Found September 04, 2008 on
Bugs & Cranks:
The release of Tadahito Iguchi (now confirmed to be Japanese for "strikes out looking") got me to thinking about San Diego's projected lineup entering the season, and in doing so I realized the Padres were actually a pretty decent team on the corners? but they were downright terrible up the middle. Iguchi, Khalil Greene, Jim [...]
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Via Beerleaguer
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September 04, 2008
The former Phillie, who was acquired from the White Sox last season to fill in for an injured Chase Utley, was released by the Padres this week. [Link] Iguchi, 33, was having a substandard and injury-plagued season in San Diego after signing as a free agent there before the season. On the year, he's hitting just .231/.292/.304 with two homers and 24 RBIs. He was released to clear...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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September 04, 2008
According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, Kevin Towers plans to talk with Padres closer Trevor Hoffman about an extension for 2009. In 43 games this season, Hoffman is 3-6 with a 4.24 ERA and 27 SV. While I think Hoffman has been great for the Padres, he will not be very effective next season as a closer. However, the Padres do have money to spend (assuming they decline Brian Giles...
Via fantasybaseballgenerals.com
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September 03, 2008
What a disappointing year this has been for the Pads. And they have made me look bad as I picked them to win the West in the Generals' preseason predictions article. Let's see what interesting stories I could dig up?
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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September 04, 2008
With Jeff Kent out for the Dodgers, they have been forced to go with Blake DeWitt, who is hitting .267 with 7 HR in 95 games this season. While that isn't necessarily bad, the Dodgers would prefer to have a veteran who is familiar with the pitching in the league. Although Tadahito Iguchi struggled, one can attribute that to low morale in the Padres clubhouse as well as playing...
Via Eli's MLB Rumors
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September 02, 2008
Edgar Renteria has an eleven million dollar club option with a three million dollar buyout for 2009. However, because the Red Sox traded him, they are responsible for the three million dollars assuming the Tigers opt to release him. At this point, that seems likely. Renteria is hitting .266 with 9 HR in 122 games, .24 points lower than his career average. A change of scenery will...
Via Phillies Nation
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September 05, 2008
Welcome back, Tad.
The Phillies have come to an agreement with Tadahito Iguchi, according to Todd Zolecki.
Nothing else on the acquisition yet, but Iguchi will provide nice bench help. (...)
Via The Sports Point
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September 03, 2008
Hey, Bay Area baseball fans have you had enough for one season? (San Fran Chronicle)This is not what you want to hear from one of your top pitchers heading down the stretch: "I don't know if it's a confidence thing, but I'm not trusting myself right now." (Philly Inquirer)Tampa might be winning games, but you would not be able to tell by the numbers at the...
Via Hot Stove Philly
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September 05, 2008
With 22 games remaining in the season, the Phillies have turned to an old face to hopefully turn things around. This afternoon, the Phillies have agreed to terms with infielder Tadahito Iguchi.
Iguchi was acquired from the White Sox last season when Chase Utley went down with a broken hand. In 48 games, both as a starter and a bat off the bench, Iguchi batted .304 with 2 home...
Via All Things Philly Sports
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September 05, 2008
So, how do you beat the red-hot Mets? Not letting them score a run is a good start. The Phillies beat the Mets 3-0 as Brett Myers completely dominated New York in his best outing of the year, throwing 8 shutout innings while striking out 10 batters and allowing only 3 hits and 2 walks. Myers cruised all game long and continues to be a stud pitcher since his return to the majors....
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