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Little T / Hoffy Article

jpleeg2 — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:38:08 -0000

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

Maddux Done After '08??

jpleeg2 — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:10:41 -0000

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

KBot Deal / No arbitration

jpleeg2 — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:55:45 -0000

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.

Padres Awards Banquet

jpleeg2 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:28:42 -0000

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

D-Bags Making Moves

jpleeg2 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:31:40 -0000

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!!

Headley (hopefully) Not Going Anywhere

jpleeg2 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:49:20 -0000

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.

Tad Iguchi Is a Padre

jpleeg2 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:28:24 -0000

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....

Rule 5 Draft

jpleeg2 — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 16:08:39 -0000

Update [2007-12-6 11:11:19 by jpleeg2]: My apologies....Crabbe is a second baseman, not a pitcher.

As KT and Alderson both alluded to in the last few days, the Padres picked up TWO arms in this morning's Rule 5 draft.

I don't have the time right now to look up info on these 2 guys, but since they have to stay on the 25 man roster throughout the season (unless they pass thru waivers or are injured), I'm guessing our pen is gonna have some changes (more than we all thought).

If anyone could look up some info, it'd be great.

Round 1:
Mike Gardner, who has a low 90s fastball, goes to the Padres; Gardner was in the Yankees organization.

Round 2:
The Padres took Callix Crabbe from the Brewers system in the second round.

I hope we can catch some lightning in a bottle with at least 1 of these guys, similar to what we did with KCam last season.

Peavy Extension Close?!?!

jpleeg2 — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:23:29 -0000

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7518156

According to sources, the deal would lock Jake up through 2012 and would start at the end of his current contract.

If the parameters being reported are correct, Peavy would earn $6M in 2008, $8M in 2009, and then the new contract would kick in, averaging between $17-17.5M for 2010-2012.

GREAT EFFIN NEWS!!!

Blummer Gone?

jpleeg2 — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:40:26 -0000

Figured this would happen, since he's not an "on the cheap" utility guy and he reportedly wanted to get a shot at more playing time.

Found this on MLB.com:

Elsewhere on the Hot Stove front Saturday:
Astros: Houston has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with free-agent infielder Geoff Blum, a Houston television station reported Friday night.

KRIV-TV, citing Major League Baseball sources, reported Blum will rejoin the Astros, a team he played for in 2002-03 before Houston traded him to Tampa Bay for pitcher Brandon Backe. Blum's game-winning home run for the White Sox beat Houston in Game 3 of the 2005 World Series. He spent the last two seasons with San Diego.

Houston GM Ed Wade would not confirm the deal and Blum was not available for comment. In nine seasons in the Major Leagues, Blum has a career batting average of .251 with 71 home runs and 344 RBIs.