5 years of blogging the Padres!
by jbox on Feb 12, 2010 9:45 AM PST
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PrintOn Sunday Dex and I celebrate 5 years of blogging about the Padres! Yes we started on Valentine's Day. No that's totally not gay.
In case you've been wondering what we've been trying to do all these years, please read our Mission Statement, for further explanation.
Thanks to all of you for reading and participating these past 5 years. You've always been there for us, except the first several years and those times when we've really needed you to be there for us and you weren't. You're the best!
To celebrate we asked some Padres people to write a few words to commemorate the occasion. Here they are in the order that they responded:
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Steve Quis | "When I left CBS news and came to San Diego, Dan Rather pulled me aside and told me that if I wanted the inside scoop on Padres baseball I need only look to a little known thing as "Gaslamp Ball". It was the first and only site I have used during my eleven years on the Padres beat. One day, I'm confident it will win a Pulitzer. Besides, until this site came along I really didn't know how much people really hated me. Thanks Gaslamp Ball. |
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John Weisbarth | "When I first met Jbox and Dex they were routing around in my garbage looking for top secret San Diego sports notes. Sure it was weird, but I had to admire that these guys were willing to go the extra mile to get the story. Now that the proper court documents have been filed I have no problem telling it like it is...Jbox and Dex are two of the most entertaining bloggers in the game with a self deprecating style that I can't get enough of. Congratulations on 5 stellar years boys!" |
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Pad Squad Loxie |
"Congrats boys! Oh and jbox, best wishes that it doesn't take five more years to finally find a pad squad girl that will date you... Don't fret, the new rookies will be here soon..." |
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Tom Garfinkel | "JBox and Dex are true pioneers in the sports blogging space and I want to congratulate Gaslamp Ball on 5 years of success. They provide a raw flair for humor combined with relevant informational content and a human sensibility that is very unique – sort of ‘Harold and Kumar’ meets the ‘The View.’ Although I’m not sure which one is Whoopi." |
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Pad Squad Carrie Prejean |
Congrats to gaslamp ball for making it 5 years of blogging! Wow. You guys have been great to me and so supportive :) glad to know there are somewhat cool bloggers out there who actually care about the people...not just out there for ratings.... Thanks for getting everyone to vote for me for deal or no deal...and of course trying to get me to throw the first pitch...still don't know what happened. Hmmmm :) Well as Pad Squadder, a former Miss Greater San Diego and Miss California I want to say thanks and congrats! .I am Proud to be a San Diegan! And GOOOOOO PADRES!!!!!! |
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Bob Scanlan | Hey Jbox & Dex, Wow... Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary! It would be easy to fondly reminisce about all the false rumors and misinformation that the two of you have spread on Gaslamp Ball over the years. But by far my greatest G-Ball memory is of your visit to Petco and the Pre-Game and Post game shows when you shadowed Quis for a day. Whether it was Dex pointing towards the pitchers mound and asking "Are they going to fix that bump on the field before the match starts?", JBox's constant sing-song chant of "Pitcher has a rubber arm, pitcher has a rubber arm!", or the food fight that broke out in the pressbox when you boys used up the last of Mark Grant's chocolate sprinkles for his yogurt, it was truly a fun and unforgettable night at the park. Seriously though, you guys do a great job, and I appreciate you letting me chime in once in a while. You guys are welcome to our Channel 4 studios anytime. Oh...by the way, I got them to lift that lifetime ban they imposed on you after "The incident" (wink, wink) at the Western Metal supply lounge. Happy anniversary! Scan's hair |
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Geoff Young | Congratulations, Gaslamp Ball, on turning five years old. Given your level of talent, that is quite an accomplishment and one worthy of celebration. When people said the blog would never last, my response was, "Well, you may be right about that." And yet, here you are. Bravo! Seriously, guys, I can say without reservation that it is an honor and a privilege for you to know me. Don't ever forget that. Keep up the awesome work, and here's to another five years of whatever the heck it is you're trying to do. |
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Pad Squad Andre | Dex and Jbox are celebrating 5 years of blogging about the Padres. Gaslamp Ball is a catastrophic success and you guys deserve everything you get. |
