Thursday October 8, 2009
Today the San Diego Padres announced that they have waived Pitchers Cha Seung Baek, Shawn Hill and Outfielder/Pinch Hitter Cliff Floyd.
All three players spent most if not all of the 2009 season on the DL.
Baek injured his forearm in Spring Training and injured his elbow during a rehab assignment in July. He never pitched for the Padres during the 2009 regular season.
The oft injured Hill was signed by the Padres on March 23rd and made just 3 starts before injuring his elbow against Pittsburgh on April 25th. He went under the knife for his 2nd Tommy John procedure and 5th over all surgery in June and was lost for the season.
Floyd was signed by the Padres to be a left handed power bat off the bench and to be the DH in interleague play they have been missing in recent years. Instead he injured his leg in spring training and was on the big league roster for just 18 days and 16 at bats before tearing the labrum in his right shoulder and going back on the DL for the rest of the 2009 season on June 18th.
This move was certainly not unexpected as none were expected to return in 2010. Baek and Hill will likely still be rehabbing from surgery next season and an injury plagued 36 year old Floyd may have seen his last days in a major league uniform.
The move cleared room on the 40 man roster which the Padres used to add Eulogio De La Cruz.
In other Padres news reliever Greg Burke underwent debridement surgery on his right (throwing) shoulder to remove dead or damaged tissue in the hopes that would allow healthy tissue to heal faster.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Kouzmanoff All Time record holder at 3B
Sunday October 4, 2009
Congratulations Kevin Kouzmanoff!
San Diego Padres Third Baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff set two MLB record for fielding by a 3B.
Kouzmanoff's committed just 3 errors in 309 total chances and had a .990 fielding percentage.
The MLB record for fewest errors by a 3B with 300+ chances was previously 5.
In the AL Don Money for Milwaukee in 1974 and Eric Chavez for the Oakland Athletics in 2006. In the NL the record was 7 by Mike Lowell of the Florida Marlins in 2004.
The record for fielding percentage in the NL had been held by former Padre Vinny Castilla during his 2004 season with the Colorado Rockies and the MLB record was was held by Don Money at .989.
I had read that someone had a .990 fielding percentage in the AL, but I can't seem to find it.
The bottom line is Kouzmanoff had one of the best defensive seasons in major league history.
Congratulations and I hope to see you back in a Padres uniform in 2010 to continue your overall improvement as a player.
Congratulations Kevin Kouzmanoff!
San Diego Padres Third Baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff set two MLB record for fielding by a 3B.
Kouzmanoff's committed just 3 errors in 309 total chances and had a .990 fielding percentage.
The MLB record for fewest errors by a 3B with 300+ chances was previously 5.
In the AL Don Money for Milwaukee in 1974 and Eric Chavez for the Oakland Athletics in 2006. In the NL the record was 7 by Mike Lowell of the Florida Marlins in 2004.
The record for fielding percentage in the NL had been held by former Padre Vinny Castilla during his 2004 season with the Colorado Rockies and the MLB record was was held by Don Money at .989.
I had read that someone had a .990 fielding percentage in the AL, but I can't seem to find it.
The bottom line is Kouzmanoff had one of the best defensive seasons in major league history.
Congratulations and I hope to see you back in a Padres uniform in 2010 to continue your overall improvement as a player.
Ramos Knocked Around Early & Padres Lose Finale in Extra Innings
Sunday October 4, 2009
David Eckstein knocked in all three Padres runs on 2 run home run, his 2nd of the year, and a sac fly to 3B. Both were improbably plays.
Eckstein is not known for his power, but stroked a home run in the 6th inning off the Giants Jonathan Sanchez, the last pitcher to throw a no hitter against the Padres.
Then in the 8th he popped up a ball to the 3B side that Pablo Sandoval caught and then fell over the railing into the dugout. Ground rules say runners can advance one base and Nick Hundley scored to tie the game.
But the Padres lost the game on a Pablo Sandoval home run to lead off the 10th. The Giants offensive MVP swung at a fat first pitch fastball from Webb and crushed the ball to straight away center field.
The Padres season is over and now we start to look forward to next season.
Losing the last series is not how I would have liked to see the season end, but the Padres showed alot of promise in the 2nd half.
Unfortunately all the progression by the organization was cut short with the firing of Kevin Towers on Friday. Next season is now in limbo instead of being something to look forward to.
Pitchers and catchers report February 17th, 2010
See you in Peoria.
David Eckstein knocked in all three Padres runs on 2 run home run, his 2nd of the year, and a sac fly to 3B. Both were improbably plays.
Eckstein is not known for his power, but stroked a home run in the 6th inning off the Giants Jonathan Sanchez, the last pitcher to throw a no hitter against the Padres.
Then in the 8th he popped up a ball to the 3B side that Pablo Sandoval caught and then fell over the railing into the dugout. Ground rules say runners can advance one base and Nick Hundley scored to tie the game.
But the Padres lost the game on a Pablo Sandoval home run to lead off the 10th. The Giants offensive MVP swung at a fat first pitch fastball from Webb and crushed the ball to straight away center field.
The Padres season is over and now we start to look forward to next season.
Losing the last series is not how I would have liked to see the season end, but the Padres showed alot of promise in the 2nd half.
Unfortunately all the progression by the organization was cut short with the firing of Kevin Towers on Friday. Next season is now in limbo instead of being something to look forward to.
Pitchers and catchers report February 17th, 2010
See you in Peoria.
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