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The Five Deadline Deals that Define the 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates
July 26, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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As a small market team, the Pirates are constantly wheeling and dealing—usually selling higher-priced players for prospects—and these trades constantly reshape the franchise.
Over the past 17 years, not much has gone right in Pittsburgh, including on the trade front....
Towers Speaks About Possible Moves
July 16, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Padres GM Kevin Towers spoke with Darren Smith of 1090 XX Sports Radio earlier today, and spoke about a variety of Padre related topics. You can download and listen to the interview by clicking here, but here's a roundup of the rumors...
Towers said he expects to...
Towers Speaks About Possible Moves
July 16, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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Padres GM Kevin Towers spoke with Darren Smith of 1090 XX Sports Radio earlier today, and spoke about a variety of Padre related topics. You can download and listen to the interview by clicking here, but here's a roundup of the rumors...
Towers said he expects to...
Game Thread: 6/8, Padres vs. Rattacatcoons
June 08, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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I was thinking before I left for my softball game, "Do I need to remind Dex to put a Game Thread? Nah."
Still Zeros, didn't miss anything...
Spring Training Evaluations
April 03, 2009 by
It Might Be Dangerous
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Warning: Evaluating players in spring training can be hazardous to your baseball well-being.Back in the spring of 1997 I was just starting my first season as the advance scout for the Cleveland Indians. Excited to get to the ballpark every day to get some looks at the players I'...
Too Many Z-ros - Cubs 0 Padres 4
May 26, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Forty - Cubs 0 Padres 4
WP - Jake Peavy (4-5) LP - Carlos Zambrano (3-2) Save - Heath Bell (12)
The Cubs were shutout for the second time in the last four games...and for the fourth time in the season's first forty games on Friday night. The offense managed only five hits...
Around the Mission: 6/25 Padres Links
June 25, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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by Elaine Thompson - AP
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Gutierrez remains a Padres' killer : North County Times "I think we need to play these guys more," Seattle's center fielder said...
Harden Bests Former, Almost-Cub Peavy: Cubs 6, Padres 2
May 13, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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On the 39th anniversary of Ernie Banks' 500th home run, Milton Bradley hit a titanic, two-run blast in the sixth inning to lead the Cubs and RIch Harden past Jake Peavy and the Padres.
In the first inning, Harden gave up a leadoff double to Brian Giles and one out later...
Friar Faithful
May 06, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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THE PADRES WON!!
It was an amazing game, very well played by both teams. But the Padres came out on top, and that's all that matters :)
Josh Geer and Aaron Cook worked identically. They matched each other almost pitch for pitch. Both starters went eight innings, allowing one...
The Road to 17: 2005
January 22, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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The Road to 17 is a look at each losing season that the Pirates have had since their last playoff appearance in 1992. Past installments from 1993 through 1999 can be found here, installments from 2000 and beyond can be found here. The object is not to wallow in the misery of the Pirates, but ...
2009 San Diego Padres Projection
April 06, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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C Nick Hundley.234 AVG, 14 HR, 53 RBI1B Adrian Gonzalez.277 AVG, 34 HR, 91 RBI2B David Eckstein.271 AVG, 2 HR, 32 RBI3B Kevin Kouzmanoff.286 AVG, 27 HR, 83 RBISS Luis Rodriguez.261 AVG, 3 HR, 29 RBILF Chase Headley.274 AVG, 18 HR, 54 RBICF Jody Gerut.278 AVG, 12 HR, 46 RBIRF Brian...
Remembering A Forgotten Mariner
October 22, 2009 by
Lookout Landing
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So I finally got around to taking that quiz that Addicted To Quack posted a little while ago, the one that asks you to name as many 1990-2009 Opening Day Seattle Mariners as you can in 15 minutes. Those of you who wish to take the quiz without spoilers should probably stop reading...
Friar Faithful - So Close...
May 27, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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Disappointing.
That's how I would describe last night's game.
Disappointing that Adrian Gonzalez was sick with the flu.