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Jenny Cavnar | The traditional gift for a 5th Anniversary is wood… hmmm. I thought about getting you a signed bat, but decided on purchasing the wood to build a fence that will keep JBox out. Being on TV has lead to my fair share of stalkers, but none of them compare to the stalking abilities of JBox. I’ll never forget the time he woke me up on an airplane somewhere over Yuma , AZ- that’s what I call going above and beyond the call of duty. Happy 5th Anniversary, Fellas! I’d say we should celebrate with a drink but you might spike it. Keep up the entertaining (and flattering) work. |
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Chrissy Russo | Who are you guys!!?? |
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Tyler Bleszinski | I thought that Gaslamp Ball had truly arrived years ago when the community featured a Paul DePodesta interview. But then I saw that Gaslamp Ball tattoo and I realized that no other SB Nation community had inspired that kind of devotion. I then launched a full investigation and found out that if you read Gaslamp Ball backwards, you hear Ozzy Osbourne telling you to "just do it." Congrats to Gaslamp Ball on being a huge part of the overall success of SB Nation. I love the GLB community and it's been my honor watching it grow over the years. |
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Craig Elsten | Does it really count for five years of Gaslamp Ball blogging if Dex only remembers 2 1/2 of them? Congrats on making it this far, guys. |
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Andy Masur | Hey guys, congratulations on your 5 years on the web. When I first got to town, Gaslamp Ball sounded like something I needed to dress up for but now I really know the truth. It's where to go to find out the pulse of Padre Nation. Great job keeping the fans connected to the team and all that surrounds it. Keep it up and here's to many more years on the web! |
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Corey Brock | Hey Dex and jbox. A very happy five years of blogging about the Padres and for somehow milking the Brian Giles skin-color joke for the duration. God help your next target. For a relative newcomer to San Diego, you’ve given me laughs, access to Chrissy Russo pictures and minutes upon minutes of blissful enjoyment whenever the Padres decide it’s “OK” to play 18 innings. Every team needs a loyal following and every team needs a place where fans can gather to celebrate, share thoughts or just console each other after a Brian Myrow at-bat or a Josh Geer gopherball. You provide that. It might be unconventional and irreverent at times but you pull it off. So here’s to five years, here’s to finding your niche and here’s to breakfast. Love, Corey |
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Darren Smith | I love Gaslamp Ball and make it a regular stop during my show preparation. So many great moments that it's hard to choose just one but if I had to, it was when sdsuaztec4 punched out Snooki. POW!! Right in the kisser. Congrats to The Situation, JWoww, DJ Paulie D and the rest of the GLB crew. And I'm still waiting for that XL shirt. Keep up the great work! |
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Pad Squad Amanda |
Dex and jbox are a little out of control, but bring that extra spice to the sports world that keep it interesting and keep us coming back for more. Thanks for keeping it real and helping me out when I needed it most. |
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Nobody is going to read your crap!
I still stand by it… not sure how you became the biggest thing in the history of the Internets.
How did you manage to scam your way into meeting Chrissy you bastard!?!?
It’s that damn cat, he’s mesmerizing.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Feb 12, 2010 9:55 AM PST up reply actions
Now we can play the which one is real and which one is fake game.
I guess I should be honored that I was the only GLBer to make in onto this post.
Also, where is the love for Kev?
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Feb 12, 2010 9:56 AM PST reply actions
If that's the case.
I’m even more honored to be the only GLBer mentioned.
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Feb 12, 2010 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
Is this about Chrissy Russo?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Hey, I was alluded to.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Feb 13, 2010 1:08 AM PST up reply actions
How long
Did it take you guys to write those?
Conrats guys, thanks for entertainment. FU for getting to meet Chrissy…….
by friarfanatic on Feb 12, 2010 10:04 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Congrats guys
5 years of living in your moms basement seems like a long time though.
RJ's Fro - "Fro" Knows Baseball
.400 in '94 - Showcasing Padres Merch Through the Years
by SDPads_1 on Feb 12, 2010 10:09 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
This post is so awesome, I can't look directly at it
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Seriously?
