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IGD: Padres vs Braves (6 Jul 07)

Game #85 time: 7:05 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Justin Germano (5-2, 3.12) vs Buddy Carlyle (2-2, 4.74) pre: Padres.com, SI.com The last time Buddy Carlyle started a game in San Diego, it was at Qualcomm Stadium and he wore a Padres uniform. Since leaving here, Carlyle has spent time pitching in Hanshin, Japan; Wichita; [...]

IGD: Padres vs Marlins (5 Jul 07)

Game #84 time: 12:35 p.m. PT tv: none sp: Jake Peavy (9-2, 2.09) vs Byung-Hyun Kim (2-2, 4.50) pre: Padres.com, SI.com You already know this, but Kevin Kouzmanoff is quietly putting together a nice little season. His overall numbers are masked by a miserable start, but since May 1, he’s been hanging with some pretty [...]

IGD: Padres vs Marlins (4 Jul 07)

Game #83 time: 6:05 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Chris Young (8-3, 2.14) vs Josh Johnson (0-3, 10.97) pre: Padres.com, SI.com I have a need for building on tomorrow I have a need to begin today I have no time for living some past sorrow I just want to get on my way I need [...]

IGD: Padres vs Marlins (3 Jul 07)

Game #82 time: 7:05 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Greg Maddux (7-4, 3.66) vs Scott Olsen (6-6, 4.93) pre: Padres.com, SI.com For your enjoyment. The usual disclaimers about the limitations of OPS+ as a serious measure of anything apply… Top 10 MLB Shortstops by OPS+, 2004-2007 Player PA OPS+ Stats are through games of July [...]

IGD: Padres vs Marlins (2 Jul 07)

Game #81 time: 7:05 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: David Wells (3-5, 4.48) vs Sergio Mitre (2-3, 2.75) pre: Padres.com, SI.com Welcome to the midway point of the season. After Monday’s night’s contest against the Marlins, the Padres will have played exactly half of their regular-season schedule. They are assured of at least a share [...]

IGD: Padres @ Dodgers (1 Jul 07)

Game #80 time: 1:10 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Justin Germano (5-1, 2.67) vs Chad Billingsley (4-0, 4.01) pre: Padres.com, SI.com I’ve got no real angle for this one other than a sweep would be nice. The Padres have won seven straight road series and are 24-17 away from Petco Park this season. They also [...]

IGD: Padres @ Dodgers (30 Jun 07)

Game #79 time: 7:10 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Jake Peavy (9-2, 2.14) vs Brad Penny (10-1, 2.04) pre: Padres.com, SI.com Saturday night’s game is being hyped as a battle to see who will start the All-Star game. I don’t know about all that, but I do know that this should be a fun pitching [...]

IGD: Padres @ Dodgers (29 Jun 07)

Game #78 time: 7:40 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Chris Young (7-3, 2.08) vs Hong-Chih Kuo (1-3, 6.33) pre: Padres.com, SI.com I guess Luis Gonzalez didn’t get the memo. You know, the one that says he’s washed up. Gonzalez is batting .350/.424/.624 over 132 plate appearances since May 21 and .301/.393/.500 overall. Russell Martin? Still [...]

IGD: Padres @ Giants (26 Jun 07)

Game #76 time: 7:15 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: David Wells (3-5, 4.71) vs Barry Zito (6-8, 4.83) pre: Padres.com, SI.com I’m starting to wonder if maybe Dex is onto something with his fire sale idea. I’ll take it a step further and recommend that the Padres position the PCL for an immediate transfer to [...]

IGD: Padres @ Giants (25 Jun 07)

Game #75 time: 7:15 p.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Justin Germano (5-1, 2.63) vs Tim Lincecum (2-2, 5.88) pre: Padres.com, SI.com Before we get to the game, I’d like to offer my condolences to Rod Beck’s family and friends. Beck died on Saturday at the chillingly young age of 38. I was hoping to say [...]