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Thursday Links (4 Aug 11)

by Geoff Young on Aug 04, 2011 (4) Comments

It’s not the space cowboy, the gangster of love, or even Maurice. It’s just links… 50 stolen bases and .500 slugging (Baseball-Reference). Former Padres Tony Gwynn and Rickey Henderson appear on this list, as does arguably the most talented baseball player I’ve ever seen, Eric Davis. Also, how great was Cesar Cedeno, doing it at [...]

In Defense of Nick Hundley

by Geoff Young on Jan 25, 2011 (9) Comments

Steve at Friarhood Radio recently had me on his show to discuss Jed Hoyer’s off-season moves, the role of sabermetrics in today’s game, and more. I get all rambly, as usual, but it was good fun. Big thanks to Steve for the chat. One item that came up in conversation is whether Nick Hundley can [...]

Padres in the Arizona Fall League

by Geoff Young on Nov 18, 2010 (3) Comments

As I noted the other day, we drove to Phoenix this past weekend to catch some Arizona Fall League action. One of the games featured the Peoria Saguaros, for whom several Padres minor leaguers play. Unfortunately, none of those players is a top prospect.

Tuesday Links (9 Nov 10)

by Geoff Young on Nov 09, 2010 (8) Comments

Pretend I said something clever here. I won’t tell if you don’t…

Friday Links (24 Sep 10)

by Geoff Young on Sep 24, 2010 (3) Comments

No airplane metaphors today, just links… Home Team Monday (Inside the Padres). From Tom Krasovic: “At some point, the Padres have to hit better than they have over the last few weeks, don’t they?” As Hemingway would say, “Isn’t it pretty to think so?” Hairston Jr.’s season ends with stress fracture (Padres.com). This is a [...]

Friday Links (30 Jul 10)

by Geoff Young on Jul 30, 2010 (1) Comments

Before we get to the links, I should say a couple things. First, I’ve been informed by more than one person that hating on David Eckstein haters is about as novel and interesting as hating on Eckstein himself. So I won’t do it anymore, at least not out loud. I will find original ways to [...]

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 (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 [...]

Friday Links (26 Feb 10)

by Geoff Young on Feb 26, 2010 (3) Comments

Oy, what happened to the week? I want a do-over. Anyway, here are your links: Stairs happy to fill niche for Padres (U-T). From Bill Center’s article: “With his phone not ringing with offers, Stairs signed on with NutriSystem and started trimming 32 pounds. He began playing hockey, became an assistant hockey coach at John [...]

Writing the Book (8 Dec 08)

by Geoff Young on Dec 08, 2008 (6) Comments

I hope everyone had an excellent Thanksgiving. I’m finally settling back into my routine and almost caught up on emails. If I still owe you a response, this is probably the week it happens. I got a ton of work done in Hawai’i, which is good because I’ve been stressing about the whole book thing. [...]