Series Preview: Tom Goyne Talks Phillies

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
by Geoff Young
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.) Without further ado, I turn the blog over to Mr. Goyne... Ducksnorts: How many games do you see the Phillies winning this year, and will it be enough for a return trip to the post-season? Goyne: Given that the ...
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Marquee Is in the Eye of the Beholder

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
by Geoff Young
We already know that the Padres knocked more road extra-base hits than any other team in MLB in 2007 (those of you interested in helping me keep a roof over my head will also find this information on page 37 of the Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual). The other day, in our spirited discussion of the club's declining attendance, we noted the lack of marquee players as one possible factor keeping San Diegans from embracing the Padres as much as they might. We also noted that if Adrian Gonzalez played his home games in a more forgiving environment, he likely would be recognized as such a marquee player. With that lengthy prelude out of the way, here are the top 10 individual ...
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Hey Buddy, Can You Play the Outfield?

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
by Geoff Young
Dan Hayes at the North County Times reports that Chase Headley, Matt Antonelli, Scott Hairston, and Chad Huffman will be working out at Petco Park this week to improve (or learn) their outfield skills. The switch-hitting Headley, a third baseman by trade, is blocked by Kevin Kouzmanoff and may get a look in left field this spring. Antonelli, who already has moved from third to second base in his brief professional career, will get some reps in center field, as will Hairston. Quoth GM Kevin Towers: It's probably the biggest challenge for Headley, with him having never really played outfield at all. But if he's able to do it he'll be ...
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