First baseman Anthony Rizzo been recalled by the Padres, and the hype machine is in full effect. Rizzo, acquired in the trade that sent Adrian Gonzalez to Boston, should feel no pressure trying to replace a hometown kid who is one of the best hitters ever to don a Padres uniform. Nor should he suffer [...]
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More Notes from Peoria
by Geoff Young on Mar 23, 2011 (6) Comments
We got a late start on Saturday and didn’t arrive at the ballpark until 12:30 p.m., which meant missing all the morning practices. We sat in Section 119, up along the foul line in left field — close to the action but at a severe angle. The Cubs had come to Peoria and so had [...]
Open Thread: Who Is the Best Player You’ve Seen?
by Geoff Young on Mar 18, 2011 (35) Comments
In the midst of last week’s delighful discussion about players we wished we’d seen, reader Tom Waits wondered about the best players we’ve actually seen. Come to think of it, so do I.
Open Thread: Spring Forward
by Geoff Young on Feb 18, 2011 (19) Comments
After yesterday’s ridiculously long article, we’ll keep it simple today. With spring training upon us, I have three questions for you: Are you planning to attend spring training this year? Have you ever been in the past? If so, do you have any stories to share?
Friday Links (19 Nov 10)
by Geoff Young on Nov 19, 2010 (8) Comments
Her face is soft, her eyes deep, but there is no red in her cheeks; she has long forgotten innocence and will make him forget it, too. That’s okay, though, because he’ll still have links…
Wednesday Links (15 Sep 10)
by Geoff Young on Sep 15, 2010 (5) Comments
What day is it even? Here, have some links while I’m trying to get my act together…
Links for 13 Feb 09
by Geoff Young on Feb 13, 2009 (10) Comments
It occurs to me that I haven’t provided a book update in a while. We’re getting real close. I’m doing some last-minute rewrites on one of the chapters, and this weekend Mrs. Ducksnorts and I will edit the whole beast. Then I just need to create the subject index and finalize the cover, so if [...]
Series Preview: El Lefty Malo Talks Giants
by Geoff Young on Apr 07, 2008 (28) Comments
The Padres embark on their inaugural road trip of 2008. First stop is San Francisco, where long-time Padres skipper Bruce Bochy calls the shots but long-time Padres nemesis Barry Bonds no longer calls home. We caught up with veteran Giants blogger El Lefty Malo to chat about the upcoming series between these two NL West [...]
Prospects, Meetups, and Fantasy League
by Geoff Young on Feb 21, 2008 (49) Comments
Uh-oh, another post full of bullet points. I am so jonesing for actual games… I’m seriously stuck in the past. The latest installment in my re-examination of the top prospects of ’98 is up at Knuckle Curve. Padres relevance? Rafael Medina checks in at #72, Ramon Hernandez at #74. Turning the clock back another decade, [...]
OBG08: Chase Headley
by Geoff Young on Jan 31, 2008 (70) Comments
Before we get started, I’ve got a new article up at Hardball Times that takes a look back at what Bill James once predicted for the future of Barry Bonds. As they say, it’s interesting if you’re interested in that sort of thing. Moving on, let’s talk about Chase Headley. Far be it from someone [...]
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