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Writing the Book (15 Dec 08)

I’m pressed for time this morning, so we’ll be quick. Work and various other commitments kept me from writing at all during the week, so it was another 20-hour weekend. Really, with enough coffee, almost anything is possible.
Oh, and I’m sporting a sweet mullet these days. Think of a cross between Barry Gibb and Larry [...]

Padres Farm Report (2 Jun 08)

Right-hander Mark Prior is scheduled to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Bummer, but given his injury history, this was a likely outcome. Here’s hoping he can find health and resume his career at some point.
With the amateur draft looming, I’m thinking back to when the Twins took Joe Mauer #1 overall in 2001. Remember the fuss [...]

Series Preview: Tom Goyne Talks Phillies

The Padres head to Philly for three starting Tuesday evening. Among other things, this means I got to pick the brains of Tom Goyne, proprietor of the estimable Balls, Sticks, & Stuff, about his team. (We did this last year, too, and had more fun than you can shake a ball, stick, or stuff at.) [...]

Elias Player Rankings

Following the lead of Jim McLennan at AZ Snakepit, here are the Padres 2005-06 Elias player rankings:
Hitters

Brian Giles 83.333 A
Mike Piazza 76.923 A
Mike Cameron 71.333 A
Todd Walker 70.996 A
Dave Roberts 66.000 A
Khalil Greene 62.434 B
Josh Bard 54.762 B
Ryan Klesko 53.778 B
Josh Barfield 49.134 C
Adrian Gonzalez 48.261 C
Rob Bowen 35.897
Russell Branyan 26.708
Geoff Blum 22.360
Terrmel Sledge 12.222

Pitchers

Scott [...]