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Paul DePodesta has started a blog. Padres fans rejoice, then wonder, "Is this going to increase payroll?"
Published 5/11/2008 by Dex at Gaslamp Ball: Front Page Posts
... I just got word from him that he's starting a blog. Here it is: It Might Be Dangerous...There's exactly one post up there and it doesn't reveal anything juicy, but it's a start. ...

Blog Kiosk 5/11/08
Published 5/11/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (ernest) at Blue Heaven
... Former Dodger GM and current Padre Special Assistant for Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta has just started a blog called "It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First." ( ...

Dodger Thoughts: Growin' Up
Published 5/11/2008 at Baseball Toaster
... , Paul DePodesta has started a blog: It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First . I began thinking about hosting a blog about a year ago, and back in January I took the first big step by starting an internal blog for employees of the Padres. The idea all along was to someday create an external blog to engage in a direct dialogue with our fans. Well, given the events of the past few weeks, that "someday" is now. * * * ...

DePodesta: It Might Be Dangerous… You Go First
Published 5/11/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
DePodesta: It Might Be Dangerous… You Go First Plaschke was right! I began thinking about hosting a blog about a year ago, and back in January I took the first big step by starting an internal blog for employees of the Padres. The idea all along was to someday create an external blog to engage in a direct dialogue with our fans. Well, given the events of the past few weeks, that “someday” is now. ...Nevertheless, hopefully you’ll find it useful to have some unfiltered access to our internal conversations and feelings. We’ll have to figure out the rules as we go since I won’t ...

DePodesta Starts a Blog
Published 5/11/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Craig Calcaterra) at ShysterBall
The Padres Special Assistant for Baseball Operations (read: Giants' GM-elect) Paul DePodesta, started a blog late Friday night: I began thinking about hosting a blog about a year ago, and back in January I took the first big step by starting an internal blog for employees of the Padres. The idea all along was to someday create an external blog to engage in a direct dialogue with our fans. Well, given the events of the past few weeks, that "someday" is now . . . . . . So, I'm here, and I'd like to be a part of the conversation. I'll do my best to ...

DePo's Got A Blog
Published 5/11/2008 by Rob (noreply@blogger.com) at 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog
It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First. Great to see this! Maybe he can use it to explain in slow, careful sentences to a Dodgers front office (who apparently don't understand such things) why extending Nomar, signing Andruw Jones, Juan Pierre, and Jason Schmidt were bad ideas. Hat tip: ...

A new blog of note
Published 5/12/2008 by Mike (noreply@blogger.com) at Stan Musial's Stance
... Paul has started his own blog, to provide 'some unfiltered access to [the Padres'] internal conversations and feelings.' If the blog approaches the quality of Mr. DePodesta's presentation to SABR, it should be well worth the read. ...

Daily Farm Report 5/11/08
Published 5/12/2008 by azruavatar at Future Redbirds
... While this isn’t minors related, I think it’s awesome that the Dodgers’ Front Office has started a blog, which appears to be written by Paul DePodesta. The Cardinal’s Front Office has been ...

Around The Blogs: San Diego Padres
Published 5/12/2008 by Wrigleyville (noreply@blogger.com) at wrigleyville23
... Ducksnorts seems to be the place to be to keep track of comings and goings of Padres, as well as game blogs. And you can get a Ducksnorts T-shirt, if you're into that kind of thing. Left Coast Bias is concerned about the apathy that apparently is about to overtake Padres fans. The Sacrifice Bunt bravely takes the blame for the Jim Edmonds debacle. And, finally, Paul DePodesta has a brand new blog (just two posts so far) named It Might Be Dangerous ... You Go First.

DePodesta joins blogging ranks
Published 5/12/2008 at FriarBall
... and second opinion man Paul DePodesta has started a blog . This could be a great opportunity to get an inside feel for why the front office is doing things the way they are and Paul has already addressed in the comments section of his first post why the Padres carry a 12-man pitching staff. We still may not think it is necessary but at least we have a reason Here's a welcome to Paul and to hoping that this thing takes off - it could be a really great addition to the Padres' corner of the blogosphere.  ...

Baseball Today: Monday, May 12
Published 5/12/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... WELCOME TO THE ETHER: Speaking of the Padres, team executive Paul DePodesta -- the former GM of the Dodgers and ex-Billy Beane assistant in Oakland -- has started a blog. His first topic: Greg Maddux' 350th career victory ...

