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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 [...]

Links for 23 Jan 09

by Geoff Young on Jan 23, 2009 (4) Comments

First off, thanks for the excellent discussion on fan disillusionment. You’ve helped me see the problem in new ways, and I’ve got additional thoughts that I’ll share as soon as they make sense. It’ll probably come in the form of a thought exercise — sort of along the lines of Kobayashi Maru. Until then, we’ve [...]

Links for 31 Oct 08

by Geoff Young on Oct 31, 2008 (8) Comments

Happy Halloween! To the links… Sabathia’s free agency could set up a big payday for Padres ace (San Diego Union-Tribune). Reader Nick G. sends us an update on the Jake Peavy “story” from Tom Krasovic. Quoth Peavy’s agent, Barry Axelrod: Making this about money is not my style, nor Jake’s style. I think we proved [...]

Padres Farm Report: Spotlight on Lake Elsinore

by Geoff Young on Aug 06, 2008 (14) Comments

The situation may be bleak in San Diego this year, but a mere 74 miles to the north, things are looking pretty good. Let’s take a quick drive up I-15 and see what’s happening with the Storm… Lake Elsinore Storm in a Box: Record: 53-61 Runs Scored: 648 Runs Allowed: 629 BA/OBP/SLG: .275/.357/.400 (California League: [...]

Friday Links (4 Jan 08)

by Geoff Young on Jan 04, 2008 (91) Comments

Got the coffee flowing, music playing: Massive Attack, Groove Collective, and George Benson if anyone cares. The Benson is his The Other Side of Abbey Road, which is full of Beatles songs and which absolutely sizzles. His guitar lines are so fluid, it’s disgusting. I mean, he’s not Joe Pass or Grant Green, but still. [...]

Adios, 2007

by Geoff Young on Dec 31, 2007 (11) Comments

It’s the end of the year as we know it, and I feel fine. Last year at this time, I ran a list of the most popular articles at Ducksnorts in 2006. This time around, I thought I’d try something a little different and give you a list of my favorite articles from 2007, i.e., [...]

California/Carolina League All-Star Game

by Geoff Young on Jul 11, 1999 (1) Comments

Last month the all stars from two Class-A leagues clashed at the Lake Elsinore Diamond to display their talents and bring victory to their league. My wife and I left work early and drove the hour or so up I-15 to the check out the game. We parked in a dirt lot (overflow parking for [...]