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Melvin Nieves

Melvin Nieves

Web Site: The Sacrifice Bunt

Claimed Blog: The Sacrifice Bunt: A San Diego Padres Blog

BallHype Member since April 15, 2008

Trading Adrian
thesacrificebunt.com - 12 days ago
Trading Adrian
— thesacrificebunt.com — As you just read right here , Kevin Towers’ attempts to trade Adrian Gonzalez may have clashed with new boss Jeff Moorad’s wishes, and now Towers is gone. But if you’ve also been reading the more mainstream sports media, you’ve gotten the impression that Adrian is still ... (more) Trading Adrian

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Available as a resource
thesacrificebunt.com - 13 days ago
Available as a resource
— thesacrificebunt.com — Back in April, I asked Jeff Moorad if he would be involved in player personnel decision making. Here was his response: I believe in letting the club’s GM take a leadership role in all personnel decisions — I’ll be available as a resource as needed. At the time, this was ... (more) Available as a resource

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Happy Hot Stove, everyone!
thesacrificebunt.com - 16 days ago
Happy Hot Stove, everyone!
— thesacrificebunt.com — Now that the World Series is finally over, the good part of the season can begin. Some teams have already started, like the Angels, who just signed Bobby Abreu to a new two-year contract, and the Pirates, who traded for Akirnori Iwamura . And while the Padres have already cut ties with  ... (more) Happy Hot Stove, everyone!

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thesacrificebunt.com - 30 days ago
Jed Hoyer gets my nonexistent vote for Padres GM
— thesacrificebunt.com — As Madfriars’ John Conniff notes in his excellent article on the dismissal of Kevin Towers , the Padres search for GM isn’t just for Towers’ replacement. The team will look for the replacement of former CEO Sandy Alderson as well. While future owner Jeff Moorad has taken ... (more) Jed Hoyer gets my nonexistent vote for Padres GM

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My vote for Padres GM: Jed Hoyer
thesacrificebunt.com - 30 days ago
My vote for Padres GM: Jed Hoyer
— thesacrificebunt.com — As Madfriars’ John Conniff notes in his excellent article on the dismissal of Kevin Towers , the Padres search for GM isn’t just for Towers’ replacement. The team will look for the replacement of former CEO Sandy Alderson as well. While future owner Jeff Moorad has taken ... (more) My vote for Padres GM: Jed Hoyer

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To Brian Giles, Thanks for everything! The Sac Bunt
thesacrificebunt.com - 10/4/2009
To Brian Giles, Thanks for everything! The Sac Bunt
— thesacrificebunt.com — Over the past twelve months, we Padres fans have had to say many goodbyes. We watched as John Moores , through a bitter divorce, tore down the team he helped build. We watched as Sandy Alderson , the savior-to-be, departed before seeing things through. We watched as Jake Peavy and Trevor ... (more) To Brian Giles, Thanks for everything! The Sac Bunt

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Dear Jeff Moorad (10/02)
thesacrificebunt.com - 10/3/2009
Dear Jeff Moorad (10/02)
— thesacrificebunt.com — With Kevin Towers’ departure looking all but inevitable, we here at The Sacrifice Bunt are registering our support for the decision. It’s not that we don’t like Kevin Towers, because we do. Any Padre fan should. But as the team should be entering into an age of change, now ... (more) Dear Jeff Moorad (10/02)

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The way of the future
thesacrificebunt.com - 10/1/2009
The way of the future
— thesacrificebunt.com — Melvin and I have finally joined the 21st century, and now The Sacrifice Bunt is on Twitter. Expect frequent updates from us, as we’ll be discussing Padres news as it happens, as well as some nuggets that might not make it here on the blog. Follow us at twitter.com/thesacbunt .  ... (more) The way of the future

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“I don’t know if we need to do a lot this winter”
thesacrificebunt.com - 9/25/2009
“I don’t know if we need to do a lot this winter”
— thesacrificebunt.com — …Says Kevin Towers. A quick look at the Padres’ Pythagorean win-loss record indicates otherwise. It’s a measure that more accurately evaluates team performance using runs scored and runs allowed. It puts them at 63-90. The pitchers as a whole have an 84 ERA+! Shout out to ... (more) “I don’t know if we need to do a lot this winter”

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Paradise Found Again?
thesacrificebunt.com - 9/25/2009
Paradise Found Again?
— thesacrificebunt.com — During this past offseason, I wrote an article suggesting that the Padres bring back Milton Bradley . I didn’t need much more evidence than his performance over the 2007-08 seasons. Unfortunately, before I could hit the Publish button, Bradley was off the market, signing a three-year deal ... (more) Paradise Found Again?

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More Little Kids!
thesacrificebunt.com - 9/16/2009
More Little Kids!
— thesacrificebunt.com — The tall, two story billboard behind the left field scoreboard once proudly displayed the image of Padre pitcher Chris Young . While he probably won’t become a nationwide household name, Young was an all star in 2007, has a reputation as a good but not great pitcher, and is well liked ... (more) More Little Kids!

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Padres management: “The team is currently considering moving in the fences.”
thesacrificebunt.com - 9/12/2009
Padres management: “The team is currently considering moving in the fences.”
— thesacrificebunt.com — Hidden in an online survey offered to fans by Padres President and COO Tom Garfinkel resides a big, somewhat official, juicy piece of news resides. Question 24 of the survey reads: The team is currently considering moving in the outfield fences to increase offensive production and home ... (more) Padres management: “The team is currently considering ...

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From the mouths of Padres management: “The team is currently considering moving in the fences.”
thesacrificebunt.com - 9/12/2009
From the mouths of Padres management: “The team is currently considering moving in the fences.”
— thesacrificebunt.com — Hidden in an online survey offered to fans by Padres President and COO Tom Garfinkel resides a big, somewhat official, juicy piece of news resides. Question 24 of the survey reads: The team is currently considering moving in the outfield fences to increase offensive production and home ... (more) From the mouths of Padres management: “The team is ...

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A familiar refrain
thesacrificebunt.com - 9/9/2009
A familiar refrain
— thesacrificebunt.com — Giants fans are all a buzz because *gasp!* Bruce Bochy isn’t giving playing time to a top prospect. This time instead of Bochy sending Miguel Ojeda to the outfield, it’s Eli Whiteside playing catcher instead of the best prospect in the game at that position, Buster Posey . Tim ... (more) A familiar refrain

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Adrain Gonzalez Splatter Wallpaper
thesacrificebunt.com - 9/7/2009
Adrain Gonzalez Splatter Wallpaper
— thesacrificebunt.com — We’re running out of franchise players! Maybe my next wallpaper will just have kids wearing Gwynn 18 and Gwynn 19 jerseys. This is the non-spreadsheet side of being a baseball fan. [ 1280 x 1024 ] [ 1024 x 768 ] Advertisement : TheSacrificeBunt.com Padres and MLB analysis and ... (more) Adrain Gonzalez Splatter Wallpaper

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