Friday Links (11 Jan 2008)

Friday, January 11, 2008
by Geoff Young
Before we get started, thanks to everyone who volunteered to help out with the book. Once I've finished about a dozen more player writeups, the first draft will be complete. The plan is to get that done today or tomorrow, then read through everything on Sunday and Monday to make sure I haven't overlooked anything really stupid. Then I'll start sending stuff your way, probably Wednesday or so. Speaking of the book, I'm having a lot of fun with the player dashboards. I love the fact that Cla Meredith and Chris Young pitch on the same staff, and when you see how they recorded their outs in 2007, I think you can understand why. There aren't two more different types of pitchers in all ...

Sickels 1996 and Win Shares, Part 3

Monday, January 6, 2003
by Geoff Young
Preseason All-America Team A few names of note for San Diegans in this year's crop: Anthony Gwynn, OF, SDSU (1st team) Kyle Sleeth, RHP, Wake Forest (1st team); projected by some to be the Pads' first round pick in 2003 Michael Johnson, 1B, Clemson (2nd team); Padre second round pick in 2002 Jeremy Slayden, OF, Georgia Tech (2nd team); Padre 20th round pick in 2000 Chad Cordero, RHP, Cal State Fullerton (2nd team); Padre 26th round pick in 2000 Chad Corona, DH, SDSU (3rd team) Other Items of Note Ran across these while doing research on the Padres top 20 prospects: Prospect Report: K Rations (Strike ...
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