2009 Annual

Archive for the ‘2009 Annual’ Category

Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual Now Available!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
by Geoff Young

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived. No, Yvonne Strahovski isn't coming over for dinner; I'm talking about the Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual. I may be biased, but I think this is the best Annual yet. I'm pleased with both the content and the presentation (big tip o' the cap to Chris Bauer for the gorgeous cover). The Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual provides the most comprehensive analysis of and commentary on the San Diego Padres available anywhere. Highlights include: Foreword by Padres Executive Vice President Paul DePodesta Commentary on and graphical analysis of key players -- Information ...

Keep reading >>

Posted in 2007 Annual, 2008 Annual, 2009 Annual | 14 Comments »

Free Download: Excerpts from Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual

Sunday, March 1, 2009
by Geoff Young

I am pleased (and relieved) to announce that excerpts from the Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual are now available as a free download (PDF, 226k). The download is 24 pages long and includes the following: From "Player Dashboards" -- An explanation of what these things are, some league context, and dashboards for Adrian Gonzalez and Jake Peavy From "Padres Farm Report" -- An explanation of depth charts, player capsules, and commentary; also a spotlight on center field, with reports on Will Venable, Drew Macias, Cedric Hunter, Brad Chalk, Blake Tekotte, Jaff Decker, and Rymer Liriano From "Hatching a Franchise" -- The introductory essay, plus a detailed review of June 1969 (including top performers of the month, a brief list of events from around the world, and the Padres ...

Keep reading >>

Posted in 2009 Annual | 7 Comments »

Padres tickets Chargers tickets Sports tickets

Final Book Update

Sunday, February 22, 2009
by Geoff Young

I've just uploaded the Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual to the publisher. I should receive my proof copy by next weekend. Assuming all goes well, we're looking at a Tuesday, March 3 release. Juicy details will be revealed at that time. I was hoping to have a free download of excerpts ready for you today, but it took two 15-hour days this weekend just to get the book out the door, and I'm beat. Maybe later in the week... Is it nap time yet?

Posted in 2009 Annual | 9 Comments »