first pitch: 4:35 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Greg Maddux (2-2, 3.96 ERA) vs John Smoltz (4-1, 3.35 ERA) preview: Padres.com | SI.com The matchup between former teammates and future Hall of Famers Greg Maddux and John Smoltz is being hyped like crazy, and I think justifiably so. Jay Posner and Tom Krasovic have [...]
Category Archive for ‘In-Game Discussion’ 
IGD: Padres @ Braves (8 May 07)
first pitch: 4:35 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Justin Germano (0-0, –) vs Anthony Lerew (0-0, –) preview: Padres.com | SI.com Both teams have recalled right-handers from Triple-A for the second game of this series in Atlanta. Justin Germano and Anthony Lerew once were considered hot prospects by their respective organizations. Germano, a 13th-round [...]
IGD: Padres @ Braves (7 May 07)
first pitch: 4:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (3-2, 3.34 ERA) vs Chuck James (3-2, 4.83 ERA) preview: Padres.com | SI.com If you dig deep enough, you can almost always find a statistical split that casts your favorite team/player into a more positive light. Here’s a fun one for the Padres so [...]
IGD: Padres @ Marlins (6 May 07)
first pitch: 10:05 a.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (3-1, 2.06 ERA) vs Scott Olsen (3-1, 5.63 ERA) The Padres are 0-2 this season when Jake Peavy whiffs 10 or more batters in a game. After winning 9 of the first 10 games in which Peavy notched double-digit strikeouts, the Padres now have [...]
IGD: Padres @ Marlins (5 May 07)
first pitch: 10:05 a.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: David Wells (1-1, 6.23 ERA) vs Sergio Mitre (5-1, 5.35 ERA) All I want for my birthday is a Padres win. Honestly, is that too much to ask?
IGD: Padres @ Marlins (4 May 07)
first pitch: 4:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Greg Maddux (2-2, 3.86 ERA) vs Dontrelle Willis (5-1, 5.35 ERA) Must be nice to be Dontrelle Willis. The Marlins have scored an average of 8.48 runs a game in his six starts this year.
IGD: Padres vs Nationals (2 May 07)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-3, 7.86 ERA) vs Matt Chico (2-2, 5.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com Just a few quick comparisons: Padres Leadoff Hitters, 2006 vs 2007 Year AB BA OBP SLG Stats courtesy of ESPN. 2006 682 .276 .346 .400 2007 115 .296 .346 .435 [...]
IGD: Padres vs Nationals (1 May 07)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (2-2, 4.33 ERA) vs Shawn Hill (2-2, 2.76 ERA) preview: SI.com With the usual small-sample caveats, it’s worth noting that Chris Young has had trouble putting batters away this year: Chris Young after 1-2 Count, 2006 vs 2007 Year PA BA OBP SLG Stats [...]
IGD: Padres vs Nationals (30 Apr 07)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (3-0, 1.67 ERA) vs John Patterson (0-4, 7.71 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com Reasons to Be Positive The Nationals are in town. Jake Peavy is on the mound. Regardless the outcome of Monday night’s game, the Pads will have a better April record than [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (29 Apr 07)
first pitch: 1:05 p.m. PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: David Wells (1-1, 6.00 ERA) vs Derek Lowe (2-3, 4.40 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com So, did that fly ball that Russell Martin hit off Trevor Hoffman last night scare the bejeezus out of you or what? Anyway, it’s nice to get back in the win [...]
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