Links: Padres may sign Owings, LL Jerseys, Bartlett a possibility for Sox and Bass pitching on a tennis court

by jbox on Feb 2, 2012 10:42 AM PST

PADRES: Owings to sign minor league contract
Some people are saying it's a Major League Deal and some are saying it's a Minor League deal. The only thing we do know is that the trade is likely to happen since Owings is another ex-Arizona player. Kind of surprised he went 8-0 last year, that means he's still good right?
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This community outreach program was genius and that's high praise that I usually reserve for my own ideas. Take a look at the crew unpacking 11,000 Little League Padres jerseys. Then think about what it would be like to make a nest out of all those jerseys and take a nap like a baby bird.
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Jayson Stark suggests that the Red Sox might consider Jason Bartlett as a SS alternative, but then back pedals and says they probably want someone who is less expensive. It's official Stark is a tease.
Here's some video of Anthony Bass pitching on what looks like a tennis court using an "MVP Flatground Mound". I've never seen one of those before, but I should tell Jon. He was wanting to build a mound in his backyard. He should get one of these instead.

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"I should tell Jon"

/hits post and goes about the rest of day not telling Jon

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by Axion on Feb 2, 2012 10:46 AM PST reply actions

Boston wants cheaper players?

Little late for that, isn’t it?

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Feb 2, 2012 10:48 AM PST reply actions

I think you are misinterpreting that

cheap as in no class, natty light, fried chicken, Taco Bell commericial even though you are mexican/american from Chula Vista…..

not cheap as in makes less money.

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by Ron Mexico on Feb 2, 2012 11:12 AM PST up reply actions

Volliers and catchers?

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Feb 2, 2012 11:13 AM PST reply actions

i don't get the logic behind trading bartlett

unless you get a big overpay. the moment you trade him you make everth cabrera your major league SS, with no ml-ready backup plan.

by iheartyourfart on Feb 2, 2012 12:21 PM PST reply actions

That 8-0 record

speaks volumes about Owings. Not so much how good he is, but just how much of good luck charm the guy is. I mean, check out this game he won last year. The dude cannot lose!

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by imstillhungry95 on Feb 2, 2012 1:16 PM PST reply actions

Not bad for an "insurance policy"

by athletics68 on Feb 2, 2012 1:18 PM PST up reply actions

MVP Mound

Wouldn’t pitching off that mound completely screw with your timing and mechanics?

Since its flat, don’t you either have to abbrivate your stride to the catcher or kind of stick your stride leg into the concrete. If I were a pitching coach I would be suspicious of something like this.

by AYEq on Feb 2, 2012 3:22 PM PST reply actions

I don't think they pitch off a mound during off season

this looks like a good way to standardize their footing
plus Balsley is a pretty darn good pitching coach

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Feb 3, 2012 1:55 PM PST up reply actions

Cleanup hitter.

Fire Bud Black.
Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser. -- Vince Lombardi

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Feb 2, 2012 6:33 PM PST reply actions

Owings deal

its apparently a ML deal, but he has minor league options remaining and the contract he signed specifies he will be paid a minor league salary if he’s optioned down. he doesn’t have an opt-out either, so good signing for the pads. its effectively a minor-league deal but it pretty much guarantees him a spot on the opening day roster.

by iheartyourfart on Feb 2, 2012 7:56 PM PST reply actions