Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
More photos » by Denis Poroy - AP 6 months ago: San Diego Padres right fielder Brian Giles dives as he tries to make a catch on a single hit by Colorado Rockies' Aaron Cook during the sixth inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in San Diego. Giles made the stop keeping the hit from extra bases. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) Browse more photos » PADRES: Giles is eager to prove he still...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Some links to read through on Ryan Howard's 30th birthday... MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports that the Marlins may spend on a corner outfielder, a second baseman or a third baseman if they free up some payroll by trading Dan Uggla. Jamey Carroll is one of the many free agents the Marlins would consider. The Brewers are open to bringing Craig Counsell back, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Ken Rosenthal...
Sliding Into Home (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
Here are the rankings via AOL Fanhouse : Players with * have 2010 options in current contract Type A free agents (with former team): Jason Bay, OF, Boston Rafael Betancourt, RP, Colorado* Orlando Cabrera, IF, Minnesota Johnny Damon, OF, Yankees Octavio Dotel, RP, White Sox Jermaine Dye, OF, White Sox* Chone Figgins, IF, Angels Mike Gonzalez, RP, Atlanta John Grabow, RP, Cubs Kevin Gregg, RP, Cubs LaTroy...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Next up in our Trade Market series, right fielders. The free agent market presents options such as Jermaine Dye, Brian Giles, Vladimir Guerrero, and Xavier Nady. Brad Hawpe, Rockies. Hawpe, 30, hit .285/.384/.519 this year in 588 plate appearances. He's set to earn $7.5MM in 2010 and has a $10MM club option for '11 that he can void if traded. The knock on Hawpe is his poor defense. Last month in response...
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Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
via thedirty.com View full size photo uploaded November 1, 2009 PADRES: Towers laying low, planning his next move Several sources believe Towers will select the Yankees because of his friendship with GM Brian Cashman. Towers said he invited Cashman to San Diego on Oct. 18, and the pair was spotted eating lunch in Pacific Beach. Brian Giles… The Beginning Of A Nice 4 Day Weekend - Nik Richie...
Lookout Landing (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
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 this post. Those of you who have already taken it or who don't wish to take it may continue. The quiz itself was fun -...
You Been Blinded (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
I didn’t realize until I read The 700 Level that today is the six-year anniversary of Brian Westbrook saving the Eagles’ 2003 season with a late, late game punt return. Philly trailed the Giants 10-7 at the Meadowlands with 1:16 left in the fourth quarter and their record at 2-3. Then Westbrook got loose and [...] Related posts: Video: McNabb To Westbrook 71-Yard Touchdown The Philadelphia...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Eddie Bajek of Detroit Tigers Thoughts has reverse-engineered the Elias Rankings, and he's providing his projections exclusively here at MLB Trade Rumors. We've cleaned up a few errors since last time; the following players changed types: Yorvit Torrealba from no type to B, Brian Schneider from B to no type, Brian Giles from A to B, Reed Johnson from B to no type, Gary Sheffield from B to no type,...
Pursuit of Red Sox (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Third set of six packs. Top left. Pack 1: #108 Geoff Jenkins Brewers #116 Derek Jeter Yankees #139 Ken Griffey Jnr . Reds #203 Mike Hampton Braves #219 Bo Hart Cardinals #178 Erubiel Durazo Athletics Red Chunk #173 Kevin Millwood Phillies Mini #21 Eric Chavez Athletics Pop-up Pack 2: #56 Javier Vazquez Yankees #91 Brian Giles Padres #166 Jay Payton Rockies #183 Jason Schmidt Giants #274 Anthony Lerew...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Eddie will take a final pass-through before signing off on his projected Elias Rankings, but all 2008-09 regular season data is included in the latest update. Here's a list of the 31 free agents projected to have Type A status (an asterisk denotes an option): Bobby Abreu Jason Bay Rafael Betancourt* Orlando Cabrera Johnny Damon Mark DeRosa Octavio Dotel Jermaine Dye* Brian Giles Troy Glaus Mike Gonzalez...
Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | 10/04/2009
Kevin Kouzmanoff 's 3rd inning HBP from Matt Cain was the 36th of his career - making him the first Padre ever to be hit by 36 pitches in his career. The previous record was 35 by Gene Tenace, from 1977 to 1980. Kouzmanoff has now been hit 6 times by the Giants , 8 times on Saturdays, twice by Matt Cain, 4 times by pitchers named Matt, 7 times when he scored a run after reaching base on the plunk,...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
Chris Jenkins of the San Diego Union-Tribune points out that this could be the final weekend of Brian Giles' professional career. Giles says his body still feels good enough to play, but he realizes he'll have a limited role if he stays with the Padres, so he's open to other clubs. "I still think I could be a good, productive major league player," Giles said. "If it's not in San Diego,...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
“Tonight's the night, Gilly! It's gonna happen for you tonight!” Almost as automatically as his name used to appear in the Padres starting lineup, Brian Giles would hear the lone voice as he trotted out to right field at Petco Park.
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 10/02/2009
“Tonight's the night, Gilly! It's gonna happen for you tonight!” Almost as automatically as his name used to appear in the Padres starting lineup, Brian Giles would hear the lone voice as he trotted out to right field at Petco Park.
DRaysBay (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
More photos » by Elaine Thompson - AP about 1 month ago: Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist dives back safely to first against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, during a baseball game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) Browse more photos » Ben Zobrist is about to accomplish something that only 28 other players have done since 2002, complete a 7+ WAR (Wins Above...
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