Back in the day, before we had comments, I used to run a mailbag feature every so often. Here are a couple of fun ones from Novembers past:
Mustang Sally, Bolero, and Spam. Self-indulgence at its finest. This is perhaps my “La Villa Strangiato” of all postings. It goes everywhere, whether it needs to or not. [...]
In response to Tuesday’s item about right-hander Cesar Carrillo experiencing yet another setback in the Arizona Fall League, reader Christian offered this comment:
The Cesar Carrillo news is disappointing. I remember watching the guy throw in game in a college world series qualifier against Joba Chamberlain. He was sitting 92-94 with a ton of movement and [...]
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 [...]
Triple-A — Sacramento 7, Portland 6
Craig Stansberry: 1-for-4
Peter Ciofrone (3B): 0-for-4, E
Chase Headley: 0-for-4
Brian Myrow: 1-for-3, BB
Chip Ambres (RF): 2-for-4, E
Will Venable (CF): 2-for-4
Nick Hundley: 2-for-4
Vince Sinisi (DH): 0-for-3
Matt Antonelli: 0-for-4
Clay Hensley: 2 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 SO (45 pitches, 28 strikes)
Cesar Ramos: 6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, [...]
Triple-A — Portland 5, Las Vegas 0
Craig Stansberry: 1-for-4, 2B, BB
Peter Ciofrone (3B): 2-for-4
Chase Headley: 2-for-4
Brian Myrow: 2-for-3, BB
Chip Ambres (CF): 1-for-4, 2B
Vince Sinisi (RF): 2-for-4, 2B
Matt Antonelli: 1-for-4
Clay Hensley: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 HR, 2 BB, 2 SO (40 pitches, 20 strikes)
Enrique Gonzalez: 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 HR, [...]
Triple-A — Portland 6, New Orleans 4
Matt Antonelli: 0-for-3, 2 BB
Jody Gerut: 0-for-3, BB, HBP
Chase Headley: 2-for-4, 2B, BB
Brian Myrow: 0-for-3, SF
Chip Ambres (CF): 1-for-4
Edgar Gonzalez (3B): 0-for-4
Will Venable (PH): 1-for-1
Nick Hundley: 0-for-3
Craig Stansberry: 1-for-1, HR (didn’t start)
Josh Geer: 6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 0 HR, 2 BB, 5 SO (9 GO)
Clay Hensley: 1 [...]
I’m pressed for time this morning, so links are offered with minimal commentary (and there was much rejoicing):
Alan Drooz at the U-T misses Mike Cameron (h/t PM).
Clay Hensley’s first rehab start went well (h/t Field39).
MB at Friar Forecast asks how we know when a player is done. Good question.
Amy Nelson at ESPN jumps on the [...]
Reminder to folks here in San Diego: I’ll be on “SportsWrap” this Sunday evening at 11:35 p.m. PT. Tune to NBC 7/39 for your chance to see a real-live baseball dork on television.
To the links…
Bill Center at the U-T takes a look at roster possibilities. According to this, Glendon Rusch will be in the bullpen [...]
Yesterday we ran the hitters, today it’s time for the moundsmen:
OBG08 Projections for Select Padres Pitchers
Player
No.
IP
ERA
Range
Key: No., number of people who submitted guesses; IP, innings pitched, ERA, duh; range, lower and upper guesses for ERA.
Left-Handers
Hampson, Justin
11
48
4.21
3.50 – 5.05
Thatcher, Joe
11
58
2.86
1.96 – 3.42
Wolf, Randy
15
124
4.18
3.71 – 4.91
Right-Handers
Bell, Heath
12
81
2.76
2.25 – 3.53
Cameron, Kevin
11
53
3.78
3.10 – 4.85
Germano, Justin
14
81
4.62
3.74 – 5.50
Hensley, Clay
13
80
4.43
3.80 – [...]
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