Alderson promises to contact Hoffman directly

by jbox on Dec 3, 2008 10:21 PM PST Comment 12 comments

XX Sports Radio: Sandy Alderson Report

Alderson made "back channel efforts" to contact Trevor and they were not successful. When questioned once again by Darren Smith why someone didn't just call Hoffman, Alderson says that his point is well taken and "more direct efforts have been made and will be made."
There isn't anything "hot and heavy" with Peavy talks
Since the Braves are going to make a rather substantial deal to A.J. Burnett, then the Peavy trade to the Atlanta would be less likely to happen.
The Padres are not in the market for a veteran second basemen.
The Front Office is focused on the Rule V draft. The Pads will draft at least one player and it'll be bullpen pitching.
Alderson had lunch with Tony Gwynn today. Gwynn is looking forward to Rickey Henderson's Hall of Fame speech. Tony says Henderson was one of his best teammates.
Alderson shares a story about how Rickey didn't cash a substantial check because he was waiting for interest rates to go up.

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I'll bet Peavy and Hoffman are both Padres for the 2009 season.

2009 San Diego Padres. Not as bad as Aztec Football!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Dec 3, 2008 10:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think Hoffy's toast.

but, yeah, the jackass is stickin’ around.

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by TheThirdGonzalez on Dec 3, 2008 10:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I do hope you meant Burnett

Not Jeremy Burnitz.

I don’t think Burnitz was ever a good pitcher(or outfielder), although he may have thrown an inning in some 15 inning game at some point.

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by websoulsurfer on Dec 3, 2008 10:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

A.J. Burnett

Typing too fast.

by jbox on Dec 3, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

why would anyone give burnitz anything?

southern california bloggin

by zotzotpadre on Dec 3, 2008 10:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

back channel efforts

“dude, i sent you like 3 reply tweets”

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?

by Axion on Dec 3, 2008 10:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What is the over under on Rule V pickups this season.

The Padres have 3 openings on their 40 man roster.

Does that make the over under 3?

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by websoulsurfer on Dec 3, 2008 10:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Since the bullpen spots are going to be a battle of cast offs, young guns and organizational soldiers. Might as well have as many bodies competing as possible. You can always send rule V guys back if you don’t like them.

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by Wonko on Dec 4, 2008 9:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think they will use all 3 40 man spots on the rule 5...

They will get two bullpen arms and a bench player who can play SS but can’t hit. Both pitchers will be on the 25 man roster opening day (at least until Adams comes back) and if the Padres don’t get a SS in the Peavy deal then the IF will be on the 25 man roster as well.

by Steve (Grey Suit) on Dec 4, 2008 9:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Unlikely

"Whoa... You can't say stuff like that!"
"I get it Chief. I'll play ball. You just gotta blow the whistle and call the fouls. Alright?"

by Wonko on Dec 4, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rickey's speech

I wonder how much of it will include talking about himself in the third person.

Could be worse... could be the offseason.

by EllieK on Dec 4, 2008 10:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Check

I remember when that happened. I was in LF after KT mentioned it on the radio program that morning and me and my friends were telling Rickey to “Catch the Check Man!”, eventually he yelled something at us smiling and from what I can tell it was “I really like Chex Mix” or something along those lines.

The story about Rickey wanting his signing bonus in a “giant” check is pretty funny.

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by Sammy G on Dec 4, 2008 1:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs