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Wednesday Links (17 Aug 11)

by Geoff Young on Aug 17, 2011 (19) Comments

One of these years I will finish my essay comparing the scrappy indie-rock band Pavement to David Eckstein. While we’re all waiting for that to happen, here are some links you might enjoy…

Vedder Cup Recap

by Geoff Young on Jul 04, 2011 (10) Comments

The Padres dropped two out of three in Seattle over the weekend to lose this year’s Vedder Cup, 5-1. If you’re keeping score at home, here’s how the Padres have fared in Bud Selig’s idea of a “natural rivalry”…

So, Yeah… Poreda

by Geoff Young on Jun 14, 2011 (24) Comments

When the Padres recalled Anthony Bass on Monday (he won his debut — congrats on that) to replace the injured Aaron Harang, they had to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Bass. To do so, they severed ties with another pitcher named Aaron.

Tuesday Links (10 May 11)

by Geoff Young on May 10, 2011 (7) Comments

Seems I’ve fallen behind in my links. Some of these are a little old and might taste funny, but they won’t make you sick or anything…

Retrosnort: In the Merry Merry Month of May

by Geoff Young on May 02, 2011 (12) Comments

Inspired by the Padres’ 7-0 victory over the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine on Sunday, reader LynchMob offers the following suggestion: Hey, GY, dust off some of the “May” stories from a couple of years ago when the Padres were unbeatable in May … let’s do that again! To refresh your memory, the Padres owned the [...]

Friday Links (29 Apr 11)

by Geoff Young on Apr 29, 2011 (12) Comments

Two quick notes about comments: I love the discussion that’s happening every day and I’m especially glad to see so many new names in there this year. Time constraints make it difficult for me to jump in as often as I’d like, but I do read everything and get inspired by what you have to [...]

Open Thread: Stats? Story? Both?

by Geoff Young on Mar 25, 2011 (9) Comments

I’ll probably regret asking, but what’s life without a few regrets… Where do you stand on the stats vs story debate that refuses to die? Does this dichotomy exist in the corporeal world or only in the mind of the perceiver? Bonus points if you can: Quantify your response (e.g., on a scale of pi [...]

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.

Wednesday Links (9 Mar 11)

by Geoff Young on Mar 09, 2011 (12) Comments

I’ve got nothing today but links. Enjoy…