[Since I just got back from the road, I thought it might be fun to look back at another trip. Originally posted June 28, 2001. Aside from a few new links added, this is as it appeared then.] Having lived in large cities in Southern California almost my entire life, I have certain preconceptions – [...]
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In-Game Discussion: Padres vs Dodgers (23 Jun 2005)
first pitch: 12:35 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Brian Lawrence (4-6, 4.57 ERA) vs Elmer Dessens (0-0, 2.40 ERA) Baseball is a funny game. You can beat Johan Santana and lose to D.J. Houlton in the same week. Pads had numerous chances Wednesday night but didn’t capitalize on them. Frustrating. Like Xavier Nady‘s recurring [...]
In-Game Discussion: Padres vs Dodgers (22 Jun 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Tim Stauffer (1-2, 4.10 ERA) vs D.J. Houlton (2-1, 5.77 ERA) I’m pressed for time right now, so here’s your condensed analysis: Winning rocks.
In-Game Discussion: Padres vs Dodgers (21 Jun 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Woody Williams (2-5, 4.47 ERA) vs Derek Lowe (5-7, 3.69 ERA) previews: ESPN | CBS | Padres.com Now that was a dominant pitching performance. Brad Penny was outstanding, but Jake Peavy pitched about as well as a guy can pitch (dig the photo; it’s even better [...]
In-Game Discussion: Padres vs Dodgers (20 Jun 2005)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Jake Peavy (5-2, 2.79 ERA) vs Brad Penny (3-3, 4.02 ERA) previews: ESPN | CBS | Padres.com So. Where were you when Dave Roberts homered off Johan Santana? And what the heck got into Darrell May? I don’t know how it all happened, but the Padres [...]
Notes and Links
This edition includes info on the Padres draft, Xavier Nady, hit batsmen, and more. BA’s Kevin Goldstein talks Padres’ draft (San Diego Spotlight). Peter Friberg checks in with Goldstein on the two Cesars and other key draftees. Good stuff. Peter also has some thoughts on the just-concluded series against the Twinkies. Padres put faith in [...]
Reconstructing the Process
[I had a little time to kill on the flight back from Toronto, so I got to thinking. And when I get to thinking, weird things happen. Like the following essay.] It’s the middle of the third set and the dance floor is packed. You are playing songs people know and love. The audience has [...]
In-Game Discussion: Padres @ Twins (19 Jun 2005)
first pitch: 11:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Darrell May (0-1, 5.20 ERA) vs Johan Santana (7-2, 3.32 ERA) previews: ESPN | CBS | Padres.com The Padres managed to avoid the sweep Saturday night thanks to some good pitching from Brian Lawrence, and the hot bats of Ryan Klesko and catcher (!) Robert Fick. [...]
In-Game Discussion: Padres @ Twins (18 Jun 2005)
first pitch: 4:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Brian Lawrence (3-6, 4.76 ERA) vs Brad Radke (5-5, 4.13 ERA) Friars try to avoid getting their arses handed to them yet again by some team from the midwest. The rest is details. I’ll be eating airplane food tomorrow, so it’s probably best that I won’t [...]
A La Prochaine, Toronto!
The thing about Toronto’s underground walkways, which are very cool, is that you will get lost. It’s not a question of if or even when so much as how often and how badly. And remember, you will need to retrace your steps on the way back. Hint: pebbles are more effective than breadcrumbs. After making [...]
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