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The Big Lead » Blog Archive » Jake Peavy: Filthy Cheater or Just Bad at Wiping?
thebiglead.com — Jake Peavy pulled a Kenny Rogers and has a substance on his hand... (more) The Big Lead » Blog Archive » Jake Peavy: Filthy Cheater ...
Is Jake Peavy a cheater?
Is Jake Peavy a cheater?
bugsandcranks.com — An eagle-eyed viewer of the Dodgers/Padres game noticed something strange on Jake Peavy’s fingers after he tossed... a complete game, 2-hit shutout yesterday: Is he cheating? Is it just a coincidence that the 3 fingers that grip the ball have ... (more) Is Jake Peavy a cheater?
Best 10 Pitches in the Game Today
dugoutcentral.com — Author lists the top 10 pitches, including Wood's sinker and Smoltz's curve.... (more) Best 10 Pitches in the Game Today
Climbing the Ladder with the National League 4/27/2008
Climbing the Ladder with the National League 4/27/2008
seamheads.com — Cubs take lead in Central Today’s slate of NL games features a matchup of the past two... NL Cy Young Award-winners. The 2006 recipient, Brandon Webb, will bring his 5-0 record and 2.31 ERA to San Diego to do battle with 2007 honoree Jake Peavy and his 3-0 record and 2.00 ERA. The two have put up similar numbers this year. In fact, the main difference between them is that Webb and the ... (more) Climbing the Ladder with the National League 4/27/2008
Roto Chronicles: National League — April 28
Roto Chronicles: National League — April 28
seamheads.com — Surprising names come up in this week's edition of Ruts and Royalty. Last week I took a... week off to describe some terms of pitching that are often used and sometimes misunderstood. Hopefully I cleared up some of the confusion. Here are this past week's Ruts and Royalty. (more) Roto Chronicles: National League — April 28
Everything in Its Right Place
ducksnorts.com — Recap of the Padres home opener against the Houston Astros.... (more) Everything in Its Right Place
Climbing the Ladder in the National League 4/6/2008
Climbing the Ladder in the National League 4/6/2008
seamheads.com — Japanese imports shine in debuts Pitching duels dominated the first week of the season, and after Saturday... the league average of runs scored per game was down about half a run from last year. 2007 NL Cy Young Award-winner Jake Peavy picked up where he left off. He held the Houston Astros to three hits and no runs in seven innings on Opening Day. There was still room for improvement, ... (more) Climbing the Ladder in the National League 4/6/2008
Peavy Mistake Keeps Webb Perfect
dugoutcentral.com — The two best in the national league met yesterday in one of the best games thus far.... (more) Peavy Mistake Keeps Webb Perfect
Peavy: My hands are clean
www3.signonsandiego.com — Less than 24 hours after dominating the Dodgers on Saturday, Padres ace Jake Peavy was forced to... defend himself against, well, exactly what no one could say. But Peavy wanted to make one thing clear: "I'm not out there cheating. That's the bottom ... (more) Peavy: My hands are clean
None More Epic
None More Epic
ducksnorts.com — I’m late to the party — blame a lack of sleep and previously scheduled interview (Jim returned... the favor and interviewed me at AZ Snakepit ) — but here are some observations from Thursday’s epic 22-inning battle with the ... (more) None More Epic
Peavy pitches the idea of acquiring the ageless Lofton
www3.signonsandiego.com — Jake Peavy's next start is Sunday, but the Padres' ace made an unscheduled pitch on behalf of... Kenny Lofton yesterday. "I like Kenny," Peavy said of the unemployed outfielder. "I think he'd bring a dimension to this ballclub that we don't have any of ... (more) Peavy pitches the idea of acquiring the ageless Lofton
Jake Peavy Packed Kenny Rogers' Hand Cream By Mistake [Gunk]
Jake Peavy Packed Kenny Rogers' Hand Cream By Mistake [Gunk]
deadspin.com — Earlier we told you of Jake Peavy's masterful one-run complete game win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.... A reader sent in these "shots of the screen" indicting a smudginess of the index and middle fingers, and possibly the thumb. In all fairness, ... (more) Jake Peavy Packed Kenny Rogers' Hand Cream By Mistake [Gunk]
Relief Pitching, Value and Conservatism
Relief Pitching, Value and Conservatism
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Jeff is back with a look at relief pitchers and examines a topic that has been debated... for a while: couldn't some of them be put to better use? (more) Relief Pitching, Value and Conservatism
Storm Retire Peavy’s Number
Storm Retire Peavy’s Number
ducksnorts.com — Jake Peavy, 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner, had his number retired by the Lake Elsinore Storm.... Peavy threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and every member of the Storm (including Peavy's current teammate, the rehabbing Jim Edmonds) wore number 22 in Peavy's honor. (more) Storm Retire Peavy’s Number
Short Stops Around the League for April 5, 2008
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Jake Peavy 2-hits the Dodgers, Manny Parra gives the Brewers another weapon, Chris Young goes deep twice... for the D-Backs, Derrek Lee breaks out, and the Yankees, Red Sox, and Tigers go down again... (more) Short Stops Around the League for April 5, 2008
Jake Peavy Should Invest in Some Handi-Wipes
Jake Peavy Should Invest in Some Handi-Wipes
sportingnews.com — By Will Brinson Courtesy of TBL comes these screen shots of Jake Peavy just casually rolling around... the ballpark last night, while tossing a complete game gem, shaking people's hands with a icky brown looking substance smeared all over his ... (more) Jake Peavy Should Invest in Some Handi-Wipes
Performance of the Week: Brandon Webb vs. Jake Peavy
baseballdigestdaily.com — By Jonathan Hale...This week, I’m going to compare someone who gets the job done without overpowering stuff... to the more conventional fireballer that he outdueled. Last night, the last two Cy Young winners in the NL, Brandon Webb and Jake Peavy, butted heads in a pitcher’s duel for the ages. (more) Performance of the Week: Brandon Webb vs. Jake Peavy
Does Jake throw a spitter?
Does Jake throw a spitter?
gaslampball.com — Bugs & Cranks sent along this photographic evidence! via www.bugsandcranks.com Click through to the rest of the... story for a clip of video of Jake killing it with some nasty action. I'm pretty sure that what you're seeing on Jake's ... (more) Does Jake throw a spitter?
Jake Westbrook, role model
Jake Westbrook, role model
waitingfornextyear.com — Thanks to The Big Lead, I found this interview with Tribe pitcher Jake Westbrook. The article appears... in an online magazine called The Prodigal Son, which if you couldn’t tell is a Christian magazine. If that isn’t your brand of tea, then you may not like the slant. I for one applaud Jake’s stance and... (more) Jake Westbrook, role model
Padres vs. Dodgers - Preview - April 11, 2008
Padres vs. Dodgers - Preview - April 11, 2008
sports.espn.go.com — Padres-Dodgers Preview Brad Penny and the Los Angeles Dodgers can't be looking forward to facing San Diego's... Jake Peavy again. Less than a week after dominating Penny and the Dodgers, Peavy gets another shot at them on Friday when the Padres open a ... (more) Padres vs. Dodgers - Preview - April 11, 2008
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