Why Can’t the Padres Capture Our Imagination (and Money)?

Monday, March 17, 2008
by Geoff Young
I'm working on my Padres preview for Hardball Times, and one question that confounds me is this: Why won't San Diego get behind the Padres? I don't have an answer, but I'd love to hear some theories. While you're thinking about that, here's a nice table for your viewing pleasure: Padres Winning Percentage and Home Attendance, 2004 - 2007 YearW-LPctAtt/G Stats courtesy of Baseball-Reference. 200487-75.53737,244 200582-80.50635,429 200688-74.54332,837 200789-74.54634,445 This marks the first time the Padres have enjoyed more than two consecutive winning seasons. They also reached the playoffs two straight years (and came within one strike of making it three straight) for the first time in franchise history. I get that it's popular to bash the club for not being aggressive ...
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Friday Links (25 Jan 08)

Friday, January 25, 2008
by Geoff Young
Before we hit the links, a quick reminder that FriarFest is this weekend. I went last year and it freakin' rocked. Anywho... Sdpads1 continues his reflection on the Petco Park era by examining the relationship between a team's payroll and its on-field success. This line of inquiry fascinates me, and Sdpads1's findings shouldn't surprise anyone who has been paying attention. Still, it's always nice to see what we think we know supported by actual evidence. MB wonders who will win the Khalil Greene arbitration case and offers some thoughts on what Greene might be worth. Speaking of arbitration, reader Phantom points ...
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Friday Links (11 Jan 2008)

Friday, January 11, 2008
by Geoff Young
Before we get started, thanks to everyone who volunteered to help out with the book. Once I've finished about a dozen more player writeups, the first draft will be complete. The plan is to get that done today or tomorrow, then read through everything on Sunday and Monday to make sure I haven't overlooked anything really stupid. Then I'll start sending stuff your way, probably Wednesday or so. Speaking of the book, I'm having a lot of fun with the player dashboards. I love the fact that Cla Meredith and Chris Young pitch on the same staff, and when you see how they recorded their outs in 2007, I think you can understand why. There aren't two more different types of pitchers in all ...
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