first pitch: 6:40 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Tim Redding vs Brad Halsey Redding makes his third start as a Padre, Halsey makes his 10th as a big leaguer. Jesse Garcia (.215/.234/.289 for his career) gets the start at short, so the rest of the lineup needs to pick up the slack. AB BA [...]
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In-Game Discussion: Padres vs Dodgers
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Woody Williams vs Derek Lowe Good to see the Pads complete the sweep of SF. In case you missed it, they beat the Giants, 5-2 behind Brian Lawrence‘s strong pitching. Richard, Lance, and I had a solid chat going throughout the game. Where were you? So [...]
Greene Breaks Finger
Damn, damn, damn. Looks like Damian Jackson will get the call from Portland, with Geoff Blum and possibly Jesse Garcia making the bulk of the starts. Damn, damn, damn.
In-Game Discussion: Padres @ Dodgers
first pitch: 7:40 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Woody Williams vs Derek Lowe ESPN still has Elmer Dessens listed as tonight’s starter for Los Angeles (sorry, the team in Anaheim doesn’t get that name in my book), but the U-T has Lowe, so we’ll go with him. Among Dodger regulars, Jeff Kent has had [...]
Upcoming Series: Three in LA
After taking two out of three at Wrigley thanks to some mostly good pitching and power from surprising sources (Geoff Blum!), the Pads had the day off Thursday. Now they’re back in SoCal for a three-game series with the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine. Here’s the tale of the tape: W L RS RA LA 6 [...]
In-Game Discussion: Padres vs Pirates
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4 matchup: Jake Peavy vs Mark Redman AB H HR BB SO BA OBP SLG Peavy vs current Pirates: 65 18 1 4 28 .277 .347 .492 Redman vs current Padres: 32 12 1 3 1 .375 .429 .563 That looks real impressive till you realize that Geoff [...]
Themeless Thursday
Chin Waggers are playing tomorrow and Saturday night at Janie’s in Chula Vista if anyone’s interested in seeing some old guys make a lot of noise and generally act like idiots. I’ll be busting out my new “I Have Gas” t-shirt. Hey, we’re all about class. Anyway, here are a few items of potential interest: [...]
Bits and Pieces
So are you itching for the regular season to begin, or is that just me? Quick reminder that my Padres Preview is up over at Baseball Think Factory. Check it out, leave some comments. A few items of note: San Diego Padres ace Peavy feels he’ll be ready for home opener (Canadian Press). From trainer [...]
Spring Training Notes
Anabreafullercaliangeles Angels 2, Padres 1 (ESPN). Starting at shortstop, Geoff Blum knocks two hits, including a homer. Xavier Nady singles in three at-bats, starting at third base and batting fifth. Solid pitching performances from Steve Sparks and Tim Stauffer. White Sox 7, Padres 3 (ESPN). Two hits for Phil Nevin. Another hit and RBI for [...]
What More Could They Have Done?
Just started reading Alan Schwarz’ The Numbers Game. I’m only through the first chapter but already it’s a good read. Among other things, I’ve learned that range factor was first introduced as a defensive metric in the 1870s, ’round about the same time people first started complaining about players caring more about stats and money [...]
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