Wow – I remember back in those old days I was userid #35.
Congrats guys! Alex and I have always loved this place even though (thanks to Alex & his own sports endeavors) we’ve been largely absent. He still has his Correspondent of the Year “trophy” on his shelf :-)
Looking forward to many more years of insanity!
After Alex
That “trophy” was retired! No way anybody could top his correspondent skills and connections.
Long time no comment Christina!
I know
Like I said – he keeps me away from the computer! He starts freaking HIGH SCHOOL in the fall – shoot me now!
I’m going to try and get GLB setup on my iPhone for more frequent checking in. Though…um…this rather glaring add background for KY? Makes me want to keep Alex away AND not check in here at work!!!! Aaaack!!!
Pad Squad Andre's
comment sounds more like a threat.
by jbox on Feb 12, 2010 10:51 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Water bottles to the face this season, I'm thinking
Thank you for waving at me.
by Winfield's Ghost on Feb 12, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
5 years
I have wasted an incredible amount of time here over that period. Thank you and congratulations.
Thank you for waving at me.
by Winfield's Ghost on Feb 12, 2010 10:51 AM PST reply actions
I like Quis's advice from Rather
Rather went on to say this place is as hot as a Time Square Rolex.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Congrats on 5 years.
Keep up with the great reporting hilarious turd jokes.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Feb 12, 2010 10:59 AM PST reply actions
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Congrats!
on your first funny post in five years.
I wish I knew about this place five years ago
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
Ditto.
"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
Still wish I knew.
And I was fifteen going on sixteen! Geez.
… but yeah, rec’d.
"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
congrats guys!
Still kinda new but I am gonna become a regular contributor!
by mofle619 on Feb 12, 2010 12:03 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I took a picture of Petco just like that one on the Padres open house.
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
Cavnar got me good
cheers on 5 years compadres
And I've been into the plants and simple treasures
by CurbEnthusiasm on Feb 12, 2010 12:07 PM PST reply actions
5 years. Who knew?
Funny how this Gaslamp lovefest is being sponsored by KY
Outside of a dog, a man's best friend is a baseball; inside of a dog, it is very dark.
--Groucho Marx.
by planetjeffy on Feb 12, 2010 12:20 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Congo Rats!
Glad I stumbled on to this place and stopped lurking last season. Love the humor, information, and all the regular contributing fans. Game day threads always make a tough loss easier.
This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman
by Padres_Hobo on Feb 12, 2010 12:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
are you this guy?
And I've been into the plants and simple treasures
by CurbEnthusiasm on Feb 12, 2010 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
You really need to find a better pic of Geoff.
That photo looks like something you’d see under a Breaking News banner on CNN with a headline reading “San Diego Police have identified the shooter as Geoff Young…”
Quis!
People don’t hate you at all man, and you performed very admirably filling in when Matty V wasn’t there. It would be tough for ANYONE to fill in for that guy. I think you just need to find your niche.
I like you current role, as Bob Scanlan’s quirky little buddy. My favorite moment was on the postgame show when Scan made a joke about Antonio Cromartie having so many kids with so many different women. You clearly liked it, put up the pound it for him, and he totally left you hanging!! Man…. that was some good TV, but I hope you beat him up after the show.
If I saw you on the street I would totally say whats up, and then tell my Padres fans friends that I met the great Steve Quis.
Impressive
GLB has more service time with the Padres than anyone on the roster.
Good job, btw
Mets fan and Gaslamp Ball lurker.
by James Kannengieser on Feb 12, 2010 4:19 PM PST up reply actions
congrats guys
You’re very relevant in a sarcastic way and it keeps me coming back.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
Congrats, fellas.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
Congrats from Europe!
I desperately try to promote your blog over here but it’s hard to explain how fun this blog really is.
by sixpakfrombelgium on Feb 13, 2010 2:44 AM PST reply actions
Congrats again, gentlemen
This place is the best thing that ever happened to Padres fans on the Internet.
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 Feb 14, 2010 12:59 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Agreed and rec'd.
"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
You could end that sentence after the word "happened"
and it would still be just as true.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Feb 14, 2010 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
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