Around the Mission: 10/7 Padres Links

by jbox on Oct 7, 2009 9:59 AM PDT

Ryne Sandberg reflects on ‘84 Cubs season | WBEZ / Chicago Public Radio Blog
Sandberg talked with Tony Arnold about his memories from that year, including stories about the flight home after the loss in San Diego and how 1984 was the first time fans watched from the rooftops:
Hey Pads…How ‘Bout Some Fan Appreciation During Off-Season?
were there really any fans who appreciated another baseball season that was basically over by the end of May?
Interviews continue in Padres' GM search - SignOnSanDiego.com
Three names have surfaced in connection with the Padres vacancy — Boston Assistant General Manager Jed Hoyer, Oakland Assistant General Manager David Forst and former Toronto General Manager Pat Gillick.
Debating Towers’ Dismissal
John Conniff joins the 619 Sports team to debate the decision
POSTGAME on Channel 4: Uncle Teddy in DA' House
I just want to know how his daily segment with "The Saw" is going on XX. Remember Teddy said he'd rather "be dead" then have to do radio with the Hacksaw.
New GM could be in place by end of October | padres.com: News
"It's a fairly narrow group," said Moorad, who indicated that the narrow pool of candidates includes at least one minority candidate. "We have built our profile. We're looking at those who fit the position. We want someone with strong leadership and management skills."
Perpetual Padres Saga: Gentlemen, drop your bats and gloves
This year wasn't great but it wasn't bad at all.
Unfinished Business: It's Over
Kaybee became a Red Sox fan since the Padres season ended.
Hacksaw: As Towers leaves, we rate the moves of the GM
Letter Grade: Kevin Towers was an A+ person, and an A- baseball executive. Fun to know him. Great to cover him. Wishing him only good things in his next stop.
Ivy Tech Census Awareness program to feature Padres pitcher, Clayton Richard | Lafayette Online
Clayton Richard, current pitcher for the San Diego Padres and a McCutcheon High School graduate, will be the keynote speaker. Following the keynote address, a panel of community representatives will speak on the importance of each Tippecanoe resident being counted in the census.

Poll

Are you relieved that the Padres season is over?

Yes, it was really over sometime back in May

37 votes

No, I wish the 2009 season was never ending!

43 votes

80 votes | Poll has closed

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I'm scared

Comments on SBnation aren’t being unmarked as new for me once I’ve read them, even my own comments!

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

It's doing that for me too

.400 in '94

by SDPads_1 on Oct 7, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions

same

I’ve read the same “New” comment 10 times or so. I can’t help but keep clicking it. Even when I’m marking it read with the *gasp* keyboard shortcuts.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Oct 7, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Server Issues FTL

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey its fixed!

ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNO TOAD!

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

It's my birthday

We’re having hypnocake.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Oct 7, 2009 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Why do??

The former Cubs and Cubs fans continue to talk about ’84?

.400 in '94

by SDPads_1 on Oct 7, 2009 10:22 AM PDT reply actions

It's the closest they've gotten to a world series since the magna carta was signed

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

you're the magna carta

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Oct 7, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

TWSS

by Dude52089 on Oct 7, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder if Kyle Blanks really hurt his foot

giving piggy back rides around the field to some heavy thirdbasemen

by jbox on Oct 7, 2009 11:12 AM PDT reply actions

with a glove made of precious metal.

Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Oct 7, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

I've seen all these comments

Stop tricking me!

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Oct 7, 2009 11:27 AM PDT reply actions

I think it's funny

that Gillick is still called the former Toronto GM when he just finished building the Phillies World Series team and then retiring for the 3rd time (I think).

Gillick is nothing special. He’s very hit-or-miss. His acquisition of Brad Lidge may have been the reason they won the WS. The huge contract he gave to Adam Eaton was one of the biggest roster mistakes of the last decade. If you could rely on him to be the GM for at least 5 years without retiring again, I’d be pushing for him, but you can’t. GMs have to lose the skill eventually. 72 years of age sounds like a good place to call it quits for good.

"I did not invent the wheel, I was the crooked spoke adjacent." - Aesop Rock

by John Gennaro on Oct 7, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions

Corey Brock says the Gillick rumor is false.

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions

But he's not Darrin Smith.

How can we believe him?

"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers

by jodes0405 on Oct 7, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs

*Darren

by jodes0405 on Oct 7, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

that was a good one

but you messed it up

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Your face messed it up.

by jodes0405 on Oct 7, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs

You're spelling is messed up

A kid who has a unicorn ranch in his room cannot call other people weird. Yes, we know about "Rancho Unicorno."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Oct 7, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I are spelling is messed up?

by jodes0405 on Oct 7, 2009 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions

haha

jodes is on her A game today….2 recs from me in one post.

.400 in '94

by SDPads_1 on Oct 7, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

A+ game, in fact.

She just achieved the ultra-rare double-green.

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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Oct 7, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions

BEST DAY OF MY LIFE.

by jodes0405 on Oct 7, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

It didn't pass the sniff test

Smelled like b______t before I heard the second syllable of the man’s name.

Wisdom can not be cultivated through ignorance of information.

by Wonko on Oct 9, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Pat Gillick?

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Homeboy throw in the towel
Your girl got dicked by Ricky Powell

by CurbEnthusiasm on Oct 7, 2009 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

David Forst

has not been interviewed by any team nor has the A’s been asked for permission by any team to interview him…….

A’s squash speculation that Forst is in mix for San Diego Padres GM job

.400 in '94

by SDPads_1 on Oct 7, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions