Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
More photos » by STEVEN SENNE - ASSOCIATED PRESS 1 day ago: Jed Hoyer, co-general manager of the Boston Red Sox, speaks with reporters during a news conference at a hotel in Boston, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, held before the Boston Baseball Writers Dinner. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Browse more photos » Hoyer to be Padres' new GM | padres.com: News Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer...
Pursuit of Red Sox (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
The fourth and final instalment of the 2004 Topps Bazooka. Top Right Pack 1: #110 David Ortiz Red Sox #205 Damian Moss Orioles #221 Corey Koskie Twins #253 Bernie Castro Padres #265 Rickie Weeks Brewers #136 Vernon Wells Blue Jays Red Chunk #188 Jason Kendall Pirates Mini # Tim Hudson Athletics Tattoo Pack 2: #65 Garret Anderson Angels #82 Frank Catalanotto Blue Jays #184 Jeremy Bonderman Tigers #240...
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,...
Viva El Birdos (Free subscription) | 09/01/2009
by Jeff Roberson - AP Soon, this will not be the only photograph of Troy Glaus on the AP wire. View full size photo uploaded August 31, 2009 By the time you read this, PH/1B/break-glass-in-case-of-3B-emergency Troy Glaus might already be on the Cardinals ' active roster. What's this worth? Well, how much better do you feel knowing that Troy Glaus, and not Khalil Greene , is the first pinch hitter off...
Bugs and Cranks (Free subscription) | 08/28/2009
Ten years and five days prior to Monday’s 14 innings of pure madness , the Braves and Rockies hooked up in their own 14 inning battle. The starting pitchers on that afternoon were the late Darryl Kile and the recently resurrected John Smoltz. It was every bit the pitcher’s dual we saw between Barry Zito and Jason Marquis on Monday for the first seven innings. Smoltz, like Zito, only lasted...
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 06/04/2009
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grand Slam Mobile, an interactive marketing agency founded by former Atlanta Braves World Series team member Ryan Klesko, has announced today that they are partnering with Air2Web, an industry
Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | 10/17/2008
This Craigslist ad is a little sad. $6 for both dudes? I mean, that's not even enough to buy lunch. FORMER SAN DIEGO PADRES PHIL NEVIN-RYAN KLESKO AUTOGRAPH PICTURES - $6 (Escondido) Reply to: sale-882852248@craigslist.org [ ? ] Date: 2008-10-17, 9:57AM PDT via images.craigslist.org PHIL NEVIN AND RYAN KLESKO AUTOGRAPH 8x10's. RYAN KLESKO AUTOGRAPH WAS OBTAINED AT PETCO PARK. PHIL NEVIN AUTOGRAPH...
Rather Than Working (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008
I hadn't heard this one till today. Some years back Ryan Klesko played for the Braves. For a reason I can't remember, he was moved from first base to left field. He was not a natural outfielder. Slow would be the operative word. Not experienced in judging ball trajectory would also be an accurate comment. During a game he, or one of the announcers said "fly ball to left, always an adventure."...
Gaslamp Ball (Free subscription) | 05/13/2008
A Corey Brock mailbag brings us this (I added italics): Have there been any significant attempts by the coaching staff or team leaders to fire the team up during this losing streak? I remember when either Bruce Bochy or Phil Nevin and Ryan Klesko would call for a closed-door meeting during a losing streak, and the team always responded. -- Alec E., Sierra Madre, Calif. There's usually a split in most...
The Final Score (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Sandy Alomar Jr., Craig Biggio, Barry Bonds, Jeff Cirillo, Royce Clayton, Roger Clemens, Jeff Conine, Steve Finley, Julio Franco, Shawn Green, Ryan Klesko, Mike Lieberthal, Kenny Lofton, Jose Mesa, Damian Miller, Eric Milton, Russ Ortiz, Neifi Perez, Mike Piazza, Reggie...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 04/21/2008
I've got a slew of links for you. Ryan Klesko officially retired. Chipper Jones let the cat out of the bag in February. Voros McCracken sees the Evan Longoria contract as a low-risk proposition for the Rays. The A's are still discussing an extension with Huston Street, though nothing appears imminent. The Giants DFA'd Rajai Davis. Anyone need an outfield burner? Sam Mellinger explains how the Hideo...
San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 04/19/2008
Ryan Klesko is retiring after 16 seasons in the major leagues, agent Joe Sambito said yesterday. Klesko, an All-Star in 2001 with the Padres, hit .260 last season with six homers and 44 RBI in 362 at-bats for the San Francisco Giants.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 04/19/2008
Ryan Klesko is retiring after 16 seasons in the major leagues, agent Joe Sambito said Friday.
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 04/19/2008
Ryan Klesko is retiring after 16 seasons in the major leagues, agent Joe Sambito said Friday. Klesko, an All-Star in 2001 with San Diego, hit .260 last season with six homers and 44 RBIs in 362 at-bats for the San Francisco Giants. He played in only six games...
Beyond the Boxscore (Free subscription) | 03/13/2008
Let's wrap up the NL today, shall we? San Francisco Giants 2007 W-L: 71-91 2007 Pythag: 77-85 2007 Payroll: ~90 mil 2008 Payroll:~75 mil Coming: Aaron Rowand Going: Barry Bonds, Scott Munter, Pedro Feliz, Ryan Klesko, Mike Matheny Lineup: I feel like I've beat them worse than a dead horse - which also symbolizes exactly how far they'll go in the race for the playoffs. I'll avoid the five letter name,...
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