Why I Hate Prospect Lists

Tuesday, January 8, 2008
by Geoff Young
Like Jayne Cobb's hat, they make me look like an idiot. Here's my list from 2003: honorable mention 11-20 1-10 A few lowlights: #18: Mike Nicolas In 2003, Nicolas likely will serve again as Rusty Tucker's primary setup man, this time at Double-A. He already has the ability to put the ball past hitters; if he keeps his walk totals down, he could be another Felix Rodriguez. Or not. #15: Ben Johnson If he can learn to use his strength, Johnson still could turn into another Brian Jordan. But I don't like his chances now as much as I did at this time last year. Hey, he landed us Heath Bell. All is forgiven. #14: Cory Stewart Although he doesn't have the pedigree ...

Friday Links (26 Oct 07)

Friday, October 26, 2007
by Geoff Young
I'm terrible at faking enthusiasm. This World Series means nothing to me. I'd just as soon not see Tom Werner win another championship, but I don't even care much about that anymore. Does this make me a bad baseball fan? I dunno. Maybe... Nevin: Poway looks like 'Mars' (San Diego Union-Tribune). Several Padres (and Chargers) have been affected by the fires. It's very foggy in my part of town this morning; hopefully folks on the front line will benefit from this weather shift. Yankees likely to offer Jorge Posada $40 million (New York Daily News). Some folks have mentioned Posada as a possible target for the Padres. ...
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Trade for Catcher in the Works?

Thursday, October 23, 2003
by Geoff Young
Clearing off the ol' desk real quick. Enjoy... A reader alerted me to these two articles over at Prospectus where Jonah Keri interviews Padre GM Kevin Towers. As usual, Towers is pretty candid and it's a good read. The reader who sent this also noted, "He [Towers] says he's working on a trade for a catcher with 3 of the 8 playoff clubs, 2 AL and one NL. Any thoughts on who it might be?" Thoughts, me? Yeah, I've got a few. The only starting catchers on the eight playoff clubs who aren't eligible to file for free agency at the end of the season are Damian Miller, A.J. Pierzynski, Jorge Posada, Jason Varitek, and Ramon Hernandez. There are also some guys ...