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Rocky Mountain Anvil

by Geoff Young on Sep 16, 2010 (6) Comments

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 [...]

Two Is More Than One

by Geoff Young on Sep 08, 2010 (9) Comments

I finally made it to a game Tuesday night. About time… I get cranky when I can’t get out to the ballpark, and it had been way too long. Ah, who am I kidding? I’m always cranky.

The ‘W’ Word

by Geoff Young on Sep 07, 2010 (9) Comments

A win? Huh, there’s a novel concept. It was just like old times on Monday night, with the Padres doing the little things… strong pitching, strong defense, timely hitting. What more do you need? As strategies go, it beats hoping the Giants and Rockies keep losing. To the bullet points: Tim Stauffer did a great [...]

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 [...]

Tuesday Links (27 Jul 10)

by Geoff Young on Jul 27, 2010 (4) Comments

You ever feel like there’s not enough time to read everything? Or maybe that’s just me… The Indie Scene (Hardball Times). Richard Barbieri attended an Atlantic League game and tells us about it. Apparently Wily Mo Pena (whom the Padres recently signed because the entire Portland Beavers outfield is in San Diego) crushed a ball [...]

Friday Links (23 Jul 10)

by Geoff Young on Jul 23, 2010 (2) Comments

Go, read stuff. It’ll be great… Great Moments In Padres Trade Deadline History: The Joe Randa Era (619 Sports). Guest author Avenger in Chief remembers everyone’s favorite non-descript third baseman. Radbourn’s immortal season July 10, 1884: Going to Carrie’s house (Edward Achorn). If you’re a fan of baseball history, you need to be reading Achorn’s [...]

Friday Links (16 Jul 10)

by Geoff Young on Jul 16, 2010 (10) Comments

Before we get to the links, I have two questions for you: Do you find these link dumps useful and/or interesting? Are there any baseball blogs/web sites I should be reading that don’t show up here? While you’re thinking, let’s take a little trip… Second-half previews: National League (SweetSpot). Rob Neyer takes a quick look [...]

That Was Fun… and So Was That

by Geoff Young on Jul 12, 2010 (9) Comments

Thoughts on Sunday’s win I don’t know if that was a must-win game (aren’t they all?), but it sure was nice to avoid the sweep in Colorado headed into the All-Star break. The Rockies are a talented team, and they always seem to get stronger as the season progresses. I’d be lying if I said [...]

Friday Links (18 Jun 10)

by Geoff Young on Jun 18, 2010 (5) Comments

Something old, something new… something something, something blue… San Diego Padres 2010 Draft Recap (College Splits). What the title says, with links to all kinds of juicy data. On fifth-round pick Rico Noel: “In three years, he’s been a wizard in the field; his 15 total runs above average in center is the sixth-best defensive [...]

Friday Links (11 Jun 10)

by Geoff Young on Jun 11, 2010 (6) Comments

Baseball is a funny game. Some days, you beat up Johan Santana and are dominated by Jonathon Niese. Other days, you get links… John Wooden, 1910-2010 (Baseball Analysts). Rich shares his thoughts on the passing of the legendary basketball coach: “Wooden’s favorite sport? Baseball. He coached baseball in college and was offered the job to [...]