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Hollow Men
Bugs & Cranks | September 4th 2008
The release of Tadahito Iguchi (now confirmed to be Japanese for “strikes out looking”) got me to thinking about San Diego’s projected lineup entering the season, and in doing so I realized the Padres were actually a pretty decent t read more
Geri Halliwell Throws Out First Pitch at LA Dodgers Game
Healthy Hollywood | September 3rd 2008 by Cynthia
Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres game in LA while thousands in attendance cheered her on! The mother of one looked healthy and fit in a Dodgers jersey, hat, and blue shor read more
10 Teams Actually Worse Than the 2008 Atlanta Braves
The Launching Pad | August 30th 2008 by Jaq Baldwin
~JB-Atlanta, GA If you’re like me, every time the Braves lose you think to yourself, “Can it get any worse?”. We were handed yet another loss last night to the only team behind us in the East standings. This month has seen a second read more
The 2008 Padres are Officially Losers
Steve Finley Was Here | August 26th 2008 by Thunder Matt
Suffering their second sweep of the season to San Francisco (really?) on Sunday, the Padres locked down a losing record for the 25th time in team history. Its only fitting that the Giants helped secure this for them since the Friars have replaced the read more
Mid-Week Eye Candy Wrapper #12: Jessica Burciaga Edition
Tailgating Ideas | August 21st 2008
Um, who’s ready for college football season to start? Apparently Jessica Burciaga is. Although her place holding technique is more a combination of Lucy from Peanuts and Ray Finkle, (laces out Dan!) I am sure you wouldn’t mind giving her read more
Last Man Standing
Bugs & Cranks | August 20th 2008
I grew up watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball… not because they were my favorite team, but rather because in the days before MLB Extra Innings, TBS was one of two probable destinations for major league baseball on any given day. The other read more
Can a new team save Greg Maddux?
Wax Heaven | August 19th 2008 by Mario Alejandro
Let’s face the truth, 2008 has not been kind to Greg Maddux and his illustrious, Hall of Fame-worthy career. In 26 starts with the San Diego Padres, Maddux was just 6-9 with an ERA one point under 4. What was even worse was watching Maddux stru read more
Dodgers Looking to Acquire Maddux
108 Red Stitches | August 19th 2008 by Chris Lima
According to ESPN.com news services, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to acquire Greg Maddux from the San Diego Padres:The team had agreed to the terms of a deal with the Padres for veteran right-hander Greg Maddux, according to a person familiar with read more
Phils Win Despite Quiet Bats
215 Sports | A Philly Sports Blog | August 18th 2008 by Brian
Cole Hamels once again received very little run support but managed to get the victory. Cole pitched eight sharp innings to snap a seven-start winless drought in front of his parents (who happened to attend the game in San Diego). Hamels ( 10 -8 ) read more
Ticket Prices Compared!!
Seattle Marination | August 17th 2008 by MrGenre
I’ve been thinking a lot about ticket prices with the M’s packing it in this year (worst season attendance in Safeco history so far) and I wonder just how much of that is due to the exorbitant ticket prices as opposed to the lousy perform read more
…And the horse you rode in on
Bugs & Cranks | August 17th 2008
In my last article I wrote rather tongue-in-cheek about Brian Giles‘ proposed trade to the Red Sox, but in reality I figured his acceptance of the deal was more or less a formality. After all, the Padres were clearly interested in moving on, pa read more
Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers Week 21
Fantasy Baseball Dugout | August 16th 2008 by Bob Bentz
Quality starting pitching is essential to winning in fantasy baseball. If you have a pitcher that hasn’t been carrying their weight, consider adding a starting pitcher who will make two starts in Week 21. If the pitcher you consider isn’t at the read more
Citi Field will open April 14 !
