Category Archives: Playoffs

Padres Farm Report: Spotlight on San Antonio

I once caught a game at San Antonio’s Wolff Stadium, back when the Missions were a Mariners affiliate. It’s a nice ballpark in a nice town — definitely on my short list of places to return to one of these years, especially now that the Padres have their Double-A team there…
San Antonio Missions in a [...]

Padres Farm Report (17 Jun 08)

Triple-A — Fresno 11, Portland 4
Matt Antonelli: 1-for-4, 2B, BB
Peter Ciofrone (3B): 2-for-5
Chip Ambres (RF): 1-for-4, 2B
Brian Myrow: 1-for-2, 2 BB
Will Venable (CF): 1-for-3, 2B, BB, E
Vince Sinisi (LF): 1-for-3, SF
Cesar Ramos: 5 IP, 10 H, 8 R, 2 HR, 1 BB, 2 SO
Enrique Gonzalez: 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 HR, 1 BB, [...]

Reality: You’re Soaking in It

Where do I even begin? That this isn’t the way I’d wanted to see the season end seems so beyond doubt that it hardly bears mentioning, and yet I just mentioned it. Even though a thing is obvious, it still needs a voice.
I hate writing this. I hate thinking this. Honestly? I hate everything about [...]

Where There’s a Game, There’s Hope

From October 1, 2004:
Well, it’s October and technically the Padres still aren’t out of the race. Or, if you’re reading this later in the day, maybe they are.
The Pads have already won 22 more games than they did all last year (and they still have three more to go against the worst team in baseball), [...]

World Series IGD: Tigers @ Cardinals, Game 5

first pitch: 5:27 p.m., PT
television: FOX
matchup: Justin Verlander (17-9, 3.63 ERA) vs Jeff Weaver (8-14, 5.76 ERA)
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Oops, forgot they were playing tonight. Somehow these games aren’t as interesting when your team isn’t in ‘em.

World Series IGD: Tigers @ Cardinals, Game 4

first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT
television: FOX
matchup: Jeremy Bonderman (14-8, 4.08 ERA) vs Jeff Suppan (12-7, 4.12 ERA)
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You know the routine. Chat about the game or anything else. Be nice, and don’t break anything. Visit the fine blogs listed in the sidebar. Go outside and play. Whatever works for you…

World Series IGD: Tigers @ Cardinals, Game 3

first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT
television: FOX
matchup: Nate Robertson (13-13, 3.84 ERA) vs Chris Carpenter (15-8, 3.09 ERA)
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I’m still out of town, probably staring at the ocean or something. Maybe I’m drinking a beer or rummaging through used bookstores. Who can say?
Go Tigers.

World Series IGD: Cardinals @ Tigers, Game 2

first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT
television: FOX
matchup: Jeff Weaver (8-14, 5.76 ERA) vs Kenny Rogers (17-8, 3.84 ERA)
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Another day, another Cardinals starter with a 5+ ERA. I’m out of town this week, but feel free to chat about the game or anything else. Enjoy!

World Series IGD: Cardinals @ Tigers, Game 1

first pitch: 5:05 p.m., PT
television: FOX
matchup: Anthony Reyes (5-8, 5.06 ERA) vs Justin Verlander (17-9, 3.63 ERA)
previews: StLCardinals.com | Tigers.com
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A World Series first: rookie pitchers starting for both teams. Go Tigers.

Playoff IGD: Cardinals @ Mets (19 Oct 06)

first pitch: 5:19 p.m., PT
television: FOX
matchup: Jeff Suppan (12-7, 4.12 ERA) vs Oliver Perez (3-13, 6.55 ERA)
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I would love to see the Mets send Albert Pujols and his tired act home for the winter, but Oliver Perez in Game 7? I guess if the Mets can score 12 runs again, they’ll be okay. Unfortunately [...]