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Comment on Me, Elsewhere: Padres Preview at BDD by Larry Faria

Larry Faria — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:13:01 +0000

Thanks for a realistic assessment. I HATE realistic assessments, especially during spring training, but you played the part of the Queen of England well – you know, somebody’s gotta do it.

My only quibble is with Kyle Blanks as a possible “minor” star. Anybody with that kind of all-fields power has at least the POTENTIAL to be a major star, maybe big enough to be too expensive for the Padres to keep, once he’s in his arbitration years. But as they say, potential means you haven’t done it yet.

You’re absolutely right that this year will constitute a shakedown cruise. That also includes something you didn’t mention: fan support. This franchise will go nowhere long-term on 1.9 million attendance. That’s something else to watch this year.

Comment on I Think I’m In Love by Pat

Pat — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:31 +0000

Cool, Geoff; thanks!

Comment on I Think I’m In Love by Melvin

Melvin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:55:11 +0000

Seems neat. How does it compare to b-ref’s play index?

Comment on Giles Retires by Masticore317

Masticore317 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:00:14 +0000

And let’s not forget, the most orange player ever! Orange Giles ftw!

Comment on Giles Retires by Geoff Young

Geoff Young — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:15:37 +0000

@Paul: Thanks for the comment. I look forward to your proof. @Larry: Funny you should mention the HOF. My colleague Ben Jedlovec at THT wrote a thoughtful article about Giles' credentials.

Comment on Giles Retires by Larry Faria

Larry Faria — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:40:12 +0000

The one play that sticks out was the time Giles was beaned and spent a couple minutes on the ground. Peavy was pitching that game and got thrown out for plunking the opposing pitcher in retaliation.

After a couple minutes on the ground, Giles got up slowly and sort of stagger-trotted to first. He noticed nobody was paying attention to him, expecting him to stay on the bag – so he stole second! I remember thinking, man that is one tough dude!

BTW – I agree, that was a good trade for the Padres, but it was a bad career move for Giles. Had he stayed in the NL Central, he might have put up numbers that would have him getting serious HOF consideration.

Comment on Giles Retires by Jacob

Jacob — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:38:03 +0000

One of my fav. players…His 2009 is one of the worst seasons I’ve ever witnessed.

Comment on Giles Retires by The Fro Times: Your Daily Padres Links – March 12, 2010 « RJ's Fro

The Fro Times: Your Daily Padres Links – March 12, 2010 « RJ's Fro — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:08:47 +0000

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Comment on Giles Retires by Didi

Didi — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:29:57 +0000

Love what he brought to the team, underrated and underappreciated by fans while he was here.

Too bad, his off the field domestic trouble is what was seen/captured by camera last.

I wish him well and hope that he taught Venable all he knows about breaking up a double play and playing that RF corner.

Comment on Giles Retires by Baseball News, Tweets & More: Friday pm : Baseball Reflections

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