Operation Center Field: Home, Home on the Range

Tuesday, November 6, 2007
by Geoff Young
When last we examined the center field situation, we formulated a series of questions to consider before moving forward. Now we'll look at the first of these: What do the Padres need in a center fielder? Today we'll cover the defensive side of the equation; tomorrow we'll hit the offense. I think you see my priority for the position already. Why Defense First? Maddux Returns Greg Maddux has agreed to a 1-year, $10 million contract with the Padres. MB offers analysis of the deal, while I'll just say, "Woo-hoo!" We've now had four years to watch the Padres play at Petco Park. We saw ...

Friday Links (19 Oct 07)

Friday, October 19, 2007
by Geoff Young
I'm making excellent progress on the book. Drafts of two chapters -- Best by Position in Padres History, Kevin Towers Trade Register -- are complete, and I've gotten started on two more -- Player Dashboards and Commentary, Overlooked ex-Padres. I love my job. (And I'm trying hard not to become one of those annoyingly happy people that you just want to smack.) Center Field Great discussion on Thursday about how to attack the problem. We'll pick it up again next week; meanwhile, here's what other folks have to say: What are we going to do about center field? (Friar Watch). Anthony offers some suggestions....
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