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog | August 14th 2008 by Dom DiFucci
The Mets will play their first game at Citi Field on Tuesday, April 14, against the San Diego Padres, according to a report from the Associated Press, citing, ‘Major League Baseball’s draft preliminary schedule for 2009.’ sr_adspace_id = 3734 read more
Fantasy Baseball Injuries And Consequences
Fantasy Baseball Dugout | August 12th 2008 by Bob Bentz
One constant frustration for fantasy baseball players is the presence of highly valued draft picks on the disabled list. But down the stretch, the best thing about those draft picks you stashed on the DL is that they come back, and can lead you to ch read more
Giles Fleeces Boston; Vetoes Deal to Sox
MLB Fleece Factor | August 8th 2008 by MLB Fleece Factor Crew
According to the Boston Herald, Padres’ outfielder has officially vetoed a potential deal that would have landed him with the Boston Red Sox for the remainder of 2008. Boston was one of ten teams that Giles had listed under his “no-trade& read more
Giles Blocks Deal To Boston
Tyler's Articles | August 8th 2008 by Tyler Hissey
Brain Giles was claimed off of waivers the other day by the Boston Red Sox. Giles, however, officially blocked the deal this afternoon, exercising his no-trade clause to shoot down the trade.From Michael Silverman:The Brian Giles era with the Red Sox read more
Young Charlie sparkles as Braves top D’Backs in series opener
Braves.Today.Com | August 8th 2008 by Bud
By Bud L. Ellis braves.today.com Braves 6, Diamondbacks 4 Top of the Order: Charlie Morton pitched seven shutout innings and added his first major-league hit for good measure, the Braves surviving a late comeback to win the opening game of a four-gam read more
Don’t let the door hit ya…
Bugs & Cranks | August 8th 2008
Joyous moments have been few and far between for Padres fans this season. Sure, there was the long overdue demotion of Gary Busey’s illegitimate son, Paul McAnulty, Astros GM Ed Wade mysteriously dealing someone that should pitch in the majors read more
Red Sox Claim Giles off Waivers
Sports of Boston | August 7th 2008 by KC
The Red Sox claimed OF Brian Giles off waivers, perhaps to block the Tampa Bay Rays or Los Angeles Angels (the only two teams with better records in the A.L.) from acquiring him. The Sox now have 10 days to reach a deal with the Padres. Under his cur read more
Wright’s Walk Off Powers Mets Over Padres 5-3
The Mets Report | August 7th 2008 by Dave Doyle
David Wright hit a walk off two run homer with two outs in the ninth. What a way to atone for his blunders on the bases in the last two [...] This is a brief summary of the content at MetsReport.com. Please visit the site to view the full blog post. read more
Mets Take 2 Outta 3 From Padres
Behind The Bag | August 7th 2008 by Cleon
I know Johan Santana is going to get all his millions regardless, but he wouldn't be human if he wasn't pissed at just how inept his bullpen is. Yet, another blown save...seems like the bullpen has cost Santana at least 10 wins this year. Anyway, nic read more
On Deck- August 7- Padres at Mets [Game 3]
The Mets Report | August 7th 2008 by Dave Doyle
San Diego Padres (44-70 Road: 19-36) at New York Mets (59-54 Home: 33-21) 12:10pm J. Banks (3-4 3.65) vs. Johan Santana (9-7 2.86) TV: SNY Radio: WFAN What to watch: The Mets need [...] This is a brief summary of the content at MetsRepor read more
Mets Lose Sloppy Game To Padres 4-2
The Mets Report | August 6th 2008 by Dave Doyle
The game looked like it might be over early when Pedro Martinez gave up two solo homers in the first inning. But he bounced back to pitch 6.1 innings giving [...] This is a brief summary of the content at MetsReport.com. Please visit the site to vie read more
Dumb Decision By Manuel Making Heilman "Closer"
Behind The Bag | August 6th 2008 by Cleon
Jerry Manuel said something to the effect that Aaron "deserved" the first chance to be the closer while Billy Wagner is on the DL. Well, obviously Manuel hasn't been paying too close attention to how awful Heilman's been this year, thus, any surprise read more
On Deck- August 6- Padres at Mets [Game 2]
The Mets Report | August 6th 2008 by Dave Doyle
San Diego Padres (43-70 Road: 18-36) at New York Mets (59-53 Home: 33-20) 7:10pm C. Baek (3-5 5.12) vs. Pedro Martinez (3-2 6.16) TV: SNY Radio: WFAN What to watch: Pedro’s having a [...] This is a brief summary of the content at MetsR read more
Tatis 2HR Leads Mets Over Padres 6-5
The Mets Report | August 5th 2008 by Dave Doyle
Mike Pelfrey did a nice job going 6.2 innings and giving up only two solo homers. And Fernando Tatis had a monster night with two home runs and 4 RBI’s [...] This is a brief summary of the content at MetsReport.com. Please visit the site to view t read more
On Deck- August 5- Padres at Mets [Game 1]
The Mets Report | August 5th 2008 by Dave Doyle
San Diego Padres (43-69 Road: 18-35) at New York Mets (58-53 Home: 32-20) 7:10pm Chris Young (4-4 4.12) vs. Mike Pelfrey (9-7 3.91) TV: SNY Radio: WFAN What to watch: The only thing [...] This is a brief summary of the content at MetsRep read more
Payback
Mets Lifer | August 5th 2008
Tonight starts a 3 game series with the bottom feeding Padres. This my friends must be payback time. Sometimes I think the Mets players don't have as long as memory as the Mets Lifers, but this time I think the Padres sweep in San Diego has to be we read more
Padres at Mets- August 5-7 Series Preview
The Mets Report | August 4th 2008 by Dave Doyle
Tues. Aug. 5 7:10pm Chris Young (4-4 4.12) vs. Mike Pelfrey (9-7 3.91) Wed. Aug. 6 7:10pm Cha Seung Baek (3-6 5.22) vs. Pedro Martinez (3-2 6.16) Thurs. Aug. 7 12:10 pm [...] This is a brief summary of the content at MetsReport.com. Please visit the read more
Douchebaggery 101
Bugs & Cranks | August 2nd 2008
Apparently out of ideas as to how to make his 2008 campaign any worse, Khalil Greene decided to throw Padres fans a bone and end his season prematurely by punching a wall during the team’s Wednesday night loss to the D-backs. Greene’s imm read more
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