The Elsinore-High Desert game report is almost ready. I have all my notes together; now it’s just a matter of cleaning things up a little. Should be up tomorrow. In other news, ESPN did a good article on former MLB players in Japan a few days ago. And, if that sort of thing interests you, [...]
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Howard, Hitchcock, and Sleep
Hope you all had a good 4th. I know I did! Full report in the next day or two, but the Elsinore-High Desert game was a classic. Ben Howard was dominant again. Ryan Klesko and Phil Nevin were named to the All-Star team. I really didn’t expect the Padres to have two representatives there. Congrats, [...]
Gwynn Named to All-Star Team, Alcantara Gets His Kicks
Happy Independence Day! Hope it’s a fun and safe one for you. Tony Gwynn will be on the National League All-Star team as an “honorary member,” which means he’ll suit up but not play in the game. It also means he won’t be taking up a roster spot better occupied by someone more deserving. A [...]
Ripken to Start at Third Base in All-Star Game
The fans have spared us the indignity of having to watch David Bell start at third base in the All-Star Game. Cal Ripken, one of the few choices worse than Bell, will get the nod instead. Hopefully Ripken, who is hitting .227/.261/.328, will get an at-bat and a well-deserved standing ovation, then turn it over [...]
Gautreau, Bozied, Barfield, and Sain
Slow day. Jake Gautreau made his pro debut Saturday night. One hit in five at-bats, two strikeouts, two errors. Did a little better his second game. Here’s a complete rundown on what the Padres’ first five picks are doing so far: Player Level AB BA OBP SLG BB SO E J. Gautreau A- 9 .222 [...]
Is the All-Star Game Worth Watching?
After reading yet another article defending David Bell’s imminent presence on the American League All-Star squad and, more fundamentally, the fans’ right to make hair-brained choices in determining who should play in the mid-season contest, I’d originally intended to dedicate this space to a rant about the entire All-Star voting process. But after thinking about [...]
Wohlers to Yankees, Patterson Up with Cubs
I’m about to start pumping out some reports on Padres prospects but before I get started I thought we’d take a look back at some of my previous reports to see how some of those guys turned out. In other news, the Reds today traded reliever Mark Wohlers to the Yankees. I’ll bet he gets [...]
Florie Returns to Mound, Gwynn Announces Retirement
Bryce Florie returned to the mound for the Red Sox last night. Having had my orbital bone broken by a thrown softball, this one hits home for me. Here’s hoping Florie can resume his career and stick around a few more years. Tony Gwynn announced his retirement. Not much to say right now except it’s [...]
Trip to San Antonio
Having lived in large cities in Southern California almost my entire life, I have certain preconceptions — mostly negative — about places in the middle of the United States. I am happy to say that San Antonio, or at least what I was able to see of it in a too-short period of time, shattered [...]
Ben Howard Fans Sixteen Against Visalia
Okay, so here’s my week so far. Saturday night I was out playing Wiz-War with some friends till 3 o’clock Sunday morning. Band rehearsal from 10 AM to 3 PM. Then up to Elsinore to catch the Storm-Oaks game. Monday morning off to Texas for a professional conference. Arrived in San Antonio 6 PM local [...]
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