Category Archives: Padres

New Faces… Same Story

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

You may not recognize their face or their names, but you are probably familiar with the story, “The Padres can’t hit.”  We brought in faster guys that fit the ball park a lot better, but they still can’t hit.  I … Continue reading →

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CY is a Met

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

Thanks for being a classy Padre and San Diegan CY! Even though we dubbed you the “Human Rain Delay” because of your slower-than-molasses-in-January pitching style, we thought highly of your boxing skills and your class act. Thanks CY and good … Continue reading →

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A Padres Prediction

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Josh and I went to high school together and were on JV baseball together.  We used eat seeds and play baseball trivia on the bench.  Before the year started I emailed him to give him some props on the moves … Continue reading →

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A New Stadium For SD? Not so fast!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by

There now exists almost twenty years of research on the economic impact of professional sports franchises and facilities on the local economy. The results in this literature are strikingly consistent. No matter what cities or geographical areas are examined, no matter what estimators are used, no matter what model specifications are used, and no matter what variables are used, articles published inpeer-reviewed economics journals contain almost no evidence that professional sports franchises and facilities have a measurable economic impact on the economy. Continue reading →

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A-GON is GONE in Regards to All-Star Votes!

Posted on June 7, 2009 by

Adrian Gonzalez is hands down the BEST first baseman in ALL of baseball, but is no where to be found in all star voting polls.  I am from San Diego and I realize he plays for the “AAA Padres” and … Continue reading →

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Adrian Gonzalez and SD Snubbed Again!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by

Sometimes I wonder if ESPN even has reporters west of the Rockies.  All they ever talk about is Brett Favre, Tom Brady, and A-Rod.  I do realize the Padres are usually piss poor, but lately they are RED HOT and … Continue reading →

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10 In A Row!

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

The Padres won five in a row and the Padres tried to Jake Peavy.  Now the Padres have won ten in a row and this is the most excited fans have been in two years.  How will the Padres’ front … Continue reading →

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