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IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (14 Mar 08)

Can we please get more reverb on the lead vocal? Game starts at 10 p.m. PT. Channel 4SD, XM 178.

Friday Links (14 Mar 08)

Quick reminder for those of you in the Ducksnorts 2 fantasy league: We’re drafting Friday at 7 p.m. PT. Be there or be stuck with a crappy team. To the links: MB at Friar Forecast continues his interview with Padres front office staffer Chris Long. My favorite part: Then the robots kill all humans, but [...]

Everywhere but Here

I’m all over the place today: How to Quit Your Job and Write a Book (Or Two) (BallHype). I posted this in the comments on Wednesday, but here’s a little “behind-the-scenes” look at the process of writing the Ducksnorts Baseball Annuals. Arizona Dreaming (Baseball Digest Daily). In spring training, what happens before the game is [...]

How to Start Your Very Own Crazy Rumor

We’ve been hearing some crazy rumors this spring. As a public service to those who haven’t been able to concoct one of their own, here’s a little template that might help: Hey, I noticed that [small- or mid-market team] just lost [position player, pitcher, etc.]. Looks like he’ll be out [multiply actual expected time by [...]

One-Homer Wonders

Over the years, 48 players have hit exactly one home run as a member of the San Diego Padres. Here are the guys who’ve done it with most and fewest plate appearances: Most PA: Ozzie Smith, 2536 Ed Whitson, 481 Jeff Gardner, 472 Dave Cash, 437 Bob Davis, 391 Fewest PA: Tim Stoddard, 10 Jason [...]

IGD: Padres vs Rangers (10 Mar 08)

First night telecast of the year. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. PT. Channel 4SD, of course.

Quick Thoughts from Peoria

Just bullet points this morning: Bud Black, Wally Joyner, and Rick Renteria all threw during the big-league session we watched. Darrel Akerfelds pitched to minor leaguers over at the next field. Tadahito Iguchi had a nice batting practice session on Sunday. He showed more power than I’d expected. Tony Clark’s kid scored 13 goals in [...]

IGD: Padres vs White Sox (9 Mar 08)

[Blows into microphone.] Hello, is this thing on? Game starts at 1:05 p.m. PT. Channel 4SD.

Cactus League Photos

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. See full photo set at Flickr. How cool was Friday’s game? I’m talking about all the Ducksnorters, of course. I hung out with Lance all day, and met up with LynchMob, Bruce (and dad), and Aaron at various points. I’d say that was pretty cool. I even managed to catch a [...]

Friday Links (7 Mar 08)

Greetings from Peoria (well, presumably I’m there — I’m doing the ol’ fake-a-rooni today and posting in advance; blogger’s best friend, yo). Hey, look, here are some links: Our friends at Gaslamp Ball note that Jerry Coleman has written a book. It’s called An American Journey: My Life on the Field, in the Air, and [...]