Life has kept me from watching as much baseball as I would like in recent weeks. Nothing serious… I mean, it’s just life after all. I did manage to catch bits and pieces of the series in Denver. It should come as no great surprise that I have some thoughts on the games, nor that [...]
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Once Upon My Mind: Gwynn, Molitor, Ichiro, and the Optimism of Spring
by Geoff Young on Mar 29, 2010 (6) Comments
I get all nostalgic and sappy this time of year. It’s a stupid thing to do, but I can’t help myself. Live in the present, right? Okay, most of the time. Today, we’ll indulge a little and revisit the past: Age and Treachery Will Overcome Youth and Skill (March 21, 1998). “While I am willing [...]
David Eckstein: Not Very Good, Not a Problem
by Geoff Young on Mar 02, 2010 (5) Comments
Daniel at Friar Forecast wishes the Padres had signed free agent second baseman Felipe Lopez to replace incumbent David Eckstein. Of Eckstein, Daniel says, “He is a terrible player. His fielding and batting are both below average.” I can’t argue the point, but I can approach it from a different angle. Maybe my expectations for [...]
I’m Too Speedy for This Shirt
by Geoff Young on Feb 09, 2010 (1) Comments
While we’re all anxiously awaiting the official signing of Yorvit Torrealba, here’s something that caught my eye: Gaslamp Ball informs us that Tony Gwynn’s daughter recently got married to former Padres farmhand Kennard Jones. That got me to wondering what I’d said about Jones back in the day. The Padres selected Jones out of the [...]
To Sweep and To Be Swept
by Geoff Young on May 18, 2009 (25) Comments
Sunlight glimmers off the bay like sweat, like flashbulbs, a disco ball, coins from a slot machine, dice rolling, neon signs. Patterns of light moving impossibly fast, not moving at all. Stare long enough, it all becomes one. Time and meaning are lost, like the days themselves, swept out to sea. The Padres had Monday [...]
Blast from the Past: Random Bits of November
by Geoff Young on Nov 12, 2008 (5) Comments
Let’s see, what were we talking about this time last year? Two years ago? Four years? Six? 2007 We were chatting with our pal Steve Poltz about music, baseball, and life: I have a song coming out on my new CD that’s called “A Brief History of My Life.” It starts off with us moving [...]
IGD: Padres @ Indians (13 Jun 08)
by Geoff Young on Jun 13, 2008 (66) Comments
Padres (30-38) vs Indians (31-36) Josh Banks vs Jeremy Sowers 4:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 178 MLB, B-R Hello, Cleveland! Talk about two teams that aren’t where they expected to be come mid-June… The Indians are without several key players, including Fausto Carmona, Travis Hafner, Victor Martinez, and Jake Westbrook. [...]
Why I Hate Prospect Lists
by Geoff Young on Jan 08, 2008 (48) Comments
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 [...]
Spring Training Meetup?
by Geoff Young on Jan 03, 2008 (32) Comments
For those interested, my latest article at Hardball Times focuses on some strange games in recent history. The Padres aren’t well represented, although Andy Hawkins’ no-hit loss as a member of the Yankees shows up here (and I suppose if you really want to push it, Josh Barfield’s dad played in that game). Jason Bay? [...]
Comping Cabrera: Eeyore’s Rebuttal
by Geoff Young on Mar 17, 2010 (9) Comments
I don’t know why I’m so fascinated by Everth Cabrera. He doesn’t figure to be as critical a piece of the eventual puzzle as guys like Kyle Blanks and Mat Latos, but Cabrera’s skill set intrigues me. Also, there’s the fact that he successfully made the jump from A-ball to the big leagues. We’ve noted [...]