first pitch: 11:05 a.m., PT television: none matchup: Mike Thompson (2-2, 4.91 ERA) vs Doug Davis (3-4, 5.23 ERA) Car with a TEACH PEACE sticker on the bumper. Peace Racer intentionally runs a stop sign and then cuts right in front of me. Listen, pal, whoever you are, I dig the message, but the presentation [...]
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Surprise, They’re Still Human
I don’t know where to start. Last night’s is a game that not only could have been won, but should have been won. Tough pill to swallow but there it is. He’s a Rookie? You’re Joshin’ Me It’s a credit to Josh Barfield’s level of play so far that you go for weeks at a [...]
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 [...]
Three Decisions and a Blown Call
For the second straight game, the final line doesn’t do the Padres’ starting pitcher justice. Chan Ho Park looked terrific Monday night in San Diego’s 4-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. If Park keeps pitching like he did against Arizona, the Padres and their fans should be happy. In a tight game, there generally are a [...]
IGD: Padres vs Diamondbacks (24 Apr 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Brandon Webb (2-0, 2.51 ERA) vs Chan Ho Park (1-0, 4.86 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com Snakes in town for three. This Arizona club is an interesting mix of old (Tony Clark, Luis Gonzalez, Shawn Green, Orlando Hernandez, Terry Mullholland (!)) and young (Conor Jackson, Chad [...]
Two Timely Bombs and a Whole Lotta Hangin’ On
Great win Sunday afternoon against the Mets. I especially liked the way the Padres held off a mid-game charge and finished strong. The momentum started to shift in the sixth, but the home team didn’t let it go down the way I feared it might. Anyway, a few random observations from the game: Youth continues [...]
IGD: Padres vs Mets (22 Apr 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (2-0, 2.95 ERA) vs Pedro Martinez (3-0, 3.66 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN As much as any team can need a win in April, the Padres needed that one Friday night against the Mets. Rich Campbell at San Diego Spotlight breaks it [...]
IGD: Padres vs Mets (20 Apr 06)
first pitch: 7:05 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Jake Peavy (1-2, 5.50 ERA) vs Steve Trachsel (1-1, 4.09 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN The Mets come to town Thursday night to begin a four-game series at Petco Park. New York has gotten off to a hot start, winning 10 if its first [...]
Established Win Shares
The Baseball Crank is putting together his annual division previews “using Established Win Shares Levels as a jumping-off point.” He’s reached the NL West and, like most folks, he isn’t real excited about the Padres this year. One of the things I find interesting is that, despite the fact that the Padres are mostly older [...]
IGD: Padres @ Rockies (17 Apr 06)
first pitch: 5:35 p.m., PT television: Channel 4SD matchup: Chris Young (1-0, 3.18 ERA) vs Jeff Francis (0-1, 7.20 ERA) previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN.com The Padres open a three-game series at Coors Field Monday afternoon in the last stop on their current road trip. After avoiding the sweep in Atlanta thanks to some [...]
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