Disappointing that Kevin Correia gave up six runs in 5.2 innings.
Disappointing that we left the tying and winning runs on base in the last two innings...
Taking Care of Peavy - Cubs 6 Padres 2
May 13, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Thirty-Two - Cubs 6 Padres 2
WP - Rich Harden (4-1) LP - Jake Peavy (2-5) Save - None
Tuesday night was the definition of a team win. After Adrian Gonzalez gave the Padres a 2-0 lead in the first inning coupled with the way Jake Peavy was pitching early on, it looked like...
Digging Deeper: Breaking down the Phillies offense with unique (and simple) metrics
June 16, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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I needed a break from the regular series recaps, because there is only so much you can say every 3 games and still be moderately interesting. So, I pulled some interesting statistical numbers for the Phillies from ESPN, FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus and actually found some real...
Around the Mission: 9/15 Padres Links
September 15, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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by Denis Poroy - AP
about 12 hours ago:
San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Rodriguez, right, gets tangled up with Arizona Diamondbacks' Stephen Drew, left, as he tries to turn a double play during the...
Friar Faithful
May 08, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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Chris Young started the game, going six innings, allowing three runs on five hits with four walks and six strikeouts. He had a great outing, he was battling hard.
On the other side, Dan Haren was doing a great job as well. He went six innings, giving up eight hits and three...
Friar Faithful
May 26, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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After a 9-0 homestand, the Padres headed out on the road with an 11-game road losing streak. They looked to put an end to that against the Diamondbacks in Chase Field.
Chad Gaudin started and gave up seven runs in 5.1 innings. He was not that great, getting hit by a five-run fourth...
San Diego Padres: Five Things To Reflect on This Season
September 20, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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In honor of the franchise's 3000th victory this afternoon, a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, here are five things to reflect on during this 2010 season.
The San Diego Padres came into the 2010 season with not a whole lot expected from them. In fact, most "experts"...
The Road to 17: 2003
January 05, 2009 by
Where Is Andy Van Slyke
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The Road to 17 is a look at each losing season that the Pirates have had since their last playoff appearance in 1992. Past installments from 1993 through 1999 can be found here, installments from 2000 and beyond can be found here. The object is not to wallow in the misery of the Pirates, but ...
A Bunt, Four Blasts...and a Bunch of Rain - Cubs 6 Padres 4
May 14, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Thirty-Three - Cubs 6 Padres 4 - 8 innings
WP - Ted Lilly (5-2) LP - Chris Young (2-2) Save - Carlos Marmol (3)
The Cubs and Padres game was called after the top of the eighth inning following the third rain delay of the night. Ted Lilly picked up his fifth win as the Cubs...
Towers: 50-50 chance Peavy misses rest of season
July 16, 2009 by
Gaslamp Ball
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Padres going with youth in second half
"I think it's 50-50 if Jake will pitch again this season," Padres General Manager Kevin Towers...
Friar Faithful - Padres Sweep Reds, Giants Are Next
May 19, 2009 by
Cowboys Corner
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The Padres came home to San Diego after an 0-6 road trip. They were not hitting, and definitely not pitching. After getting swept in Chicago, Bud Black closed the door of the clubhouse to everyone but the players and talked (yelled?) to them. We don't know what exactly he said...
Odds & Ends: Yankees, Giambi, Smoltz
August 08, 2009 by
MLB Rumors
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On this day last year, Brian Giles invoked his no-trade clause in a deal that would have sent him to Boston. Some links:
Robinson Cano, Brian Bruney, Mark Melancon and David Robertson have all cleared waivers for the Yankees, says George A. King III at the New York Post, and...
A Simple Request
August 16, 2009 by
Amazin' Avenue
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Don't allow Carlos Beltran or David Wright to play any more baseball this year. Will Carroll wrote that Beltran could miss all of 2010 recovering from microfracture surgery. What many people didn't realize is that Carroll meant he would miss 2010 IF he played on his bad...
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