake Peavy. He got himself into a little trouble in the third and again in the sixth but worked his way out of both jams, and that was pretty much the game. I mostly have photos today, with very little analysis. Enjoy… In the Bullpen I was able to [...]
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