Around the Mission: 4/16 Padres Links

by jbox on Apr 16, 2010 9:06 AM PDT

Throwbacks a hit with Padres players | padres.com: News
The Padres wore their first throwback uniforms of the season Thursday in a game against the Atlanta Braves, and the players couldn't contain their eagerness to wear them three hours prior to first pitch.
Latos shows room for growth in loss | padres.com: News
After scoring 17 runs in their home opener, the Padres have plated just three in the last two games after Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Braves at PETCO Park on Jackie Robinson Day.
Friar Facts: Chris Young injury update, skimpy Padres payroll
"No one wanted to comment on the Forbes Magazine and USA Today articles that painted a not-so-pretty picture about the Padres payroll. The charts showed the Padres taking in $157 million in revenue, but spending just $37.8 million on their opening day roster."
Clayton Richard Needs More Movement :: Friar Forecast
"The problem is Richard’s fastballs all that much movement. With the exception of the two-seamer, they are pretty straight."
Hairston, Heyward embrace Robinson Day | padres.com: News
Jerry Hairston Jr. couldn't wait to put on his 1984 throwback Padres jersey before Thursday's game vs. the Braves. While nostalgic about the old-style look, it was the number on the back that had him more excited.

Padres honor Jackie and his post-baseball life | padres.com: News
Michael G. Long, author of the book "First Class Citizenship: The Civil Rights Letters of Jackie Robinson," was the featured speaker Thursday at a luncheon recognizing Robinson's legacy

After Opening Day feast, it’s another day of famine at Petco Park - SignOnSanDiego.com
"The key, I think, is to not panic and worry about it," said Chase Headley

Young may be out longer than first expected - SignOnSanDiego.com
"We don’t want to put a mark on the calendar," said Black. "That’s not in the best interest of the pitcher when it’s an issue with a shoulder or an elbow."

Ump’s calls get under Latos’ lid - SignOnSanDiego.com
"When he was here, Jake Peavy said it’s hunt or be hunted," said Latos. "I’m here to hunt."

"Padres, Braves in colorful '84 duds " by Padres Scorecard
"Makes me think of the '84 playoffs, Garry Templeton waving his hat around," said the younger Gwynn, recalling how the Padres shortstop fired up the crowd at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium. "I've seen a lot of video of that. We used to watch that one all the time."

PADRES NOTES: Baseball's cost forces MLB to pay a price
Gwynn said he believes the reason more inner-city kids choose other sports over baseball is because of the high price of equipment. Whereas basketball requires a ball and a pair of shoes, baseball players need cleats, gloves and bats.

PADRES: Adams' struggles as Braves win final game of series
"That was my fault. I got away from being the type of pitcher that I am, and I can't let that happen. This team depends on me and all of the relievers to go out there and get outs."

Jackie Robinson Day, West Coast Style -- MLB FanHouse
About 18 years ago, Garfinkel bought a framed photo of Robinson appearing in his first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The black-and-white framed photograph cost $300, no small sum to the 23-year-old bartender in 1992.

It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First: Travel is Overrated
In any event, it was a tough game against the Braves on Thursday. They did a great job of getting key hits with two outs, and we just weren't able to cash in on some big chances despite good at-bats and hard contact.

The Official Blog of Matt Antonelli: SPRING TRAINING AT-BATS
"Since I haven't been able to play in a baseball game for a few weeks now I thought I would put up some Spring Training at-bats of mine that I found on YouTube. It helps remind me that I still play baseball."

Padres Postgame: Atlanta 6, Padres 2
listen to postgame audio from Bud Black, Will Venable and Chase Headley

What's a Picture Worth?: Grounds Keeper Willie
Until then, I will leave you with this...ballplayers are slobs, especially when it comes to things they put in their mouths.

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who's going tonight

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

www.throughbucknerslegs.com

by justdave on Apr 16, 2010 9:14 AM PDT reply actions

this

guy

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 Apr 16, 2010 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions

I have to wait until the Beer fest for my first of the year.

I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?

by tonoxtono on Apr 16, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

me

I go most home Fridays, unless I trade them for Saturdays (which I think I’ve only done twice for this year: Ecab bobblehead and scarves).

No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.

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

by Wonko on Apr 16, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

this guy

and his wife, No kids..YEAY!

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on Apr 16, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions

FriarForecast

Hey what can anyone tell me about FriarForecast? Are they trying to be a scouting service, or predicting things based on mathematical formulas? Can anyone who has any in depth experience with this site please share with me what you see here?

Thanks,
Scan

HeyScan.com

by Scanman on Apr 16, 2010 11:07 AM PDT reply actions

Friar Forecast is a stats-minded, sabermetric Padres blog.

There’s four main contributors, and they attempt to analyze the Padres and their players based on advanced stats. You’ll often see FIP, wOBA, and WAR used in favor of the traditional ERA, batting average, etc. They’re not specifically trying to be scouts or prediction specialists, though those things do come up in the course of things they choose to look at.

Essentially, Daniel and the others are Padre fans who try to analyze interesting data and post their conclusions about the team and its players. I think they do a good job, and they attract a wide range of commenters (including me).

Desperately searching for intelligent thought...failing...failing...
"But he caught 100 balls!"
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.

by Zach (maestro876) on Apr 16, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks, Zach, for sharing your experience with their site

HeyScan.com

by Scanman on Apr 16, 2010 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions

For instance

Daniel had a good piece up yesterday, using Pitch f/x data, about how Richard’s fastball is too straight for him to use it as much as he does. He used a couple nice charts to show how there’s relatively little movement compared to a guy like Jake Peavy, and if Richard wants to be successful he needs to either develop better movement, or develop better secondary pitches.

Desperately searching for intelligent thought...failing...failing...
"But he caught 100 balls!"
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.

by Zach (maestro876) on Apr 16, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions