Give us your anonymous Padres tips!

by jbox on Jul 9, 2010 2:32 PM PDT

We're going to try something new. We just put up an anonymous tip form... our Gaslamp Ball Tip Jar. You'll also find the link in the left hand tool bar.

If you feel that there is something that we need to know, but you don't want to email us, then use that form.

You might have some information about a prospective trade. You might know the mysterious 12th member of the Padres ownership group. You might know about the two-way mirror in the Petco Park men's bathroom that allows executives to watch fans poop. Maybe you're in danger and you need our protection. Maybe you want to tell us how cute we are but you're terribly shy. Any of these are good reasons to contact us. Really it can be about anything though just send us something, we're not picky.

For instance we've already received our first tip during lunch. Somebody wanted to let us know that their butt itched. Duly noted.

In any case, if we get some tips we'll investigate them and/or release them at the end of the week. It'll be like Gaslamp Ball's own WikiLeaks and if the tips are good enough, may Dex and I can go into hiding.

We know that there are people out there reading Gaslamp Ball that are in the know. Put it in our tip jar.

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Another tip

Somebody tells me I’m bad at spelling. Now we’re getting somewhere!

by jbox on Jul 9, 2010 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

This can only end well.

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by Axion on Jul 9, 2010 2:38 PM PDT reply actions

Can we play

Just the tip?

Don't hate the game, hate the nerds!

by thenerdhater on Jul 9, 2010 2:40 PM PDT reply actions

ha

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Jul 9, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes

Wait what?

by jbox on Jul 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions

or we can play...

hide the tip

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Jul 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Tips for using Denorfia

1. He is a backup. He is on the roster for depth and should only start as a last resort.
2. He is not a CF. There are a least three other players on the roster that are better CFs (Hairstons and Gwynn, maybe Cunningham). He should not play CF ahead of these guys unless there is an emergency.
3. He is not a good PH. He should not be used as such unless the other alternatives are pitchers and backup catchers
4. He can be used as a pinch runner, but should not be allowed to attempt stolen bases.
5. He is a good defensive LF. He can be used as a defensive replacement at this position in a pinch.

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

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by Wonko on Jul 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

so you are a huge Denorfia fan then ?

by mbcarval on Jul 9, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm a fan of all Padres.

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 Jul 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions

14 ribbies in 38 at bats

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Jul 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I have no idea if that's good or bad

RBIs are a function of how many runners you have on base (unless you hit a lot of HRs and he doesn’t).

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

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by Wonko on Jul 9, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

timely hitting?

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Jul 9, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

RISP: .308/.387/.385
RISP 2 outs: .250/.333/.250

So….maybe? He IS hitting .800 with the bases loaded.

Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.

by John Gennaro on Jul 9, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Timely hitters

Are either slackers you chose not to hit all the time or just lucky. I think its more polite to think they are lucky.

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

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by Wonko on Jul 9, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

so far this year

the Padres seem to be luckier than usual

does that mean they are extra lazy?

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Jul 9, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

No way they're lazy.

Lazy people don’t eat breakfast.

I need new pants.

by jodes0405 on Jul 9, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't eat breakfast

therefore, I am a timely hitter

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Jul 9, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I like the slacker theory.

by field39 on Jul 9, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Good to see you are using the GLBTJ correctly

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by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 9, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Mine would be all Mikey tips

So they would not be anonymouse

"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"

by eastbaysd on Jul 9, 2010 3:46 PM PDT reply actions

anonymouse

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by John Gennaro on Jul 9, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Anonymous tip #1:

Dont know if this is possible for you to do this, or if its an SBNation thing, but when you post a link, there is a little check box that says (Open in new window). That should automatically be checked. Nothing like being in a game thread, clicking a link, and then it changes the page you are on.

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by All Things SD on Jul 9, 2010 3:50 PM PDT reply actions

Word.

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

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by Wonko on Jul 9, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

As long as we are giving SBN tips that will never happen

They need an automated Game Thread generator. Somehow link it to the schedule (which they obviously have stored somewhere since I can find it on the site). Dex and jbox can just have a set of a half a dozen witty remarks that it can choose at random if they don’t edit it in time.

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

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by Wonko on Jul 9, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions