One aspect of the Padres we examined in the Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual was their run differential by inning in 2007. Among other things, we learned that the Padres completely dominated the ninth inning of games last year, outscoring their opponents, 81-44. Not including extra frames, the Pads had negative run differentials in just two [...]
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Padres Farm Report (5 May 08)
Before we get to Sunday’s games, here’s a brief chat I had with John Conniff, of MadFriars.com, about his impressions from a recent trip to Portland: Ducksnorts: The big names at Portland, of course, are Chase Headley and Matt Antonelli. How do they look so far this year? Conniff: Obviously by the numbers that they [...]
IGD: Padres @ Marlins (4 May 08)
Padres (12-19) @ Marlins (16-14) Greg Maddux vs Andrew Miller 10:10 a.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 184 MLB, B-R Miller walked more batters in 64 innings last years than Maddux has walked over the past two seasons, a stretch spanning 236 1/3 innings. Fire up a pot of coffee and get [...]
IGD: Padres @ Marlins (3 May 08)
Padres (11-19) vs Marlins (16-13) Jake Peavy vs Ricky Nolasco 4:10 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 184 MLB, B-R Highlight of Friday’s game? Watching Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson run around an empty stadium while filming some movie. That Wilson sure can shake it…
Padres Farm Report (3 May 08)
Triple-A — Portland 6, New Orleans 4 Matt Antonelli: 0-for-3, 2 BB Jody Gerut: 0-for-3, BB, HBP Chase Headley: 2-for-4, 2B, BB Brian Myrow: 0-for-3, SF Chip Ambres (CF): 1-for-4 Edgar Gonzalez (3B): 0-for-4 Will Venable (PH): 1-for-1 Nick Hundley: 0-for-3 Craig Stansberry: 1-for-1, HR (didn’t start) Josh Geer: 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, [...]
IGD: Padres @ Marlins (2 May 08)
Padres (11-18) vs Marlins (15-13) Justin Germano vs Mark Hendrickson 4:10 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 184 MLB, B-R The Padres continue to have a terrible approach when leading off an inning. Unfortunately, one of the worst offenders is leadoff hitter Brian Giles, who is hitting .108/.195/.135 in those situations. It’s [...]
Series Preview: Craig @ FishStripes Talks Marlins
After a tough series in Philadelphia, the Padres head to Miami for three against the Marlins. I recently caught up with Craig at Fish Stripes, and we talked a little about his team. Ducksnorts: The Marlins are off to a surprisingly strong start in 2008. What have been some of the key factors, and will [...]
Padres Farm Report (2 May 08)
Triple-A — Portland 5, Oklahoma 4 Matt Antonelli: 0-for-4, BB Jody Gerut: 2-for-5, 2B, SB Chase Headley: 0-for-3, 2 BB Brian Myrow: 1-for-4, BB Chip Ambres (CF): 2-for-3, BB Will Venable (DH): 1-for-4 Nick Hundley: 1-for-4, BB Craig Stansberry: 1-for-3, BB Enrique Gonzalez: 4 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 HR, 4 BB, 2 SO, [...]
IGD: Padres @ Phillies (1 May 08)
Padres (11-17) @ Phillies (15-13) Randy Wolf vs Adam Eaton 4:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 185 MLB, B-R Do you suppose Eaton misses San Diego? I’m thinking maybe he does. Let’s take a closer look at everyone’s favorite perpetual breakout candidate: Adam Eaton, with or without the Padres G [...]
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