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Hey Buddy, Can You Play the Outfield?

by Geoff Young on Jan 16, 2008 (28) Comments

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 [...]

Do Everything

by Geoff Young on Jan 02, 2008 (11) Comments

The idea was that I’d take some time off between Christmas and New Year to relax before pushing hard to finish the book. The reality was that I found myself involved in three other projects: I’m honored to announce that I’ll be writing at Baseball Digest Daily in 2008. Joe Hamrahi and company do awesome [...]

Fifteen Singles

by Geoff Young on Dec 26, 2007 (21) Comments

Did you know that the Padres once broke double digits in runs without the benefit of an extra-base hit? Yep, it happened against the Atlanta Braves at the Murph on September 20, 1985 (box score). Garry Templeton went 4-for-4 out of the leadoff spot, scoring four runs and driving in two. Tony Gwynn added three [...]

Friday Links (14 Dec 07)

by Geoff Young on Dec 14, 2007 (126) Comments

Quick word on the book before we get to links. I’ve completed drafts of three chapters; two more are very close to being done, another is at about 40-50%, and I’m just getting started on “2007 in Review.” On that last point, I’ve gone through the past 14 months or so of blog postings and [...]

Friday Links (7 Dec 07)

by Geoff Young on Dec 07, 2007 (37) Comments

Lots o’ links today… Padres set to bring back Bradley (Padres.com). The deal reportedly would be 1 year, $3.5-4 million. Or, as I like to call it, a bargain. This is still in the works (as are some other possibilities), so keep your fingers crossed. Padres have quiet time at Meetings (Padres.com). Even assuming Milton [...]

Friday Links (2 Nov 07)

by Geoff Young on Nov 02, 2007 (75) Comments

Hey, look, it’s links… A nod to good management and a nudge to spend more (Friar Forecast). MB gives the Padres front office staff props for procuring good talent on a small budget, but would like to see what they could do with more money. ‘Tainted supplement’ excuse outmoded (San Diego Union-Tribune). I love Victor [...]

Bochy to Giants — Done Deal?

by Geoff Young on Oct 26, 2006 (59) Comments

The San Jose Mercury News is reporting that Bruce Bochy has reached an agreement with the San Francisco Giants to replace Felipe Alou as manager. (Thanks to Brian Wilmer in the comments for the heads-up.) Everyone is issuing denials for now, as Bochy prepares to lead a team of MLB all stars to Japan on [...]

Towers Leaning?

by Geoff Young on Oct 20, 2005 (13) Comments

I have avoided talking about this too much because it’s mostly been speculation, but the Kevin Towers-to-Arizona thing seems to be gaining momentum. I know a lot of folks think the Padres can do better than Towers at GM. Me, I’ll believe it when I see it. “Getting rid” of Towers doesn’t accomplish anything unless [...]

Geoff’s Other Baseball Writing and Media Appearances

by Geoff Young on May 15, 2005 (Comments Off) Comments

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