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Review the Preview: Pitchers

by Geoff Young on Oct 08, 2007 (30) Comments

We’re looking back at my preseason predictions for the Padres. Last week we examined the hitters; today we turn our attention to the moundsmen… Rotation Jake Peavy, RHP What I said: “If he’s going to maintain his place among the elite pitchers in baseball, Peavy really needs to become more efficient.” What happened: From a [...]

Moldy Shoes and Duct Tape

by Geoff Young on Sep 19, 2007 (53) Comments

First off, I apologize for Xavier Nady’s performance Tuesday night (recap | box score). My wife chastised me before the game for wearing my #20 Nady Storm jersey, and sure enough, Nady went nuts. My bad; it won’t happen again. Also, I got carded at Yard House, which was freakin’ sweet. Mmmm, chocolate porter. Moving [...]

I Love It When a Plan Comes Together

by Geoff Young on Sep 12, 2007 (29) Comments

If Tuesday night’s opener provides any indication, this series in Los Angeles is going to be tough. Sure, the final score was 9-4, but the Dodgers just would not go away. The Padres even had to get Trevor Hoffman up and warming at the end. Jake Gets It Done Jake Peavy came back strong after [...]

IGD: Padres @ Phillies (26 Aug 07)

by Geoff Young on Aug 26, 2007 (95) Comments

Game #129 time: 10:35 a.m. PT tv: 4SD sp: Tim Stauffer (0-0, 17.18) vs Kyle Kendrick (6-3, 4.06) pre: Padres.com, SI.com, B-R.com Four things: Glad to see Doug Brocail take care of business with Carlos Ruiz. Plunking the punk in the hip won’t hasten Marcus Giles‘ return from the DL, but it’s good to know [...]

Peavy Ties Benes, Bullpen (Barely) Holds On to Beat Mets

by Geoff Young on Aug 23, 2007 (95) Comments

Nice to hang on for the win Wednesday night (box score). Congrats to Jake Peavy for tying Andy Benes’ career mark for strikeouts by a Padres pitcher. The game wasn’t without its white-knuckle moments, aka the ninth inning. Several folks have noted that the Padres are having difficulty closing out games, and I’m happy (or [...]

Young, Padres Too Good for This Headline

by Geoff Young on Jul 05, 2007 (41) Comments

Wednesday night’s victory (recap | box score) was particularly gratifying in light of Tuesday’s meltdown. Chris Young? His usual dominant self. Thanks to seven scoreless innings, he now has the best ERA in the big leagues. Incidentally, you still have time to vote for Young for the All-Star game, and if the fact that he’s [...]

Monthly Roundtable: June 2007

by Geoff Young on Jul 04, 2007 (20) Comments

Welcome to the latest edition of the Ducksnorts monthly roundtable. Participants this time include Anthony Trifiletti (Friar Watch), Peter Friberg (various; currently covering prospects here at Ducksnorts under the title “Padres Prospect Report”), Jim Higgins (FriarBall), John Conniff and Denis Savage (MadFriars.com, a webzine that covers the Padres’ minor leagues), Larry Brown (AOL FanHouse), and [...]

IGD: Padres @ Devil Rays (14 Jun 07)

by Geoff Young on Jun 14, 2007 (197) Comments

Game #65 time: 9:10 a.m. PT tv: none sp: Justin Germano (4-0, 2.75) vs J.P. Howell (1-0, 4.85) pre: Padres.com, SI.com Wake up, fall out of bed, drag a comb across your head. There’s a game on this morning, and the Padres have a chance to take another series. Nobody likes a four-game losing streak, [...]

Monthly Roundtable: May 2007 (Part 1)

by Geoff Young on Jun 04, 2007 (73) Comments

Last month we introduced a monthly roundtable in which several Padres bloggers offered their thoughts on the team. The response was so positive that we’re doing it a second time. Participants this month include Anthony Trifiletti (Friar Watch), Peter Friberg (various; currently covering prospects here at Ducksnorts under the title “Padres Prospect Report”), Jim Higgins [...]

Monthly Roundtable: April 2007

by Geoff Young on May 03, 2007 (33) Comments

Instead of the usual end-of-month statistical spew that I’ve been known to present in the past, I decided to try something different this year. I’ve asked several Padres bloggers to offer their thoughts on the team. Participants this month include Anthony Trifiletti (Friar Watch), Peter Friberg (various; currently covering prospects here at Ducksnorts under the [...]