Just a few bullet points today. As always, feel free to add anything I may have missed: Peter Friberg breaks down Albert Pujols’ at-bat against Cla Meredith in Monday night’s game. I’m in total agreement here; you just don’t see Pujols take swings like the one he took on that 2-2 pitch. Meredith had some [...]

This will be brief, as I’m real short on time at the moment: The Game of the Century? (Hardball Times). Yes, this was tough to take but I guarantee you’ll never forget it. Dave Studeman at the Hardball Times charts the win probability play by play, with commentary from readers here at Ducksnorts and over [...]

If the Padres hadn’t blown that first game in Cincy, they’d be headed to LA already in first place. Funny how a team that some folks still don’t think can hold on to the wild card isn’t done fighting for the division, eh? And call me crazy, but I actually like heading into this series [...]

Projects wrapping up at work today, so this will be brief. Rough weekend for the Padres, but it was nice to see them finish strong on Sunday in front of a national audience that is still trying to figure out whether Ryan Howard plays for the Pads or the Giants. Right-hander Cla Meredith, as is [...]

I kind of got carried away this morning. Scary thing is, I haven’t even had my first cup of coffee yet. Enjoy… It’s Down To This … (Hardball Times). John Brattain examines the NL West Wild Card race and likes the Padres’ chances, offering this nugget: “If the bats suddenly become hot they’ll have a [...]

Friday before Labor Day? Yeah, there’s a little bit going on right now. We’re still talking about the David Wells deal, we’ve got the favorite restaurants near Petco Park thread going, and now we’ve got links. Go nuts (if you haven’t already): David Wells Stuff Padres add Wells for stretch run (Padres.com) Padres re-acquire Wells [...]

Happy Friday! While we’re busy debating the merits of the Russell Branyan acquisition, here are some links for you: Stauffer hopes spot start can be opportunity to shine (The Saratogian). Local paper talks about Tim Stauffer’s 2006 debut against the Dodgers this past week. I still can’t believe how well he did given the circumstances. [...]

Is it me, or has this been a long week? I dunno, maybe it’s the heat. Or maybe I’m getting old. Anyway, TGIF. Onto the links: This time, Greene’s injury not serious (North County Times). Khalil Greene hurt his left middle finger while swinging a bat in the fourth inning of Thursday afternoon’s game against [...]