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Thursday Links (22 Sep 11)

by Geoff Young on Sep 22, 2011 (7) Comments

Hey, how ’bout a sweep at Coors Field? There’s still time for the Padres to knock the Rockies out of fourth place (c’mon, pretend that’s a worthy goal). I especially like that Anthony Bass needed just 25 pitches to get through the entire Colorado lineup once and 52 to get through 5 innings. Efficiency is [...]

Hoyer Learning to Love the Sludge

by Geoff Young on Sep 06, 2011 (18) Comments

Jed Hoyer’s predecessor, Kevin Towers, was known as “The Sludge Merchant” for his ability (born out of necessity) to pick up discarded scraps and turn them into functioning parts. Claiming Scott Linebrink off waivers and flipping him for Joe Thatcher after five great seasons, stealing Heath Bell from the Mets, signing Brian Sikorski from Japan [...]

Yet More Comps for Nick Hundley

by Geoff Young on Aug 31, 2011 (3) Comments

I’ve been thinking about Nick Hundley’s future again. It’s becoming a problem for me… thinking about Hundley’s future, not Hundley himself. If you’ve been following along, you know that my pet comps for Hundley are Ron Karkovice, Jason LaRue, and maybe Mike Macfarlane if I’m feeling extra confident. I recently ran more numbers and found [...]

Draft Impressions, First Basemen, Curmudgeonliness

by Geoff Young on Jun 07, 2011 (16) Comments

Today’s not-so-fully formed thoughts are brought to you by Tempus Fugit, frustrating humans since forever…

Is There a Draft in Here or Is That Just Me?

by Geoff Young on Jun 06, 2011 (33) Comments

While Padres players were taking three out of four (at home!) against the Astros (the NL’s worst team, but we’ll take what we can get), folks in the front office prepared for the 2011 Amateur Draft. And yes, it’s now known as the First-Year Player Draft of Anaheim, but whatever. The draft starts Monday at [...]

One-Hit Wonders: Wascar Serrano to Tom Tellmann

by Geoff Young on Feb 10, 2011 (3) Comments

This is Part 12 of a 13-part series examining the 65 men who have collected exactly one hit as a member of the San Diego Padres. The current installment features a former top pitching prospect who never made it, a fine reliever finishing his career in San Diego, another who kept the Padres from potentially [...]

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 [...]

4H Club, Part 2

by Geoff Young on Dec 31, 2010 (9) Comments

Yesterday, we discussed the signings of Aaron Harang and Orlando Hudson. Today, we turn our attention to Brad Hawpe and Jed Hoyer.

Friday Links (3 Dec 10)

by Geoff Young on Dec 03, 2010 (7) Comments

If there is a worse way to travel than by airplane, I’d just as soon not know about it. Anywho, I’m back from Hawai’i with links…

Friday Links (12 Nov 10)

by Geoff Young on Nov 12, 2010 (4) Comments

One of the great things about doing crossword puzzles is that you get to use words that you would never, in any other circumstance, get to use. “Oleo” is my favorite. It shows up at least twice a week and usually is accompanied by a clue that reads, “Fridge item that you don’t call by [...]