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When Projections Go Bad

What the heck, now is as good a time as any to revisit pre-season projections. I know, OPS and ERA aren’t the end-all and be-all, but they’re good enough for government work… Projections vs Reality: Hitters   OPS Player BJ CH MA MI ZI DS Act Statistics are courtesy of FanGraphs and are through games [...]

IGD: Padres vs Cardinals (19 May 08)

Padres (16-29) vs Cards (26-20) Wil Ledezma vs Todd Wellemeyer 7:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 187 MLB, B-R It is difficult to remain optimistic when there is no obvious reason for hope. Even if I continue to believe that the Padres’ true level of ability is 85 wins, that gives [...]

IGD: Padres @ Cubs (14 May 08)

Padres (15-25) @ Cubs (23-16) Jake Peavy vs Ted Lilly 5:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 183 MLB, B-R I never noticed how severe Peavy’s lefty-righty splits are:     vs RHB vs LHB   BA OBP SLG BA OBP SLG Statistics are courtesy of Baseball-Reference and are through games of [...]

IGD: Padres vs Rockies (9 May 08)

Padres (12-23) vs Rockies (14-21) Jake Peavy vs Aaron Cook 7:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188 MLB, B-R Depending on how you choose to view the world, you can look at the weekend series against Colorado in one of two ways: At least the Rockies made it to the World [...]

IGD: Padres @ Marlins (3 May 08)

Padres (11-19) vs Marlins (16-13) Jake Peavy vs Ricky Nolasco 4:10 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 184 MLB, B-R Highlight of Friday’s game? Watching Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson run around an empty stadium while filming some movie. That Wilson sure can shake it…

IGD: Padres vs Diamondbacks (26 Apr 08)

Padres (10-15) vs D’Backs (17-7) Jake Peavy vs Brandon Webb 1:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188 MLB, B-R Padres look to extend their one-game winning streak in a battle of Cy versus Cy.

Friday Links (25 Apr 08)

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 [...]

IGD: Padres @ Astros (22 Apr 08)

Padres (9-11) vs Astros (8-12) Jake Peavy vs Brandon Backe 5:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188 MLB, B-R Whatever…

None More Epic

I’m late to the party — blame a lack of sleep and previously scheduled interview (Jim returned the favor and interviewed me at AZ Snakepit) — but here are some observations from Thursday’s epic 22-inning battle with the Rockies: Jake Peavy dominated. Yeah, the game went another 14 innings after Peavy departed, but he was [...]

IGD: Padres vs Rockies (17 Apr 08)

Padres (8-7) vs Rockies (6-8) Jake Peavy vs Jeff Francis 7:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 189 MLB, B-R The evolution of teams running wild against the Padres:   Year Inn SBA/9 CS% Statistics are courtesy of Baseball-Reference. 2004 1441 0.59 .266 2005 1455 0.74 .210 2006 1463 1.08 .148 2007 [...]