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Elias Player Rankings

Following the lead of Jim McLennan at AZ Snakepit, here are the Padres 2005-06 Elias player rankings: Hitters Brian Giles 83.333 A Mike Piazza 76.923 A Mike Cameron 71.333 A Todd Walker 70.996 A Dave Roberts 66.000 A Khalil Greene 62.434 B Josh Bard 54.762 B Ryan Klesko 53.778 B Josh Barfield 49.134 C Adrian [...]

Wednesday Links (1 Nov 06)

In honor of Bruce Bochy’s departure, we’ll break free from an almost fanatical devotion to predetermined roles and let the situation dictate our actions. Here, a couple days earlier than usual, are your links: Future Padre – Adrian Beltre (?) (Padres RunDown). Peter Friberg continues his look at potential solutions to the third base problem. [...]

Ducksnorts Book Excerpt: Jake and the Question Marks

The following excerpt is taken from the upcoming Ducksnorts book, tentatively scheduled for February 2007 publication, and provides a glimpse into the uncertainties surrounding the starting rotation headed into 2006 and how some of those were resolved. Park quickly joined Williams in the rotation, making his first start in Atlanta on April 14 after two [...]

NLDS: Padres – Cardinals Series Preview, Pitchers

For just the second time in club history (1984 World Series being the first), the San Diego Padres have home field advantage in a post-season series. In a rematch of the 2005 National League Division Series matchup, the Pads take on the St. Louis Cardinals. This year’s version of the Padres would appear better equipped [...]

IGD: Padres @ Diamondbacks (30 Sep 06)

first pitch: 1:10 p.m., PT television: FOX matchup: David Wells (2-5, 4.80 ERA) vs Juan Cruz (5-6, 4.27 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Despite every outcome working against the Padres on Friday night, Baseball Prospectus has their odds of reaching the post-season at 95.8% with two games remaining. Clay Hensley made [...]

IGD: Padres @ Diamondbacks (29 Sep 06)

first pitch: 6:40 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (11-11, 3.73 ERA) vs Livan Hernandez (12-13, 4.95 ERA) buy tickets I never saw the morning til I stayed up all night I never saw the sunshine til you turned out the light I never saw my hometown until I stayed away too long [...]

IGD: Padres vs Pirates (24 Sep 06)

first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (10-11, 3.81 ERA) vs Marty McLeary (1-0, 4.76 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN buy tickets Trevor Hoffman ties Lee Smith for the all-time big-league saves record (rumor has it even ESPN woke up for that one). Jake Peavy ties Andy Benes for [...]

IGD: Padres vs Diamondbacks (19 Sep 06)

first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (9-11, 3.83 ERA) vs Livan Hernandez (12-12, 4.98 ERA) buy tickets Okay, has everyone gotten over that irritating Monday night loss? Good, because we’ve got meaningful games to play still and we can’t be all hung up on that one game. Yeah, it sucks. [...]

IGD: Padres @ Reds (14 Sep 06)

first pitch: 9:35 a.m., PT television: none matchup: Clay Hensley (8-11, 3.87 ERA) vs Aaron Harang (13-10, 3.83 ERA) previews: Padres.com buy tickets Morning start. So, what’s everyone having for breakfast today? In honor of Tuesday night’s shutout behind Jake Peavy and the bullpen, I’m making myself a bagel with cheese. Oh yeah, believe it. [...]

IGD: Padres vs Rockies (6 Sep 06)

first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (8-11, 4.05 ERA) vs Jason Jennings (7-12, 3.61 ERA) buy tickets Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing. As we danced in the night, Remember how the stars stole the night away. Not exactly a battle cry, but it [...]