Hey, look, it’s links… A nod to good management and a nudge to spend more (Friar Forecast). MB gives the Padres front office staff props for procuring good talent on a small budget, but would like to see what they could do with more money. ‘Tainted supplement’ excuse outmoded (San Diego Union-Tribune). I love Victor [...]
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Mike Cameron, Coffee Achiever
So, what’s new with Mike Cameron? As usual I’m late to the party because I like to wait for all the blowhards to finish blowing. Cameron has been suspended 25 games for using stimulants, so he’ll miss the first month of the ’08 season. I would get on my moral high horse here, except that [...]
Did Giles Bounce Back, and Where Does He Go from Here?
As part of the book-writing process, I’m going through pretty much everything that we’ve covered here at Ducksnorts over the past year or so. One question we asked last November was whether Brian Giles‘ 2006 was a blip or the beginning of a slide. Among other things, we looked at a slew of historical comps [...]
Weekend Winter Wrapup (29 Oct 07)
Congrats to the Red Sox on their World Series victory or whatever. Stephen said it best in the comments: Nothing warms my heart more than seeing Tom Werner standing on the podium to accept the WS trophy. For those who may have forgotten why we detest Werner in these parts, here’s a handy reminder. Aside [...]
Kings of the Road
I was hoping to have the next installment of our Operation Center Field series ready, but I’m still hacking through the data jungle. Instead, I’ll share a few items I found along the way that might help you win a bar bet or three: MLB Road Home Runs in 2007 Brewers: 110 Padres: 99 Phillies: [...]
Guys You Wish You’d Forgotten Were Padres
We’re still safe here; hope you are, too. If you’re looking for info on the fires, ways to help, etc., check this thread. Otherwise, by request, here is a stupid follow-up to last week’s stupid post: Player Year(s) Shawn Abner 1987-91 George Arias 1997-99 Mark Bellhorn 2006 Sean Bergman 1996-97 Dewon Brazelton 2006 Chris Brown [...]
Weekend Winter Wrapup (22 Oct 07)
Happy Monday, folks. I hope you are able to steer clear of all those fires… Friday, October 19 Mesa 2, Saguaros 0 (box). Will Venable, DH’ing and batting cleanup, went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Matt Antonelli started at second and went 1-for-2 with a walk in the #7 hole. Nick Hundley batted ninth and went [...]
Friday Links (19 Oct 07)
I’m making excellent progress on the book. Drafts of two chapters — Best by Position in Padres History, Kevin Towers Trade Register — are complete, and I’ve gotten started on two more — Player Dashboards and Commentary, Overlooked ex-Padres. I love my job. (And I’m trying hard not to become one of those annoyingly happy [...]
Operation Center Field: Framing the Problem
I’ve been dreading this post (series of posts, really), been avoiding the subject for several months because it’s complex and difficult to frame. I’m still not ready to write about it in any meaningful way, but we can’t put it off any longer. Maybe the exercise itself will help us. The Problem Mike Cameron‘s contract [...]
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