Paul D Dangerously
Published 5/12/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (DMtShooter) at Five Tool Tool - The Sports Blog That Loves You Back
... Continuing today's theme of notable oddities from people associated with the Oakland A's, this small note from my Yardbarker newsletter... ex-Dodgers GM and former A's front office / "Moneyball" wunderkind Paul DePodesta is now blogging. You can see it for yourself right here, though I have to admit, it's pretty sparse at present. ...

DePodesta Joins the Blogosphere
Published 5/12/2008 by Eric Schultz at Pending Pinstripes
... This is not really related to the Yankees, but I found it interesting anyway.  Paul DePodesta, former GM of the Dodgers, and current front-office assistant for the Padres, has just started a blog.  It sounds like he plans to talk about both the Padres and baseball in general, and it should be neat to hear information directly from an important front office member, and a former GM.  DePodesta is also interesting because he was one of the first front office executives to really use sabermetrics to evaluate players, and I imagine he will have much to say about the subject. ...

THT Live:Paul DePodesta’s New Blog
Published 5/12/2008 by Chris Neault at The Hardball Times
Paul DePodesta’s New Blog by Chris Neault May 12, 2008 It looks like San Diego Padres front office member, Paul DePodesta, now has a blog . He also mentions ...

Paul DePodesta Has a Blog, Access to Wi-Fi in Ray Kroc's Basement
Published 5/12/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... from his connections with the San Diego Padres' front office. Turns out that former Dodgers general manager and current Special Assistant for Baseball Operations with the San Diego Padres Paul DePodesta has a blog, and he's not afraid to use it: ...

Odds and Ends: Millwood, Posey, Igawa
Published 5/12/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... Former Dodgers GM Paul DePodesta is now blogging for the public.  He currently works for the Padres as Special Assistant for Baseball Operations. ...

Hey Ricciardi, Blogspot Has An Opening
Published 5/12/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Dustin Parkes) at Drunk Jays Fans
If the career arc of former Dodgers GM and Billy Beane protege Paul DePodesta can be seen as a doppleganger for our own dear J.P. Ricciardi's, I wonder if at some point next year we might find the proud New Englander reduced to the role of blogger. As a special assistant to San Diego Padres GM Kevin Towers, DePodesta, pictured above with a former disciple of Uncle Chan, has begun a Padres blog "to engage in a direct dialogue with [their] fans." Caring about the fans' opinion on baseball matters? What's next, actually telling the truth about ...

Paul DePodesta
Published 5/12/2008 by dchase at Brock for Broglio
If you don’t know already, DePodesta has started a blog. Run over there and subscribe A.S.A.P. It could be dangerous..

Bronx Banter: Couple Tings
Published 5/12/2008 at Baseball Toaster
... for the Times yesterday. Check it out. Also, thanks to Jon Weisman for pointing out Paul DePodesta's new blog (with a clever name), It Might Be Dangerous...You Go First , which rightly celebrated Greg Maddux's 350th career win. Man, I just hope Maddog can last through the end of next season as it would be tremendous to see him pass Warren Spahn (363) on the all-time wins list. As for the title of DePo's blog, the first movie that comes to mind is "Young Frankenstein." But it sounds like such a stock line, I'm sure it was in one the old Bob Hope movies or Warner Bros. ...

The Scorecard: Paul DePodesta joins the baseball blogosphere
Published 5/12/2008 at Big League Stew
... The big baseball blogosphere news to break over the weekend was the revelation that Paul DePodesta has started his very own blog. ...

Desmond Hume Need Not Apply
Published 5/12/2008 by Andrew at True Blue LA: Front Page Posts
... Old friend/most evil man who ever lived Paul DePodesta has started a blog for the Padres front office. Knowing my history with him, I’ll probably enjoy it. ...

Open Thread: Cubs vs. Padres, Monday 5/12, 7:05 CT
Published 5/12/2008 by Al at Bleed Cubbie Blue: Front Page Posts
... Note of interest: former Dodgers GM Paul DePodesta, who is now working as a "special assistant" in the Padres front office, has just started a blog. Hat tip for the link to our SBN Padres site ...

