RIP, John Brattain

Thursday, March 26, 2009
by Geoff Young
I am saddened devastated to report that my colleague and friend, John Brattain, has died. John was a fine baseball writer and a fine human being. He will be missed more than I can articulate. I will offer additional thoughts at Hardball Times a bit later. Meanwhile, if you want to know about John, start here: Baseball Think Factory tribute thread John's work at THT John's work at BDD Also, for those interested in attending services, here is information from John's family: A memorial service as a celebration of John's life will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 4183 Old Highway ...
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Links for 9 Dec 08

Tuesday, December 9, 2008
by Geoff Young
I'm a little behind in my links, so some of these might be oldish. Hey, better late than never... Organization free of bad contracts and long-term financial obligations (San Diego Union-Tribune). Good stuff from Tom Krasovic: The Padres certainly are familiar with toxic player contracts... The low-revenue Marlins and Twins almost never made such mistakes, but the mid-revenue Padres, compromised by an underachieving farm system and ballpark construction delays, made a habit of it. If anyone wonders why I remain optimistic about the Padres during these challenging times, it's because they don't shoot themselves in the foot as often as they once did. Top 50 Prospects for 2009. MLB.com unveils its top 50 prospects for 2009. The ...
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Links for 18 Nov 08

Tuesday, November 18, 2008
by Geoff Young
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 Moores for, you know, doing some good in the world. That takes a special kind of bitter. ;-) Quite a Haul (Bad Altitude) Mark Donohue isn't impressed with what the Rockies got in return for Matt Holliday, and who can blame him? Here's hoping the Padres do better in any ...
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