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Don’t Believe a Word I Say

Daniel at There Are Better Deals in August asks whether it’s okay for the front office to lie. It’s a provocative question, and one that deserves attention. He cites a recent article by Derek Carty, my colleague at Hardball Times, that mentions Paul DePodesta’s blog as a possible propaganda tool. From Derek’s article: By sending [...]

Comments Disabled

Effective immediately, and for the foreseeable future, comments have been disabled. I’ve asked folks to follow the rules, but it’s just not happening and I don’t have the time or energy to continue policing the situation. Thanks for your support and understanding. Go Padres!

IGD: Padres @ Giants (22 Aug 08)

Padres @ Giants 7:15 p.m. PT Channel 4SD, DIRECTV 745 AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 186 MLB, B-R

IGD: Padres @ Diamondbacks (21 Aug 08)

Padres @ Diamondbacks 6:40 p.m. PT Channel 4SD, DIRECTV 735 AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188 MLB, B-R

Compensate This

My latest article at Hardball Times focuses on 10 of the most lopsided free agent compensation picks in history. Enjoy!

IGD: Padres @ Diamondbacks (20 Aug 08)

Padres @ Diamondbacks 6:40 p.m. PT Channel 4SD, DIRECTV 740 AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188 MLB, B-R

One Less Reason

As you are no doubt aware by now, the Padres have traded Greg Maddux to the Dodgers for two minor-league players to be named later or cash. According to Tom Krasovic at the U-T, “By Oct. 15, the Padres will choose two Dodgers minor leaguers from a list of five already agreed upon by the [...]

IGD: Padres @ Diamondbacks (19 Aug 08)

Padres @ Diamondbacks 6:40 p.m. PT Channel 4SD, DIRECTV 743 AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188 MLB, B-R

Light Posting This Week

Posting will be light this week. Nothing much is happening with the Padres right now (aside from the signings of Allan Dykstra and James Darnell, I suppose), and a few other projects are demanding my time: I’m working on a quick survey of compensatory draft picks through history — We’ve already touched on Rafael Palmeiro [...]

IGD: Padres vs Phillies (17 Aug 08)

Padres vs Phillies 5:05 p.m. PT ESPN AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 187 MLB, B-R I’ll bet ESPN is psyched to be broadcasting a Padres game in August this year, eh? Still, it’s an excuse to visit San Diego…