Paul DePodesta: Moneyball Geek Turned Padres Blogger
Published 5/12/2008 by Larry Brown at Larry Brown Sports
... , he has also just started a blog to talk about the team and answer questions from fans. The blog was just started over the weekend while the Padres were still the worst team in baseball, but he seems to be keeping quite a level head. What’s really cool is that Paul has already answered a few questions in the comments of his posts and plans to address more with future posts. It seems to be a great fan-to-front office forum at the moment, hopefully it doesn’t get littered with jackasses and idiot commenters. ...

Alright here we go!!
Published 5/13/2008 by sdpads1 at Sdpads1 - The #1 Padre site 60% of the time, every time
... guys trust by telling you I would start posting again more frequently at least 4 times but this time I mean it. I’ve got some stat related posts that I’ve been working on that should be up in the next couple of weeks and I’ll try to keep up on the “news” related stuff as well. I won’t get into all the moves here since it’s old news but I will make sure to update my roster pages soon. Also I just found out Paul DePodesta started his own blog (It Might Be Dangerous… You Go First). I definitely look forward to reading ...

Paul DePodesta has a blog
Published 5/13/2008 by Gilbert at Obscure Sports Quarterly
... Well, as Larry Brown Sports found out, DePodesta (who is now working for the Padres’ front office) started a blog which has a lot of potential. He’s interacting with readers and so far he’s updating it. An excerpt from his ...

And That Happened
Published 5/13/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Craig Calcaterra) at ShysterBall
... Milwaukee isn't dead yet. By the way: there were seven pitchers used in this game. As of tonight, four of them have been closers at some point in their careers. Nats 10, Mets 4: According to the AP recap, "Before the game, Mets manager Willie Randolph praised the Mets as looking "hitterish." If there wasn't a good reason to fire him before, I think we have all the evidence we need now. Cubs 12, Padres 3: And the world waits with bated breath, wondering what Paul DePodesta has to say about it. Rangers 13, Mariners 12: This looked ...

Don't Quit Your Day Job, Carlos
Published 5/13/2008 by Christian Ruzich at The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog -
... From a link on the new blog by Paul DePodesta (really), here's Carlos Zambrano helping out "career minor leaguer Ron Stilanovich" and his Hardball video series. ...

Published 5/13/2008 by chris (noreply@blogger.com) at A Large Regular
Fantastico! What an awesome video! Rub some dirt in it! HT Paul DePodesta

DePodesta Now Blogging
Published 5/13/2008 by JC at Sabernomics
... I believe that Paul DePodesta is the first MLB front-office executive to operate a blog: It Might Be Dangerous. I’m curious as to what he has to say. It looks to be mostly about the Padres, but he welcomes questions. I suggest asking him your advice about how to get a job in baseball. People often ask me for this advice, but I really do not have much to offer. ...

Depodesta Bloggin’
Published 5/13/2008 by Andrew Beaton at Hot Foot
... Former Dodgers GM Paul Depodesta is now has his own blog for the public called It Might Be Dangerous.  Depodesta was GM of the Dodgers for the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Prior to that, he was an assistant with the A’s where he apprenticed under Billy Beane.  Currently, Depodesta is an advisor to the Padres. He is known for us use of sabermetrics and statistics to guide his decisions. ...

New Baseball Celebrity Blogger- Paul DePodesta
Published 5/13/2008 by Dave Doyle at The Mets Report
... San Diego Padres front office assistant Paul DePodesta is the latest entrant into the blogsphere. DePodesta is the 35 year old, Harvard grad, former GM of the Dodgers. He only lasted about a year and a half as the GM in LA though. He was the one that traded Paul LoDuca to the Marlins at the deadline in 2004. His blog is called It Might Be Dangerous . It’s always interesting to get a first person view into baseball operations. Check it out. ...

Links: Greg Maddux Scouting Reports, Past and Present; Papi and Francona Have BEEF; Jon Papelbon Teaches Hideki Okajima How to Play Craps (In the Warning Track); Paul Depodesta on PETCO and More!
Published 5/13/2008 by Alan Hull at Baseball Mastermind
... Big Papi has pushed Terry Francona one too many times. (Babes Love Baseball) ———————————– Jon Papelbon teaches Hideki Okajima how to play craps in the warning track dirt. (Deadspin) ———————————– Paul Depodesta’s take on PETCO Park. (It Might Be Dangerous) ———————————– Top-10 high ...

