So, if the Padres didn’t use Rod Beck in the ninth last night, then why exactly did they sign him? One of the things a big-league bullpen should be capable of doing is holding a lead. These aren’t guys you bring in only after the damage has been done. I feel horribly for Brian Lawrence [...]
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Bad Poetry and Other Musings
My friend Dan and I were rummaging through a used bookstore in North Hollywood the other day, and I stumbled onto an amazing book called Very Bad Poetry. As the editors note, to write truly horrible poetry requires, among other things, "an enviable confidence that allows one to write despite absolutely appalling incompetence." I was [...]
Padres Claim Linebrink Off Waivers
For a team that can’t win many games, there sure is a lot happening. Brian Tollberg, all but forgotten, came back last night and pitched four perfect innings before faltering. The Pads have also claimed former Astros’ pitcher Scott Linebrink off waivers. Great, great pickup–we’ll get to that in a moment. Finally, in an interesting [...]
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So the Padres won last night despite the fact that starter Carlton Loewer retired just three batters. Charles Nagy did a yeoman’s job in long relief, holding the Brewers at bay while Ramon Vazquez, Brian Buchanan, and the rest of the Friars scrapped their way back into the game. Gary Bennett finished things off in [...]
Peavy, Bay, and the Farm
Well, that sure was fun last night, eh? I can live with giving away the ballgame. I don’t like it, but I can live with it. What really gets me is the fact that the Padres have a manager who hasn’t learned a valuable lesson from the Adam Eaton experience and who still doesn’t know [...]
Winning, Lake Elsinore, and Tom Waits
PADS WIN! PADS WIN! PADS WIN! Sorry, but it really is that exciting. Two hits from Sean Burroughs in the #3 hole. Four times on base for "cleanup hitter" Dave Hansen. An opposite field homer from Rondell White. And the big story, a two-hitter from Brian Lawrence to beat Curt Schilling and the Diamondbacks, 5-1. [...]
More Roster Shuffling
Happy Saturday. Usually don’t come here on the weekends, but what the heck. Lots goin’ on, let’s get started. Maybe I should rename this blog Padre Roster Moves. Nah, can’t write a theme song around that. C Gary Bennett off DL C Michael Rivera back to Portland OF Gary Matthews Jr. claimed off waivers from [...]
Two Outfielders and a Pitcher
First off, let me start by saying my readers absolutely rock. Mere hours after my plea for an answer to Gabe F.’s question, the legendary (don’t mean to embarrass you, but it’s true!) Vinay Kumar steps to the plate and knocks one out of the park, with a spreadsheet and instructions on how to use [...]
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Ducksnorts, Ducksnorts; Is it a duck? Is it a snort? Is it a Dutch spectator sport? Sorry, been recording stuff the past few days. Got to thinking we might need a theme song here at Ducksnorts. Or not. . . . So, the Pads were swept by the Brewers. Shut out by Wayne Franklin. Yes, [...]
Padre Shuffle
Hello. How ya been? Feels like years since I’ve written. Or since the Padres won a game. Lots going on, but I’m a little short on time, so we’ll get to some of it now and come back for the rest later. Hey, Hey, Hey, Do the Padre Shuffle Okay, that was lame. Anyway, here’s [...]
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