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Potential Fire Sale FAQ

Nothing has happened yet, but all indications are that life is about to get real interesting around these parts. With that in mind, here’s a little something to help you through as we move forward into the unknown… Q: What the heck is going on with the Padres? A: Principle owners John and Becky Moores [...]

IGD: Padres vs Braves (13 Jul 08)

Padres vs Braves 1:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD, DIRECTV 740 AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188 MLB, B-R Saturday night’s game can be broken into two distinct categories: Good: The ’98 team was honored before the contest (Gaslamp Ball has sweet photos). Chase Headley drew his first walk of the year. Greg Maddux stole a [...]

IGD: Padres vs Braves (12 Jul 08)

Padres vs Braves 7:15 p.m. PT Channel 4SD, DIRECTV 737 AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 189 MLB, B-R We had a great time at the Baseball Prospectus event Friday night. Big thanks to Dave Pease and Joe Sheehan for organizing, the Padres for hosting, and of course Paul DePodesta for being incredibly generous with his [...]

IGD: Padres vs Braves (11 Jul 08)

Padres vs Braves 7:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD, DIRECTV 747 AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 189 MLB, B-R I hope to see some of you at this evening’s shindig. Rock on…

Falling Off the Bandwagon

We are all products of our environment. The recent environment in San Diego baseball has been one of winning. Since moving downtown for the 2004 season, the Padres have seen unprecedented on-field success. For the first time in franchise history they’ve enjoyed four straight winning seasons. In 2005 and 2006, they reached the post-season in [...]

IGD: Padres @ Braves (8 May 08)

Padres (12-22) @ Braves (17-15) Wil Ledezma vs Jo-Jo Reyes 10:00 a.m. PT no TV AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 186 MLB, B-R In an extraordinary display of mercy, Thursday morning’s contest will not be televised.

IGD: Padres @ Braves (7 May 08)

Padres (12-21) @ Braves (16-15) Randy Wolf vs Tim Hudson 4:00 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 186 MLB, B-R I saw Hudson’s big-league debut, against the Padres at the Q. Despite his dominant showing that evening, it took me a while to accept Hudson as front-line starter. From July 2001: I’ve [...]

IGD: Padres @ Braves (6 May 08)

Padres (12-20) @ Braves (15-15) Chris Young vs Jair Jurrjens 4:00 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 186 MLB, B-R Fun with anagrams… Chris Young: Crushing Yo, Grouchy Sin, Chugs Irony, Churns Yogi, Cushy Groin, Coy Rushing Jair Francoise Jurrjens: Ninjas Jar Fierce Jurors

Series Preview: Mac Thomason Talks Braves

The Padres continue their East Coast swing with three in Atlanta starting Tuesday evening. To learn more about the 2008 Braves, I checked in with Mac Thomason, of the venerable and most excellent blog Braves Journal. Ducksnorts: The NL East looks to be tight again this year. How do you like the Braves’ chances? Thomason: [...]

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: [...]