Gaslamp Ball

"Somebody wants him," Padres ace Jake Peavy said Saturday. "He can help somebody. It sucks that t...

jbox — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:52:55 -0000

"Somebody wants him," Padres ace Jake Peavy said Saturday. "He can help somebody. It sucks that this is probably the last year of his career and he's got to sit here and be a part of this and have (this be) the last thing he remembers in baseball -- if this thing doesn't turn." Maddux may have opportunity to hop off the Oblivion Express

Tony Gwynn shot a 119 at Torrey Pines via www.signonsandiego.com

jbox — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:49:55 -0000

http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20080511/images/sp-gwynn220.jpg Tony Gwynn shot a 119 at Torrey Pines via www.signonsandiego.com

Padres trade for Bryan Corey

Drama — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:37:18 -0000

Right-handed reliever from the Red Sox. Thatcher was sent to Portland. Red Sox will get cash or a player to be named later. http://www3.signonsandiego.com/weblogs/padres/2008/may/11/padres-trade-corey/

"I'll give it to my kid, let him go play with it," Maddux said.

jbox — Sun, 11 May 2008 07:30:48 -0000

"I'll give it to my kid, let him go play with it," Maddux said. Maddux finally notches no. 350

Any way you slice it, the Padres' 4-2 loss to the Rockies before a crowd of 31,057
Dex — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:08:43 -0000

Any way you slice it, the Padres' 4-2 loss to the Rockies before a crowd of 31,057 was disheartening for a team that severed ties with center fielder Jim Edmonds earlier in the day before going on to lose for the 18th time in its last 22 games. There's no way that was a crowd of over 30k. I thought I saw bunches of empty seats. Anybody at the game confirm? The Official Site of The San Diego Padres: News: San Diego Padres News

The Padres have recalled outfielder Jody Gerut from Triple-A Portland to take Edmonds' spot on th...

Axion — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:24:37 -0000

The Padres have recalled outfielder Jody Gerut from Triple-A Portland to take Edmonds' spot on the 25-man roster. Gerut, who made the Padres' Opening Day roster out of Spring Training, was hitting .308 with five home runs and 18 RBIs in 27 games. Padres part ways with Edmonds

@-bat Music: San Diego Padres

jbox — Fri, 09 May 2008 20:14:28 -0000

I'm so glad some of our players have opted out of the at bat music. At bat music should only be used for your biggest offensive threat. http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/news/article_entertainment.jsp?ymd=20080509&content_id=2668320&vkey=entertainment&fext=.jsp

Padres to release veteran OF Edmonds

Dex — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:34:29 -0000

This is only as good as what he'll be replaced with. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8122046/Padres-to-release-veteran-OF-Edmonds

Batting Stances: 1980's (via BattingStances): Tony Gwynn is at 37 seconds.

jbox — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:43:51 -0000

Batting Stances: 1980's (via BattingStances): Tony Gwynn is at 37 seconds.

Mighty XX: Chase Headley Interview (mp3)

jbox — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:09:13 -0000

http://www.mighty1090.com/common/global_audio/40/1212.mp3

Mighty XX: Buddy Black Interview (mp3)

jbox — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:03:35 -0000

Buddy Black says we need to keep pluggin' along. He's not going to speculate on changes or time tables. Bullpen and bats are urgent needs. Ledezma and Estes were positive signs for the club. Padres players are frustrated and angry. The Padres can take the sharp criticism they are grown men. Plastic blow up dolls in the clubhouse? Seinfield reference to George doing the opposite of everything he would normally do. Bud Black is going to do the opposite today. http://www.mighty1090.com/common/global_audio/40/1222.mp3

Scott (San Diego, CA): Jerry - With 4 top SPs, its tough to call the season over for the Padres, ...

Axion — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:48:23 -0000

Scott (San Diego, CA): Jerry - With 4 top SPs, its tough to call the season over for the Padres, but what can be done to at least climb back to .500? Jerry Crasnick: (12:39 PM ET ) Scott, I'd really like to see what Chase Headley can do. Apparently he's been picking it up in Triple A of late. He's not going to cure the Padres' offensive woes -- or remedy their speed issues -- but the kid sure can rake. That team needs a dose of energy from somewhere. Chat with Jerry Crasnick via the four letter.

My favorite part is the helmet toss. That's how you start a fight. Mariners Richey Sexson Charges the Mound (via aristarchuscom)

Dex — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:28:36 -0000

My favorite part is the helmet toss. That's how you start a fight. Mariners Richey Sexson Charges the Mound (via aristarchuscom)

Review of the 2001 Baseball Draft - Minor League Ball

Dex — Fri, 09 May 2008 11:48:30 -0000

Interesting just to see that you don't necessarily need even a first round pick to get the best talent out of the draft. http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/5/7/482090/review-of-the-2001-basebal

Talking to Tomlinson

Jonny Dub — Fri, 09 May 2008 01:00:50 -0000

Great LT Article. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/richard_deitsch/05/07/tomlinson_qa/index.html

Best Baseball Players by Number: 19

jbox — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:18:12 -0000

Ok, I'm biased, but Tony Gwynn is only "worthy of consideration"? http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/gallery/featured/GAL1135686/22/25/index.htm

Slingshots with the pad squad (via ewen and donabel)

jbox — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:19 -0000

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/78/193222759_9114f63af2.jpg Slingshots with the pad squad (via ewen and donabel)

Their bullpen has been atrocious at 2-10, 4.74. This is a team that has prided itself on its bull...

Axion — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:25:25 -0000

Their bullpen has been atrocious at 2-10, 4.74. This is a team that has prided itself on its bullpen. We know they sure can't take pride in the likes of Jim Edmonds and Brian Giles. Those guys are stiffs and there is no reason to think they will turn it around. Sportsline Power Rankings, Week 6

This was tagged as a Padre, but I'm not sure who it is. (via lifeisBuddhaful)

Dex — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:38:56 -0000

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2101/2475229375_1ce921c4c0.jpg This was tagged as a Padre, but I'm not sure who it is. (via lifeisBuddhaful)

The amazing story behind Antonio Cromartie

Dex — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:21 -0000

Since SB Nation doesn't have a Charger blog... A fascinating article about the Chargers' Antonio Cromartie. http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=408337