first pitch: 4:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Woody Williams (6-8, 4.92 ERA) vs Dontrelle Willis (15-8, 2.79 ERA) preview: Padres.com I’m working on a research project, so we’ll go a little light on the analysis for the rest of this week. Obviously, the win against the Fish Tuesday night was huge. Quick observations [...]
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IGD: Padres @ Marlins (16 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 4:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Brian Lawrence (6-12, 4.80 ERA) vs Jason Vargas (3-0, 2.38 ERA) preview: ESPN | Padres.com If the Marlins played in the NL West, they would be 3 games ahead of the Padres. In terms of wins and losses, the gap between the Fish and the Friars [...]
Bochy and Young Hitters
Inspired by comments of The Fathers and Richard B. Wade in Saturday night’s IGD, I thought I’d take a little closer look at Bruce Bochy’s reluctance to give Xavier Nady a more prominent role in the Padres offense this year. I complain about it constantly, but complaining gets old and it doesn’t solve anything. Maybe [...]
Ducksnorts Radio Episode 2
Well, that sure was a lousy way to finish a homestand. On a brighter note, I’m happy to report that episode 2 of Ducksnorts Radio is now on the air: Ducksnorts Radio Episode 2: Aug. 14, 2005 (16:21, 5.6MB) Today’s show features a recap of the recently completed homestand against the New York Mets and [...]
IGD: Padres vs Phillies (14 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Chan Ho Park (9-5, 5.72 ERA) vs Robinson Tejeda (2-2, 2.86) previews: ESPN | Padres.com Padres fall back to .500 after Saturday night’s meltdown. Everyone else in the division lost also, so they didn’t lose any ground. Sunday the Friars try to avoid being swept by [...]
Ducksnorts Interviews
Just gathering these all in one place. Will Carroll (4 Apr 05) Jake Peavy’s workload, Ryan Klesko’s power, and Dave Roberts’ hamstrings. Troy Johnson (18 Jul 05) Outta Left Field, Xavier Nady’s playing time, and the San Diego music scene. Jonathan @ PDX Beavers (25 Jul 05) Top prospects to come through Portland, Josh Barfield’s [...]
IGD: Padres vs Phillies (13 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Pedro Astacio (3-10, 5.85 ERA) vs Vicente Padilla (5-11, 5.00 ERA) preview: Padres.com For the second straight game, the Padres face a pitcher with an ERA of exactly 5.00. Unfortunately, unlike Friday night the Friars aren’t sending a better pitcher out there. No offense (pun intended), [...]
IGD: Padres vs Phillies (12 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Jake Peavy (10-4, 3.11 ERA) vs Jon Lieber (10-10, 5.00 ERA) preview: Padres.com Padres took the Mets series with a 2-1 victory at Pecto Park Thursday afternoon. Woody Williams worked seven strong innings, and Joe Randa paced the offense with three hits, including a game-winning RBI [...]
IGD: Padres vs Mets (11 Aug 2005)
first pitch: 12:35 p.m., PT television: none matchup: Woody Williams (5-8, 5.16 ERA) vs Tom Glavine (8-9, 4.50 ERA) preview: Padres.com Lawrence the Bad showed up Wednesday night. For the third time in 2005, he was touched for seven or more runs in a game. The eight runs he allowed matched the season high against [...]
Radio Update and Links
Well, the first episode of Ducksnorts radio has been successful beyond my expectations. Thanks to all for checking it out and for the great feedback. I’m pleased to report that I’ll be putting together the second episode this weekend. It’ll again be around 15-20 minutes long. Here is the rough agenda (subject to change): Intro/welcome [...]
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