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Padres vs. Pirates, 21 September 2009

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Lineup San Diego Padres @ Pittsburgh Pirates 09/21/09 7:05 PM EDT San Diego Padres Pittsburgh Pirates Everth Cabrera - SS Andrew McCutchen - CF David Eckstein - 2B Andy LaRoche - 3B Adrian Gonzalez - 1B Garrett Jones - RF Chase Headley...
>> www.bucsdugout.com/2009/9/...
 

The Dodgers Are Surging; ESPN Is Almost Unwatchable

So the Dodgers are a freakin' half game back of first place, and i'm actually really excited, but i'm trying my very best to heed my own warning. Or as my Giants fan pal put it last night, "Why do you do this to yourself?" Whatever though, he's a dick anyway...
>> www.firenedcollettinow.com/2008/09...
 

In Cubdom, Santo is sufferer-in-chief

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Jeff Santo was listening to a recent Cubs game when reliever Kevin Gregg walked the Padres' David Eckstein -- with a three-run lead in the ninth inning.
>> www.suntimes.com/sports/...
 

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More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tommy Hunter was the only Ranger player who played well in the baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday, June 28, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) ...
>> www.lonestarball.com/2009/6/...
 

What Price Freedom? Wait Until November

Sorting through the free agent market in July is like trying to pick the Oscar winners based on theatrical trailers. There's no telling how the August dog days, the postseason and the impact of media and public pressure on front offices will drive up the price once a player hits...
>> www.yardbarker.com/mlb/pla...
 

Who in the World is Jorge Campillo?

Meet Jorge Campillo. He is a little known 29-year old rookie for the Braves and throws an invisible pitch. He has gone from obscurity in the Mexican league to baffling major league batters. Troy Percival hits the DL, and Jason Bartlett and Ian Stewart arrive to help your fantasy teams...
>> accuscore.com/article...
 

Spring Training Evaluations

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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'...
>> itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com/2009/04...
 

Baseball roundup: Braves 8, Brewers 7

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NL ROUNDUP Diamondbacks 9, Padres 6 (18 innings) — Mark Reynolds' three-run homer with two outs in the 18th lifted Arizona to victory at San Diego, which tied the game 6-6 on David Eckstein's first career pinch-hit homer — a three-run shot wi...
>> www.stltoday.com/stltoda...
 

No Hudson and not for Castillo

It's true Orlando Hudson is a three time gold glove winner and an all-star with a lifetime BA of .282. He is media savvy and said to be a great clubhouse presence. At 30 y/o the switch hitter would be a great addition to any ball club but at what cost. Hudson is rumor to want...
>> metsfever.blogspot.com/2008/11...
 

Dunn delivers, D-Backs top Cardinals in 9th, 4-3

The Skinny: Adam Dunn's rbi double scored Conor Jackson from first base, and the Arizona Diamondbacks came from behind to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 at Chase Field on Wednesday. The Cardinals led 3-2 entering the 9th, when Stephen Drew led off the frame with a triple. After...
>> azsportshub.com/2008/09...
 

Why Your Stadium Sucks: Busch Stadium

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This is a weekly feature in which I (and maybe you, too, readers) detail the various reasons for hating your ballpark. This week: The St. Louis Cardinals' Busch Stadium. Meat-beating in St. Louis: This is less about the stadium itself than about the fans who fill the stadium day...
>> deadspin.com/5317029...
 

Why Your Stadium Sucks: Busch Stadium

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This is a weekly feature in which I (and maybe you, too, readers) detail the various reasons for hating your ballpark. This week: The St. Louis Cardinals' Busch Stadium. Meat-beating in St. Louis: This is less about the stadium itself than about the fans who fill the stadium day...
>> deadspin.com/5317029...
 

Game Thread: 7/6, Padres vs. Diamondbacks

More photos » by Sharon Ellman - AP Browse more photos » Here's some twitter updates from PadresPR. First the line up: Lineup 7/6: Cabrera 6, Gwynn 8, A. Gonzalez 3, Kouzmanoff 5, Headley 7, Venable 9...
>> www.gaslampball.com/2009/7/...
 

Mets Possible Second base Candidates for 2009

It's only a amount of time when the Mets rid themselves of Luis Castillo and his bad contract. When your manager puts you on the bench in meaningful games, it could only be signs to come. The Mets are going to have to eat most of his contract and get themselves a replacement that...
>> www.ddmetsfanblog.com/2008/10...
 

We have an answer, and I'm not Ryan!

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by KYLE ERICSON - AP Despite wearing that horrible caterpillar on his head, Ryan's defense has made him a long-term solution at shortstop. (AP Photo/Kyle Ericson) View full size photo uploaded September 5, 2009 ...
>> www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/9/...
 

Around the Mission: 6/16 Padres links

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More photos » by Mark J. Terrill - AP 1 day ago: San Diego Padres' Tony Gwynn reacts after being thrown out at first during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, June 14, 2009,...
>> www.gaslampball.com/2009/6/...
 

A Delayed Report on Jeremy Hellickson, Desmond Jennings, and the National Champion Durham Bulls

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>> www.draysbay.com/2009/9/...
 

2009 MLB Preview: #27 San Diego Padres

Offseason Movement: The Padres didn
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/03...
 

Around the Mission: 8/29 Padres Links Part II

More photos » by Alan Diaz - AP 1 day ago: Florida Marlins' Chris Coghlan (8) is out at second base as San Diego Padres second baseman David Eckstein throws to first base to complete the double play in the ninth inning...
>> www.gaslampball.com/2009/8/...
 

The ReclinerGM?s 2009 MLB Preview: San Diego Padres

explanation of rankings and other team previews 2008 Record: Offseason Additions: David Offseason Subtractions: Trevor Ranks Line-Up - Rotation - Bullpen - Defense - 5th tier (out of Baserunning - 4th tier (out of 5) KEY PLAYER: JAKE PEAVY ...
>> www.reclinergm.com/the-rec...
 

Winter Meetings News: Monday

Update 6:03 PM: Two more minor league signings: [OF Yohan Silva] (who appears to be a CF stuck in AA) and [P Chi-Hung Cheng], a 24-year old from Taiwan who was a former top prospect with Toronto before tearing up his labrum. Update, 5:20 PM: [Rosenthal] now has us as one of five teams...
>> raisethejollyroger21.blogspot.com/2008/12...
 

Cardinals kill the Padres, 7-0

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More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, right, grins maniacally while reaching out to strangle San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 in San Diego. In a most literal sense, Pujols (AP...
>> www.gaslampball.com/2009/8/...
 

Staying Put: David Eckstein Decides Against Trade to Minnesota

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David Eckstein could have been a contender.  According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, the Minnesota Twins apparently called Padres' general manager Kevin Towers at the trade deadline and asked about the availability of the Padres' second baseman. Under normal...
>> bleacherreport.com/article...
 

Cole’d Concentration

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In most cases when you win the Most Valuable Player award in the World Series one season you are expected to perform and perform well the next. The previous 10 winners include all-stars Mike Lowell, David Eckstein, Jermaine Dye, Manny Ramirez, Josh Beckett, Troy Glaus, Curt Shilling...
>> themlbblog.com/?p=192...
 

31-33, Game Summary

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More photos » by Lenny Ignelzi - AP Jamie Burke, embracer of personal spaces. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) Browse more photos » Looking back on it, there were a lot of firsts for me at the ballpark...
>> www.lookoutlanding.com/2009/6/...
 
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