Read on the SDUT's website that there is going to be some sort of pre-game "ceremony/tribute" to #51.  I'm not sure if Channel 4 will show any, or part of it, but if they do, could someone please post it to Youtube or something like that and post the link afterwards?

I recently moved out of state, and I subscribed to the MLB.tv package, but they do not show any of the pre or post game show.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help out.

I wasn't expecting this AT ALL when I signed onto SOSD tonight....

Apparently, there's an offer from the White Sox that Towers (and Peavy) are mulling over.  No players are mentioned, and I couldn't find anything anywhere else on the usual suspects' websites (ESPN, FOX, MLBTR).  I guess we'll just have to wait to see if anything comes of this latest rumor.

http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/may/20/n70258234820-peavy-trade-chicago-white-sox-may-be-/

Here's a little gift for any of you who are thinking of going down to watch Peavy vs. Sanchez tomorrow night 4/11.

On the Padres.com page, go to Tickets (by clicking on the "T" for the 4/11 game) and click on Promotions. Enter the Promotional Code "ATT" and you'll get 50% off tickets in the following 4 seating sections:

Toyota Terrace Reserved = $25 (normally $50)

Field Reserved = $17 (normally $34)

Upper Infield Reserved = $10.50 (normally $21)

Upper Reserved = $7.50 (normally $15)

We (AT&T) are sponsoring the Adrian Gonzalez long sleeve t-shirt giveaway, so we're able to use this discount (while supplies last).

I hope some of you fellow GLB'ers can take advantage of this deal.  Oh, and if an extra shirt somehow finds its way to me, I wouldn't be totally upset.

Found this on ESPN.com tonight.... another good read. It has a few little interesting tidbits, such as Alderson calling Mr Padre to ask him if he had interest in managing the team after Bochy went north, and how Little T hitched a ride back to San Diego from Milwaukee after game 162 last season.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3243227

Doing my usual reading this morning, I came upon this article which quotes Maddux quite a few times alluding to the possibility that 2008 will be his last season.

If that's the case, I am just glad that we got a chance for 2 years to watch him pitch in a Padres uniform.  When I was a little kid, I used to HATE getting tickets in advance to Braves/Padres games, and then find out that he was pitching because I knew the Padres were gonna lose, and I knew the game was only going to last about 2 hours(tops).

Anyways, here's the article:
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=133024

Well, after the not so good news of a couple weeks ago, it looks like the Padres will again avoid going to arbitration.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/20080202-1656-bbn-padres-greene.html

I don't recall how long it's been (I'm sure it will be in tomorrow's paper), but I for one LOVE that the team has not gone to arbitration with any of their players, especially a vital piece like KBot.

From everything I've heard/read in the past, those arbitration hearings can get quite ugly....imagine sitting across the table from your employer as he/she brings all of your "negative qualities" up.  That can't possibly foster a positive ongoing relationship, hence the respect that I believe many players have for Padres ownership/front office.

The Mrs and I went to the Annual Awards Banquet last night at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

The program itself was long, drawn out, and a lil boring at times. Ted Leitner was the emcee and mentioned 3 or 4 times to one of the UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) folks from the Denver office, "Matt Holliday STILL has not touched home plate."

After the program was over, it got on to the good stuff.  Just like the last time we went a few years ago, we were able to mingle with the players, coaches, and front office personnel that were there.

Had some cool (albeit brief) convos with Chase Headley, Matt Antonelli, Kooz, Jake, and Jake's grandpa from Alabama (a great guy!).

I'm attaching some pics, and including one for a particular Gaslamp Baller who may/may not have a mancrush.....

Mr. & Mrs. Jpleeg2



Kooz accepting the Madres Award



Adrian accepting the Chairman's Award



Jake accepting the Pitcher of the Year Award



Chase Headley & Mrs. Jpleeg2



AGon & Mrs. Jpleeg2



Kooz & Mrs. Jpleeg2



Jake & Mrs. Jpleeg2



Matt Antonelli & Mrs. Jpleeg2



Matt Antonelli, Barbara (of Frank & Barbara) & Mrs. Jpleeg2



Barbara & PSA

Dan Haren is now a D-Bag in a 6 for 2 trade with Oakland headlined by Carlos Gonzalez.

Jose Valverde is heading to Houston in a 3 for 1 trade headlined by Chad Qualls.

D-Bags rotation is getting stronger!!                                                                                                                                                                                                            

I, for one, would be EXTREMELY disappointed if Chase is dealt, especially to Pittsburgh for an OF (Bay) who is coming off of an injury.

There's been a lot of talk about how Headley and Antonelli are as close to "untouchable" as ones could get in our system.

To that end, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this quote from KT in Krasovic's most recent blog entry (http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/weblog/2007/12/padres_and_pirates.html):

"I know that Pittsburgh loves Headley. We told them I don't know how many times we're not going to move Headley."

There are also some great indirect quotes from Alderson and Fuson in that same article.

KT...DO NOT TRADE CHASE!!!  We have been waiting for years for our farm system to produce some positional talent (other than Khalil). He and Antonelli, until proven otherwise, are those guys!!!!  I want to see those 2 in Petco Park fulltime no later than Opening Day 2009.

1 year deal, pending a physical.

Just got back home from the Season Ticket Holder event, and KT announced this right after he told us all that Fukodome wasn't coming here.

Plan is for him to be a 1 year stopgap to get Antonelli some more ABs in the minors.  But, it was also discussed that Antonelli might get some looks in CF based on his athleticism and speed.

More moves to come I am sure....