9 Reasons to Still Be Excited About The Padres
Published 5/14/2008 by Melvin Nieves at The Sacrifice Bunt
... system. 4. Jody Gerut is here to provide the unconquerable, unbeatable weapon that is team speed. Bonus black guy. 5. Fewer TV viewers mean Matt Vasgersian has a longer leash in offending as many people as he sees fit, to our amusement. 6. Since the team balked at hosting the official Padre blogger meetup day, we’re free to be as angry as we please without risking good standing with the club. 7. We don’t live in Minnesota. 8. Paul DePodesta’s blog.  The Sacrifice Bunt finally has something in common with someone ...

Welcome To The Blogroll....
Published 5/14/2008 by Jason Comack (noreply@blogger.com) at The 3rd String Safety
Paul DePodesta! Yes, you read that right. Paul DePodesta, who's a cult hero in SABRE circles has a blog. Apparently he's an assistant GM with the San Diego Padres. For those who don't know DePodesta was Billy Beanes right hand man in Oakland before he flamed out as the Dodgers GM. He now works for the Padres. I want his job and I want him working for the Yankees. Check out his blog: It might be dangerous...you go first.

Published 5/16/2008 by Aaron (noreply@blogger.com) at AaronGleeman.com
... Like Simmons, former Dodgers general manager and current Padres baseball operations special assistant Paul DePodesta also started up a blog this week "to engage in a direct dialogue with our fans." We can expect something similar from a Twins front-office staffer in May of 2058. Or maybe June. ...

Friday's Frosty Mug
Published 5/16/2008 by KLSnow at Brew Crew Ball: Front Page Posts
... the Padres won the Scott Linebrink trade. On injuries: Mariners utilityman Willie Bloomquist harvested too many razor clams and was fined $50. Twins OF Carlos Gomez missed yesterday's game with the flu. Nats 1B Nick Johnson will miss 4-6 weeks with a torn tendon sheath in his wrist. White Sox 2B Juan Uribe left last night's game with a leg injury. I don't recall if I've mentioned it here or not, but Paul DePodesta is blogging now. On the surface it seems like a great idea, but Gaslamp Ball notes that ...

This Week's Links (5/12-5/16)
Published 5/16/2008 by Vegas Watch (noreply@blogger.com) at Vegas Watch
Paul DePodesta, who is now working with the Padres, started a blog. So did Bill Simmons. No comments though. Manny. Brian Sabean, being awesome. Comment #24 is hysterical. A reason for decreased scoring- the weather? So, Brian Bannister, why'd you struggle a couple starts ago? “Just had to let my Babip regress before I started dealing again.” And why do you pitch better during the day? "The hitters tell me my fastball looks faster when they’re still a little hungover.” Okay, got it. ...

It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First.
Published 5/16/2008 by SoxDevil at Over the Monster: Front Page Posts
... Paul DePodesta has a blog. Mr. DePodesta is the Assistant GM for the San Diego Padres, former Dodgers GM, and former Oakland Assistant GM (of moneyball fame). I encourage you all to check it out. Time will tell how ...

Paul DePodesta Legally Not Chatty About Dodgers
Published 5/16/2008 by Tuffy at SPORTSbyBROOKS
As all the cool kids already know, Padres front office guru-type assistant and former Dodgers General Manager Paul DePodesta has started one of them there blogs the kids are into these days. (We couldn’t exactly tell you why it’s not on the Padres’ Web site.) DePodesta, as you already know, probably wrote “Moneyball”. Joe Morgan’s not sure. Damned nerds; get off his lawn! Duck Dodgers One week in, though, and the illusion of freedom of expressing one’s self without repercussion started to unravel. (To be fair, DePodesta never intimated he’d be Chatty Cathy ...

Nine Hits, Seven Walks, One Run
Published 5/21/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (Stoeten) at Drunk Jays Fans
... d. If you haven't checked it out yet, I'd say that Paul DePodesta's new blog is worth following. At least, it will be until he trades away it's heart and soul and then blows most of its budget on JD fucking Drew. ...

