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Links for 18 Nov 08

November 18, 2008 – 6:14 am

Hooray, it’s links:

Giles and Hoffman (It Might Be Dangerous…). Paul DePodesta offers his thoughts on the re-signing of Brian Giles as well as the latest in the Trevor Hoffman negotiations (or lack thereof). [h/t LynchMob]
John Moores to give $2.1 million to Scripps Research Institute (Gaslamp Ball) I especially like how some of the commenters begrudge [...]

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Partly Focused, with a Ten Percent Chance of Useful

September 11, 2008 – 6:21 am

Like that new Metallica song, I’m scattered and unfocused today, with hopefully a touch of good stuff in there somewhere…

Folks have been singing the praises of Cha Seung Baek because his fastball actually creeps into the mid-90s. I look at his track record and apparent disinterest in attacking hitters, and have concerns, but Monday night [...]

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IGD: Padres vs Mariners (28 Jun 08)

June 28, 2008 – 8:38 am

Padres (32-49) vs M’s (29-50)
Cha Seung Baek vs Carlos Silva
7:05 p.m. PT
Channel 4SD
DIRECTV: 741
AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 183
MLB, B-R
The Padres have re-signed Brett Tomko, whose sizable contribution to 2007’s collapse often gets overlooked by folks more interested in placing all the blame on Trevor Hoffman. Why was Tomko available, you ask? Because the Kansas [...]

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Padres Farm Report (27 Jun 08)

June 27, 2008 – 12:39 am

This whole Allan Dykstra thing has me a bit puzzled. I’m glad that the Padres are investigating whether Dykstra’s pre-existing medical condition might cause further problems, but I wonder why this is becoming an issue during contract negotiations. Maybe before drafting him would have been a better time to resolve any lingering concerns?
With the injury [...]

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IGD: Padres vs Tigers (21 Jun 08)

June 21, 2008 – 7:53 am

Padres (32-43) vs Tigers (34-39)
Cha Seung Baek vs Nate Robertson
7:05 p.m. PT
Channel 4SD
AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 189
MLB, B-R
Padres at Petco Park since the start of the 2007 season:
W-L: 68-52
RS: 471
RA: 426
HR: 109
Opp HR: 75
Clearly the data show that the Padres need to move the fences in a bit. Oh, wait; no they don’t.

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IGD: Padres @ Indians (14 Jun 08)

June 14, 2008 – 7:56 am

Padres (30-39) @ Indians (32-36)
Cha Seung Baek vs Cliff Lee
4:05 p.m. PT
Channel 4SD
AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 178
MLB, B-R
The Padres remain two games out of second place. Gotta love this year’s version of the NL West…

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IGD: Padres vs Mets (7 Jun 08)

June 7, 2008 – 6:05 pm

Padres (26-37) vs Mets (30-30)
Cha Seung Baek vs Oliver Perez
7:05 p.m. PT
Channel 4SD
AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188
MLB, B-R
Ollie Perez always reminds of the 2001 Lake Elsinore Storm team that dominated the Cal League. It’s a shame Perez still hasn’t pushed past the enigmatic phase of his career…

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IGD: Padres vs Cubs (2 Jun 08)

June 2, 2008 – 6:05 pm

Padres (23-35) vs Cubs (36-21)
Cha Seung Baek vs Carlos Zambrano
7:05 p.m. PT
Channel 4SD
AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 186
MLB, B-R

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