Okay, here are the pitchers. Take with the appropriate buckets of salt… IP ERA BB SO Jarvis, Kevin 180 4.94 55 121 Jones, Bobby 180 5.05 52 104 Lawrence, Brian 165 3.73 52 122 Tomko, Brett 160 4.40 58 119 Tollberg, Brian 145 4.06 39 100 Middlebrook, Jason 80 4.81 34 47 Baerlocher, Ryan 75 [...]

Obviously all the talk around here is about Mike Darr. Everything you hear about the guy from those who knew him is good. There are some folks taking shots at him now, I guess because a dead man can’t defend himself. Regardless of the circumstances regarding the accident, his loss is tragic and is affecting [...]

Another dark day for the Padres. Last July it was Gerik Baxter. Last night it was Mike Darr. Killed in a one-car accident. SUV. Not wearing a seatbelt. Again. Ben Howard was in the back seat, wearing his seatbelt. Treated and released at the scene. Darr leaves behind a wife and two sons. This is [...]

Two major projects at work, one not going so well; final project for Web Publishing class due Wednesday (haven’t started it yet); two Scoresheet drafts in full force, with three more kicking in this week; still getting over a cold. But enough about me; how about those Toreros! Now 10-0, they’re currently ranked #22 by [...]

Baseball America has released its top 100 college prospects. Some names of interest to San Diegans on it. San Diego State left-hander Royce Ring checks in at #19, while USD southpaw Ricky Barrett nails down the #27 spot. Aztec right-hander Rory Shortell and shortstop Taber Lee (Travis’ younger brother) are at #57 and #64, respectively. [...]

Keep those e-mails coming! First New Jersey, now Ottawa, Canada. I tell you, world domination is not so far-fetched an idea… Now for a few quasi-random thoughts: The Inky Signing The Padres’ signing of Pete Incaviglia is unusual; unless someone else (Damian Jackson, Mike Darr, Ray Lankford) is traded, I don’t see him making the [...]

Padres inked former Tiger shortstop Deivi Cruz to a 1-year deal worth $600K. Good low-risk signing. The right-handed hitter will back up left-handed hitters Ramon Vazquez and Sean Burroughs on the left side of the infield. Cruz is only 26 years old but he’s already got five big-league seasons under his belt. He’s nothing special, [...]