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You Write The Caption
You know how this works. There's a picture up there and it's up to you to caption it.And, what the hey, I'll send some cards to whoever gets the most recs.
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Giants copying Padres' vegetable garden, but claiming they'll build the first...
Way back in 2012 the Padres' Head Groundskeeper Luke Yoder planted a vegetable garden beneath the batter's eye and in the home team's bullpen. It sounded like a weird idea at the time, and if I'm...
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First and worst: Curveballs of 2013
More fun with z-scores, as the best and worst pitch of 2013 series rolls on. Now, we turn our attention to curveballs.The hook. A bender, Uncle Charlie. What got Barry Zito a lot of money. Whatever you...
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Padres finalize Benoit deal and DFA Adys Portillo
Welp, the Padresmade it Facebook Official, they signed Joaquin Benoit after he passed his physical. It's been 10 days since the deal was agreed upon between the two parties and announced to the...
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MLB roundup: Angels are front-runners to land Mark Mulder, per report
The left-hander has received multiple offers and could sign soon.The Los Angeles Angels are the "front-runners" to sign free agent pitcher Mark Mulder, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe....
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2014 Hall of Fame profile: Greg Maddux
Greg Maddux might be the first player since Cal Ripken in 2006 with a legitimate chance of being unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame. How does one get to that point? Just look at his performance...
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MLB Rumors: Could Rich Hill be a fit for the Padres?
The San Diego Padres are still looking to add to their bullpen. Could Rich Hill be a fit?Generally speaking, a rumor in this business is built on the foundation of a beat reporter with a source. The...
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Could Joaquin Benoit replace Huston Street as Padres' closer?
Now that Benoit is officially a Padre, the future has gotten pretty cloudy for Huston Street.The San Diego Padres have officially added reliever Joaquin Benoit to their 40-man roster, leading to...
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1984 San Diego Padres: A Dedicated Season
A season dedicated to Ray KrocI spent a good part of my afternoon watching and re-watching portions of the docudrama "1984 San Diego Padres: A Dedicated Season". Must Reads Old Timey San Diego Stadium...
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Josh Byrnes talks instant replay and Headley's contract
Here's my notes from Josh Byrnes' interview on the Mighty 1090.Mighty 1090: Josh Byrnes interview with Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton and Jay Paris (MP3)According to Byrnes, instant replay is still being...
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Padres Fan Resolutions for 2014: Part 1
I made a list of 14 resolutions for myself to be a better Padres/baseball fan in 2014 and thought I'd share it with you all so that maybe you can join me in some of them and we can motivate each other....
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Padres Fan Resolutions for 2014: Part 2
made a list of 14 resolutions for myself to be a better Padres/baseball fan in 2014 and thought I'd share it with you all so that maybe you can join me in some of them and we can motivate each...
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Can you name the top Padres players for each season?
I'm dealing with a mild case of writer's block. Combine that with the fact that there's not much Padres news floating around right now and I'm left struggling to find something to write about. I...
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The most active Gaslamp Ballers of 2013
Happy New Year!I'd just like to formally thank everyone who has read and participated here at Gaslamp Ball in 2013. Honestly I don't know how you did it, but thanks for sticking with us and promising...
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Brooks Conrad signs minor league deal with San Diego Padres
If you grew up a Padres fan, only a few things better than playing for the Padres organization.Guys, guess what...Source: #Padres sign IF Brooks Conrad to minor-league deal. No invitation to...
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Padres Fan Resolutions for 2014: Part 3
Catch up:Part 1Part 211. Score more oftenI want to focus more during games, and I think the best way for me to do that is to start keeping score as often as I can. I used to do it sometimes in 2010...
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R.I.P. Jerry Coleman, 1924-2014
San Diego mourns the loss of The Colonel. We are deeply saddened to announce that Jerry Coleman passed away today. We mourn the loss of an American hero and a great man.— San Diego Padres (@Padres)...
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Former Yankees second baseman and Padres broadcaster Jerry Coleman passes...
Coleman played nine years in pinstripes and was a part of six different championship teams.Amid this day of NFL action and joy in San Diego following the Chargers' victory over the Bengals, the Padres...
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Remembering The Colonel
The Padres announced this afternoon that longtime Padres radio broadcaster Jerry Coleman has passed away at the age of 89.We are deeply saddened to announce that Jerry Coleman passed away today. We...
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Padres fans gather at Jerry Coleman's statue after news of his death becomes...
The Padres have said that due to Jerry Coleman's death today they'll leave the area around his statue open to the public until 11:30 p.m. tonight.I went downtown for about a half hour after I heard the...
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