Ryan Klesko‘s disappearing power? Guess someone forgot to tell Klesko: he smacked two homers in a 16-7 victory over the Rox. Chris Lindshield at SportsCentral identifies Mark Loretta as The Most Underrated Player in Baseball. Damn straight he is. Over at San Diego Spotlight, Rich Campbell is calling for the Pads to extend Ramon Hernandez‘ [...]

I should be working on the preview, but despite your best efforts, I’m still having trouble motivating myself to write about Darrell May. The best I can say is that “more left-handed than Ismael Valdez” is gaining momentum as a catchphrase. Speaking of May, he struggled again in Wednesday’s loss to Oakland. Everyone is downplaying [...]

I’m about three-quarters of the way through with my Padres Preview for BTF. Here’s a sneak peak at a player near and dear to our hearts, Khalil Greene: This time last year, the shortstop job was wide open in San Diego. Greene took control in spring and proved to be one of the stabilizing influences [...]

Pads beat the Mariners yesterday, 4-3. One hit each from 11 different players. Paul McAnulty doubled in his only trip to the plate. Xavier Nady, getting the start at third, singled and stole a base in four at-bats. Although he was reported to be out six weeks with a bum elbow, Freddy Guzman did appear [...]

Remember the Potentially Cool Thing (TM) that I mentioned might be happening to Ducksnorts? Well, you can take the "might" out of that sentence. I still can’t tell you what it is, so I’ll just tease a little more. But it really is cool, and it will be happening very soon. Meantime, here are some [...]

My wife just found out that Dave Roberts is half Okinawan. I can’t say mean things about him anymore. Rockies 11, Padres 5 (ESPN). Two hits for Phil Nevin, homer for Michael Johnson. Scoreless innings from prospects Travis Chick and Rusty Tucker, and from NRIs Joe Dawley and Brian Falkenborg. Woody Williams surrendered 9 runs [...]

Anabreafullercaliangeles Angels 2, Padres 1 (ESPN). Starting at shortstop, Geoff Blum knocks two hits, including a homer. Xavier Nady singles in three at-bats, starting at third base and batting fifth. Solid pitching performances from Steve Sparks and Tim Stauffer. White Sox 7, Padres 3 (ESPN). Two hits for Phil Nevin. Another hit and RBI for [...]

Actually, “Brewers Get Hammered” would have worked just as well. Anyway, the Friars busted out the whoopin’ sticks en route to an 18-5 victory over Milwaukee. Robert Fick, Ryan Klesko, and Jon Knott all homered for the Pads. Knott’s was a grand slam. Mark Loretta collected three hits, with Sean Burroughs, Paul McAnulty, and Phil [...]

Padres 4, Angels 0 (ESPN). Adam Eaton, Scott Linebrink, Rusty Tucker, Brian Giles, Ramon Hernandez, and Sean Burroughs looking good. Is it great to see Tucker back or what? I have a sneaking suspicion we’ll see him in San Diego at some point this year. Notes: Eaton pleased with his progress (Padres.com). An update on [...]

Making progress on the BTF Padres Preview. I’m through the starting lineup and into the bench. Then it’s onto the pitchers, farm system, and front office. One thing I’ve noticed is that the first five hitters in the lineup are all age 33 or 34 and hail from SoCal. We should come up with a [...]