Around the Mission: 2/25 Padres Links

by jbox on Feb 25, 2010 8:58 AM PST

Padres look to pick up running pace | padres.com: News
San Diego manager Bud Black said Wednesday that the Padres will not only look to be more aggressive on the bases this spring but will also look to steal more bases.
Adrian wants to win with Padres | padres.com: News
Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez said Wednesday that when his current deal is up with the team, he's looking more to get paid what he's worth instead of giving his hometown team a discounted break.
insidethepadres: Goodbye LT
"I was at The Murph when Tony Gwynn shed tears after his final game with the Padres. The year was 20o1. What I remember most was Jennifer Moores, the daughter of team owner John Moores, being overcome with emotion."
The Friarhood - Friarhood Exclusive: Interveiw with Cory Luebke
"Two things that I have been working on is trying to develop a sinker and a softer change up. Both are two of my weak points and something I have been spending alot of time on. "
PADRES NOTES: Et Cetera
Black said RHPs Mike Adams (leg) and Ryan Webb (hip) were held out of bullpen sessions and could miss the next few days.
Claire: Loretta adjusting to front-office role | padres.com: News
Mark Loretta has left the playing field to become a special assistant to San Diego Padres general manager Jed Hoyer.
Fact or Fiction: Peavy will dominate the American League - Daily Pitch: MLB News, Standings, Schedules & More - USATODAY.com
Peavy might be fine in the AL, but to be Zack Greinke-dominant like he was in the National League? It's not going to happen.
Friars on Cardboard: Beat L.A., Not Women
Brian Giles is the featured card today.
Rangers Void Khalil Greene's Contract

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hahaha

Beat LA, not women. hahah

=w=

by pinkerton on Feb 25, 2010 12:41 PM PST reply actions

You can buy

a ticket from Bud Smith’s no hitter against the Padres in 2001 for 25 bucks on ebay.

by jbox on Feb 25, 2010 12:42 PM PST reply actions

I think it might be too late to attend that one.

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Feb 25, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions

I was also at the game earlier that season in which aj burnett threw a no no. My dad had been a season ticket holder for 17 years and had never seen a no hitter, both of these games he made excuses not to go so I took a friend instead. Needless to say he still hates himself.

by thepadfather on Feb 25, 2010 2:37 PM PST up reply actions

I missed it

I was in college at the time. I saw the A.J. Burnett one though. I don’t even remember noticing it was a no hitter until the game was over. We had so many guys on base it felt like we were still in it.

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Feb 25, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions

The AJ Burnett no hitter

The couple sitting next to me was leaving in the 7th inning and I asked them what the hell was wrong with them and if they had any idea what was happening. Which they didn’t because of all of the base runners.9 base on balls are you kidding me! They ended up staying and the guy thanked me afterwords can you imagine him telling the story that he left a no-hitter because his girlfriend wanted to leave.

by thepadfather on Feb 25, 2010 3:52 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah I was there too.

We laughed at the absurdity of Pujols’ name for the first time.

by 'Eaters on Feb 25, 2010 3:33 PM PST up reply actions

Baseball is so much more forgiving to the aging athlete

You can become a DH or a PH or a reliever or a 5th starter. You can even ply your trade in the minors if you don’t want to leave the game just yet. You can play in winter leagues until your 50 (although it helps to be Latino for that one).

In football, there is no room for athletes to age gracefully. Starters have to produce in all phases of their game (unlike DHs), backups have to play special teams, which veteran players long stopped practicing years ago, and there are no minor leagues. It’s a rough business getting old there.

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Feb 25, 2010 1:01 PM PST reply actions