Links for 31 Oct 08

Friday, October 31, 2008
by Geoff Young
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 that. But at the same time, I don't think Jake should have to sacrifice anything. I don't doubt Axelrod's sincerity, but these millionaires need to let go of that whole "it's not about the money" thing. Even if they believe it, and even if they're correct in believing it, nobody wants to hear about Peavy's "sacrifice." Don't get me wrong, ...
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IGD: Padres vs Cardinals (21 May 08)

Wednesday, May 21, 2008
by Geoff Young
Padres (17-30) vs Cards (27-21) Chris Young vs Braden Looper 7:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 187 MLB, B-R The Padres look to extend their one-game winning streak.

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IGD: Padres vs Cardinals (20 May 08)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
by Geoff Young
Padres (16-30) vs Cards (27-20) Greg Maddux vs Joel Pineiro 7:05 p.m. PT Channel 4SD AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 187 MLB, B-R If the Padres win tonight, and the Rockies can beat San Francisco, we'll be tied for fourth place in the NL West. Woo-hoo!

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Series Preview: Larry Borowsky Talks Cardinals

Monday, May 19, 2008
by Geoff Young
After a long and miserable road trip, the Padres return home and try to remain relevant in 2008. Their first opponent is the St. Louis Cardinals, who visit Petco Park for three games starting Monday night. To learn a little more about the Cards, I chatted with Larry Borowsky of the excellent Viva El Birdos. Ducksnorts: Last year was the Cardinals' first losing season of the century; this year the team is off to a strong start. What has changed, and do you see them remaining in contention? Borowsky: Aside from the obvious changes (no [Walt] Jocketty, no [Jim] Edmonds, no [Scott] Rolen, no [David] Eckstein, etc.), the big difference has been the performance of the starting rotation. This year's group is as rag-tag as ...
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Friday Links (28 Dec 07)

Friday, December 28, 2007
by Geoff Young
I don't have a lot of links today, so before we get to those, let's do a quick recap of this winter's moves so far: Out Geoff Blum, INF: Signed with Houston Astros Hiram Bochachica, INF/OF: Signed with Seibu Lions (Japan) Milton Bradley, OF: Signed with Texas Rangers Doug Brocail, RHP: Signed with Houston Astros Mike Cameron, CF: Free agent Jack Cassel, RHP: Signed with Houston Astros Scott Cassidy, RHP: Signed with Milwaukee Brewers Brady Clark, OF: Free agent Morgan Ensberg, 3B: Free agent David Freese, 3B: Traded to St. Louis Cardinals Marcus Giles, 2B: Free agent Jason Lane, OF: Free agent Rob Mackowiak, INF/OF: Free agent Signed with Washington Nationals Terrmel Sledge, OF: Signed with Nippon Ham Fighters (Japan) Mike Thompson, RHP: Signed with Pittsburgh Pirates Brett Tomko, RHP: Free agent From what I can tell, the Padres will ...
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