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Hoyer Learning to Love the Sludge

by Geoff Young on Sep 06, 2011 (18) Comments

Jed Hoyer’s predecessor, Kevin Towers, was known as “The Sludge Merchant” for his ability (born out of necessity) to pick up discarded scraps and turn them into functioning parts. Claiming Scott Linebrink off waivers and flipping him for Joe Thatcher after five great seasons, stealing Heath Bell from the Mets, signing Brian Sikorski from Japan [...]

Padres and Hundley Survive Guzman’s Brain Cramp

by Geoff Young on Aug 24, 2011 (10) Comments

Give the Padres credit for clawing their way to a 7-5 victory on Tuesday night at San Francisco. Don’t give them too much credit, though; only shoddy work from the defense and bullpen made such drama necessary.

I Would Like to Order Brooms from You

by Geoff Young on Aug 08, 2011 (12) Comments

I received a delightful note from a fan the other day. It didn’t make sense to me at the time, but apparently he was anticipating this past weekend’s three-game sweep in Pittsburgh. I’ll reprint the message in its entirety: Dear Sir/Madam Am Mr Jerry and i would like to order Brooms from you and would [...]

Mi Casa Es Su Casa, Although I Wouldn’t Mind Getting It Back at Some Point

by Geoff Young on Jul 18, 2011 (6) Comments

Saturday was strange. After scoring a total of five runs over the previous six games, the Padres erupted for 11 en route to a rare laugher over the visiting Giants. Jesus Guzman and Orlando Hudson homered, with Cory Luebke working seven strong innings.

All Over Everything and Stuff

by Geoff Young on Jun 17, 2011 (20) Comments

For a team headed nowhere, there sure is a lot going on, eh? Let’s get to it…

Friday Links (17 Dec 10)

by Geoff Young on Dec 17, 2010 (11) Comments

I picked up a copy of Craig Wright and Tom House’s classic The Diamond Appraised last night… found it at a YMCA book sale, of all places…

Tuesday Links (2 Nov 10)

by Geoff Young on Nov 02, 2010 (2) Comments

We had another cool riff going but didn’t record it, which is probably just as well since the lyrics consisted, essentially, of an obscene joke involving Oprah Winfrey and leather sofas. It was very offensive but very funny and I was laughing so hard I could barely play the notes…

If Familiarity Breeds Contempt, Then What Does Success Breed?

by Geoff Young on Aug 17, 2010 (16) Comments

Have you ever noticed how the more you win, the more the little things irritate? Like watching the bullpen implode toward the end of Monday night’s victory against the Cubs. I should be happy with the win, right? I mean, before the season, if you’d told me the Padres would notch their 70th victory on [...]

IVIE 2009: Relief Pitchers

by Geoff Young on Mar 19, 2009 (10) Comments

You may have heard me on the radio during your Monday morning commute… if you happen to live in Montreal. Big thanks to Elliott, Shaun, and Denis at The Team 990 for having me on to talk Padres baseball. IVIE community projections catchers infielders outfielders starting pitchers I’ve also got a guest post up at [...]

OBG08 Revisited: Pitchers

by Geoff Young on Oct 10, 2008 (12) Comments

We’re looking back at our pre-season community projections. On Wednesday we covered the hitters; today we turn to the pitchers. Left-Handers Justin Hampson, 2008   IP ERA Projected 48 4.21 Actual 30.2 2.93 Our most optimistic projection had Hampson at a 3.50 ERA. Joe Thatcher, 2008   IP ERA Projected 58 2.86 Actual 25.2 8.42 [...]