Around the Mission: 6/20 Padres Links

by jbox on Jun 19, 2009 11:34 PM PDT

Paul DePodesta: Roster Moves in Bulk
At some point any team's depth gets tested, and I'm afraid we're well beyond that point (especially since our projected #1, #2, and #3 starters are all on the DL). Nevertheless, this is a great opportunity for some of the younger guys to gain experience, prove they belong, and establish themselves.
New blood can't hurt if club's this bad
"He did all right in left," Towers says. "He's not going to be a problem. He may not be a plus defender out there, but he can run. He's not going to embarrass himself."
619Sports: Craig Elsten Interviews Kevin Towers (MP3)
Padres choose to fill in with Blanks
"Kyle's right-handed and he's our hottest hitter in Triple-A," General Manager Kevin Towers said. "We're going to have to add him to the roster at the end of the year anyway. We can give him some bats now, let him get his feet wet. We'll see what happens."
Padres let late lead slip away | padres.com: News
Orlando Cabrera's two-run double in the eighth inning Friday lifted the Oakland A's to a 7-5 victory over the Padres in Interleague Play at PETCO Park.
Blanks promoted in flurry of moves | padres.com: News
Kyle Blanks, considered the Padres' top prospect, is on his way to PETCO Park. Blanks, a first baseman and outfielder with Triple-A Portland, is expected to have his contract purchased by the Padres on Friday when he will be added to the 40-man roster.
Friar John's Blog: Blanks gets the call to Big Leagues
Blanks is 22 years old, 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds. But he's no brute of a slugger. He's a hitter first who can put bat on ball with regularity -- .304 career average in the minors -- and actually had to work to develop his power in the minor leagues.

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I sat next to Jane Mitchell last night

but i didn’t talk to her because she is Jane Mitchell….

EVERYDAY I'M HUSTLIN'

by CurbEnthusiasm on Jun 20, 2009 12:54 PM PDT reply actions

I ran into her in a bar once

She was with her bf and not very nice. Kinda stuffy and curt.
I will give her another chance and will cross that off as a bad day.
She has the best job in the world.

Chicks Dig a Low ERA Bullpen.

by eastbaysd on Jun 20, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I dont want to attend the next 2 games and watch futility.
The guy thats starting tonight is a scruffy lefty.
I dont want to watch Giles’ sorry ass swat pathetically at his pitches.
Dont make Kyle warm the bench until he can DH.
Play him now.
Please.

Chicks Dig a Low ERA Bullpen.

by eastbaysd on Jun 20, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions

Ask and ye shall receive.

by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 20, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously, will somebody PLEASE shovel my driveway?

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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jun 20, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm watching

Mr Weaver watching his two sons duel it out wearing the most ridic jersey! The right half is a dodgers the left half is angels and reads in blue then red “Dogels” I guess if it was the other way around it would say “Angers”

"What in the name of Randy Jones is going on over there..."

by ABY on Jun 20, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

Reminds me of the gal a few years ago

who did the same thing because her brother was the Notre Dame QB and she was bangin’ the Michigan QB… or something like that, I forget exactly. I do recall it looking dumb as hell.

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by TheThirdGonzalez on Jun 21, 2009 4:35 AM PDT up reply actions