I don’t have a lot of links today, so before we get to those, let’s do a quick recap of this winter’s moves so far: Out Geoff Blum, INF: Signed with Houston Astros Hiram Bochachica, INF/OF: Signed with Seibu Lions (Japan) Milton Bradley, OF: Signed with Texas Rangers Doug Brocail, RHP: Signed with Houston Astros [...]
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Prior Returns Home to San Diego
The Padres have signed right-hander Mark Prior to a 1-year deal worth a guaranteed $1 million plus incentives that vary depending on whom you ask. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that the total package could be worth “over $3 million”, while Dan Hayes at the North County Times places the high end at $5.5 million. Quoth [...]
Fifteen Singles
Did you know that the Padres once broke double digits in runs without the benefit of an extra-base hit? Yep, it happened against the Atlanta Braves at the Murph on September 20, 1985 (box score). Garry Templeton went 4-for-4 out of the leadoff spot, scoring four runs and driving in two. Tony Gwynn added three [...]
Happy Holidays!
Happy holidays to you and yours. Whatever you observe, celebrate it well. Peace…
When Fernando Played First Base
My latest article, about a crazy night in Houston back in ’89, is up at Hardball Times. The game in question doesn’t involve our favorite team, although a few then-future-Padres played in it. Enjoy…
Road Trip to Cooperstown: Syracuse to Fort Wayne
The following is an excerpt from the Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual, scheduled for publication in February 2008. I learned about toll roads on this day. Specifically, I learned precisely how confusing they can be. After checking out of my room in Syracuse, I cruised west on I-90, which runs past Rochester and Batavia, and into [...]
Oooh, Shiny Book Cover
I swear I’m not turning Ducksnorts into a photo blog, but I’m pretty psyched about this because it means I can almost see light at the end of the tunnel. When will the book be done? Well, when it’s done. I’m shooting for the first or second week of February. I think this is realistic [...]
Unfinished
Photo by Daniel Dainty, some rights reserved. You get the general idea of what this thing is going to look like when it’s done, but you won’t know for sure until all the pieces are in place and it’s fully operational.
Padres Acquire Edmonds
The Padres are about to pick up center fielder Jim Edmonds from St. Louis for minor-league third baseman David Freese. Reportedly, the Cardinals also will be sending $1 million, which is why the deal hasn’t been formally announced yet. Edmonds is in decline, and the Pads will need a contingency plan, but I like this [...]
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