first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (2-3, 4.37 ERA) vs Jeff Suppan (5-3, 4.50 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Albert Pujols is coming to town just as I’m leaving. I’ll be here if anyone needs me:
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Welcome to San Diego, Mr. Thompson
Pitching coach Darren Balsley (left) with Mike Thompson. Balsley was Thompson’s coach at Lake Elsinore in 2001. Right-hander Mike Thompson made his Petco Park debut Tuesday night and won his second big-league ballgame in as many tries. I have a soft spot for guys I saw play at Lake Elsinore, and Thompson is no exception. [...]
IGD: Padres @ Mariners (20 May 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (2-2, 3.70 ERA) vs Gil Meche (3-2, 4.84 ERA) previews: Padres.com | ESPN The bitter rivalry that is being hailed as the “Toronto versus Colorado of the West” continues Saturday night, as two twentysomething right-handers do battle in Seattle. The Padres have allowed 11 [...]
Where Did We Go Right?
It’s May, and just as they did at this time last year, the Padres have transformed themselves from a mediocre (or worse) team into the hottest item this side of George Clooney’s African thing-solving crusade. So, how are they doing it? Hitting The Padres are producing at the plate. The organization’s emphasis on a patient [...]
IGD: Padres @ Cubs (14 May 06)
first pitch: 11:20 a.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-2, 4.73 ERA) vs Rich Hill (0-2, 9.00 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Happy Mother’s Day! If you can’t get out there and swing a pink bat, at least do something nice for Mom today (and every day, for that matter). How [...]
IGD: Padres vs Brewers (9 May 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-2, 4.28 ERA) vs Doug Davis (2-2, 5.35 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Padres shoot for 10 in a row as the Brewers come to town. Clay Hensley makes his first start since being hit in the back of the head by [...]
Friday Links (5 May 06)
Man, if you needed an excuse to get behind Clay Hensley, I’d say that Thursday night’s start against the Dodgers is as good as any. Dude gets hit in the back of the head by a broken bat in the second inning, and after a few minutes’ delay to stop the bleeding, goes out there [...]
IGD: Padres @ Dodgers (4 May 06)
first pitch: 7:10 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-2, 5.48 ERA) vs Brett Tomko (3-1, 4.20 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Almost seven years ago, Brett Tomko was involved in one of my absolute favorite Padres moments. In the third inning of a game at Qualcomm Stadium, with Tomko on [...]
Padres Month in Review: April 2006
Sunday’s highly improbable comeback victory over the Dodgers to close the month notwithstanding, the Padres’ April showing was undeniably miserable. There were implosions by members of the rotation and bullpen, collisions in the outfield, and, of course, Operation Shutdown by the offense at Petco Park. Combined, they led to a 9-15 record, the Padres’ worst [...]
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (29 Apr 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Clay Hensley (1-1, 6.28 ERA) vs Brett Tomko (2-1, 4.70 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN Bar bet, guaranteed winner: The Padres have outhomered their opponents, 5-4, over the past 6 games. Yes, the home team has been outscored, 29-11, during that time and gone [...]
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