SD Padres’ Fire Sale Could Start With GM Arsonist
Published 5/21/2008 by Tuffy at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... fiber and how it might affect their batting average on balls in play, why did you take a chance on them? Maybe, Mr. Towers, you could find a little solace in the two-year extension you just signed and accept that good teams can have a bad six weeks. Maybe the team you assembled will be just fine without added pressure from above. Then again, maybe the team you assembled is lousy. No reflection on your own moral fiber, sir. Maybe your team just needed a rocket scientist. (Oh, wait. You hired one. )

Albert Pujols Will Put You in the Hospital. You Too Smartass!
Published 5/22/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... , and not only is Paul DePodesta's blog the most interesting thing about the entire organization, but now they have to deal with Albert Pujols' one-man wrecking crew taking out everyone in his path. To wit, via ...

Louisville, Kentucky Edition of the Fantasy Sports Tidbits
Published 5/22/2008 by derrick eckardt at RotoNation - Fantasy Sports News, Notes, Jobs, Games, Tools
... for the week, so this city has earned the naming rights on this edition of the Fantasy Sports Tidbits. Sit back, enjoy a cup of tea (hot or tea, your choice), and check out this edition of the tidbits: McDonalds: Tens of WNBA fans served (Sports Business Digest) - McDonald’s and the WNBA are partnering to on the WNBA’s opening tip-off. As you can tell from the title, the author is a little bit skeptical as to this partnership’s value. Paul DePodesta Is Blogging - Paul DePodesta, Billy Beane’s wonderboy in Moneyball, is now ...

Published 5/23/2008 by Aaron (noreply@blogger.com) at AaronGleeman.com
... Last week's Link-O-Rama included a note about Padres front-office member Paul DePodesta's new blog and this week he posted ...

Padres Acquire Cha Seung Baek
Published 5/29/2008 by R.J. Anderson at Beyond the Box Score: Front Page Posts
... Paul DePodesta explained some of the specifics of the deal here and says a lot of Baek's value is as a starter, but let's examine what Baek's peripherals and such say about his performance: ...

Winn Some, Lose Some: Giants Up-end Diamondbacks
Published 5/30/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... What lies ahead for these teams' futures? Well Arizona will still most likely win the division. The Dodgers are in the middle of a rough road trip and fell one game under .500 with their loss last night to the Mets. Their wild card chances are on the rocks. The Padres, under the advisement of superstar sabermetrician Paul DePodesta, are in a rebuilding year. The Giants are turning out to be the surprise team in the majors, mostly because there are actually six teams with worse records. The Rockies? They just outright suck.

MLB Power Rankings Week 9
Published 6/1/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (karazekevin) at SeaTown Sports
... 2HR 17RBIs Pittsburgh Pirates (22)- The Pirates will have to draft a decent guy this time around. Cleveland Indians (20)-Superstar. Washington Nationals (26)- Seeing this makes me tickle. Detroit Tigers (24) -Jim Leyland trying to figure it out. San Francisco Giants (27)- This is sick! check it out. San Diego Padres (30)- Paul Depodesta is a genius. Kansas City Royals (25)- Soria is ...

It Could Be a Reality Show, But It’s a Blog: Paul DePodesta on Life in Baseball’s Front Office
Published 6/3/2008 by TheBigLead at The Big Lead
First there were bloggers, and then athletes who blog - and a GM or two - and now … baseball front-office types! What’s next, Willie Randolph sitting down on his blog each and night and saying what’s really on his mind? We actually love this - Padres assistant to the GM Paul DePodesta is offering his thoughts on everything from trades to the draft via his blog, the awesomely named, It Might be Dangerous. Wonder how Dodgers fans - or TJ Simers - will react when they get wind of this. It Might be Dangerous

Welcome to Day 2
Published 6/6/2008 by Mike A. at River Ave. Blues
... Paul DePodesta live blogged each of the Padres’ picks. DePo’s blog has become a must read, make sure you don’t miss it. ...

Hit or Be Hit
Published 6/6/2008 by Geoff Young at Ducksnorts
... Again, I’ll have more thoughts on all this in the coming days. Meanwhile, I highly recommend perusing Paul DePodesta’s blog for more information on the drafted players as viewed through the organization’s eyes. ...

Padres front office share thoughts on draft pick, ASU’s Jason Kipnis
Published 6/6/2008 by Greg Esposito at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... , has started his own blog on blogspot (Yes Buzz just like the unclean masses do). The blog, entitled It Might Be Dangerous… You Go First, provides a very interesting look into his mind and the Padres front office. If Josh Byrnes and the D-Backs don’t already they should have it bookmarked for inside information. ...

Insider Blog
Published 6/6/2008 by Chris at Redleg Nation
... Padres Assistant GM (and former Dodgers GM) Paul DePodesta is blogging.  Right now, he has thumbnail scouting reports and thoughts about all their draftees.  Apparently he’s been running an internal blog for Padres employees for a few months, and started the external blog to “engage in a direct dialogue with our fans” and give “some unfiltered access to our internal conversations and feelings.”  It seems that the Padres early-season doldrums were a partial impetus.    ...

Padres 2008 Draft Recap
Published 6/9/2008 by Geoff Young at Ducksnorts
... frankly, there’s nothing at stake. My reputation? Well, maybe, but I stake that more on asking the right questions than on providing the right answers. Anyway, what I would have done with my imaginary pick and imaginary signing money doesn’t matter. Let’s look at what actually happened: #23: Allan Dykstra, 1B, Wake Forest U., 6′5″, 240 lbs, B-L, T-R, BA #38 (bio | 2008 stats | older stats | report | DePo) ...

MLB Draft News and Notes
Published 6/9/2008 by Rich at Baseball Analysts
... Three major league teams opted out of the draft prior to its conclusion. The San Diego Padres were the first to pass (round 44), followed by the Toronto Blue Jays (45) and the Dodgers (46). You can learn all about San Diego's draft choices at Paul DePodesta's blog, It Might Be Dangerous, a real service to all baseball fans and even moreso for those who follow the Padres closely. ...

Underpromise, Overdeliver
Published 6/11/2008 by mc79hockey at mc79hockey.com
... There’s a cool passage in Moneyball where Michael Lewis talks about run differential in baseball with Paul DePodesta, then the assistant GM of the A’s, now living in his mother’s basement. ...

The Layman’s Review of the Padres’ 2008 Amateur Draft (Part 1)
Published 6/14/2008 by Preston Gomez at The Sacrifice Bunt
... That being said, save for Paul DePodesta’s blog — which, in case you haven’t visited yet, is incredible (please hire me) — there has not been a single site I’ve been to that hasn’t mixed one part optimism with two parts reasonable doubt. Make no bones about it - Dykstra appears to be a one-trick pony. He can’t field, he can’t run…but the man-child can absolutely hit, and that is a well-documented fact. ...

Potent Potables - Quotes Which Caught My Ear
Published 6/16/2008 by Brandon Heikoop (noreply@blogger.com) at The Outsiders Look at the Insides of Baseball
... Paul Depodesta has started his very own blog. If you haven't yet heard of this, you probably don't do a lot of baseball reading as every other baseball blog out there has cited Depodesta's new blog. It is an interesting read, but the essence of this is extremely interesting and something to keep on your 'must read'. ...

Safe Company
Published 6/17/2008 by R.J. Anderson at Beyond the Box Score: Front Page Posts
... Paul DePodesta - San Diego Padres Assistant GM, Moneyball fame, has former general managing experience which is likely a plus in the Mariner book. I'd imagine the idea of staying on the west coast is a plus for DePodesta, if nothing else it should be interesting to see if he addresses the idea on his personal blog. I covered DePodesta's tenure ...

Chatting with Sandy Alderson (Part 3)
Published 6/18/2008 by Geoff Young at Ducksnorts
... Ducksnorts: Something that’s near and dear to my heart: Paul DePodesta has recently started a public-facing blog, which is really cool. When I was working in industry, that was one of the things I was trying to get my company to do externally… I’ve seen a lot of examples — ...

Padres seem to get blogging
Published 6/19/2008 by Bill Ferris at BaseBlogging
Ducksnorts proprietor Geoff Young recently sat down for a lengthy conversation with San Diego Padres CEO Sandy Alderson. They cover a number of topics in the 3 part series, but of interest here is Alderson’s take on blogging. Alderson comments on Paul Depodesta’s blog and how it is another avenue to communicate with the fans The blogosphere creates another opportunity to communicate, and I’ve got a lot of confidence in Paul — in his ability to write, in his ability to self-edit if that’s necessary — to be as straightforward as ...

Chatting with Sandy Alderson - Part 3
Published 6/19/2008 by Joe Hamrahi at Baseball Digest Daily
... Ducksnorts: Something that’s near and dear to my heart: Paul DePodesta has recently started a public-facing blog, which is really cool. When I was working in industry, that was one of the things I was trying to get my company to do externally… I’ve seen a lot of examples — ...

On Drafting
Published 6/19/2008 by andy grabia (noreply@blogger.com) at The Battle of Alberta
Paul DePodesta, former General Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, assistant GM of the Oakland A's (under Billy Beane), and current front-office assistant for the San Diego Padres, is now writing a blog, and he recently spent some time ...

Published 6/20/2008 by Aaron (noreply@blogger.com) at AaronGleeman.com
... games, but as usual it was his 10.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks that went overlooked by people who equate "points" with "value." Guys like Dan Barreiro and Patrick Reusse may never see it, but hopefully most of the basketball-watching world has a better grasp of Garnett's greatness now, even if it hasn't changed from his time in Minnesota. Congrats, Kevin. Along with front-office staffer Paul DePodesta blogging, the Padres are considering opening up the Petco Park press box to bloggers. ...

Petco Ballpark Event with Paul DePodesta
Published 30 days ago by Dave Pease at Baseball Prospectus: Unfiltered
... and Paul DePodesta, Padres Special Assistant for Baseball Operations. Gates open at 5:05pm, and DePodesta will begin speaking by about 6:00pm. We anticipate a Q&A segment, so come up with some good questions! ...

Air Supply or Suicide?
Published 28 days ago by Geoff Young at Ducksnorts
... has been scheduled for Friday, July 11. Paul DePodesta will be speaking. Having attended a few of these in the past, I can assure you that Dave and the guys do a fantastic job putting them together. I always learn something new and have a great time in the process. ...

Friday Interleague Thoughts
Published 28 days ago by moneyline at The Money Line Journal
... - I feel really bad for Mariners and Padres fans this weekend. Now there is a series that even I can’t love. I fail to see an angle tonight. Paul DePodesta’s blog is pretty cool though. ...

It Might Be Dangerous . . . Paul DePodesta Blogs
Published 28 days ago by Chad Gramling at Baseball in Fort Wayne
... One blog I have been passively following for about a month is that of San Diego Padres’ Special Assistant of Baseball Operations, Paul DePodesta. He has been maintaining his blog, “It Might Be Dangerous…You Go First” for about two months now and I have found it fun to follow some of his musings and ramblings about former Fort Wayne Wizards. ...

Do you trust Paul DePodesta?
Published 28 days ago by Dex at Gaslamp Ball: Front Page Posts
... So we reach Paul DePodesta. He appears to operate transparently, but he was also once a Dodger. He says that he's not allowed to talk about his time there, but maybe he's secretly still in love with the former team. ...

The Best Of Moneyball
Published 26 days ago by moneyline at The Money Line Journal
... Pg 116, Paul DePodesta: “You know what gets me excited about a guy? I get excited about a guy when he has something about him that causes everyone else to overlook him and I know that it is something that just doesn’t matter.” ...

More on international signings
Published 21 days ago by Ghost at Friar Forecast
... on your site). ed. note: to be the first to comment on a post, just click on the post title and then the comment section will appear at the bottom. I’m not sure why there isn’t a comment link when there are no comments, but I don’t know how to fix it. What did DePodesta say on his site? Or are you talking about the link on the sidebar? Either way, yes, thanks Paul … and thanks for the post, Padman! Most info from SaberScouting and DePo’s blog. Adis Portillo-  From everything I’m reading ...

Great Moments in Frivolity, Part II
Published 15 days ago by Craig Calcaterra at Baseball Analysts
... Paul DePodeseta, the Padres Special Assistant for Baseball Operations, starts his own blog. Team President Sandy Alderson is generally supportive, but hopes that DePodesta is strongly considered for the Mariners' vacant GM position so that he can get the use of his basement back. ...

SLPiH - Saturday Edition
Published 13 days ago by Drama at Gaslamp Ball: Front Page Posts
PEAVY AND THE PADRES SHUTOUT THE BRAVES 4-0   Jake, Heat, Adams & Trevor combine on a six-hit shutout of the Braves. A loss to the Padres really makes you take a hard look at your season. Realizing there is no money in being a blogger, DePo re-ups with the Padres. CY will start his rehab assignment Wednesday in Lake Elsinore. Who's hot and who's not. Hairy is 16 for his last 31...Khalil has one hit in his last 20 at-bats. More trade ...

IGD: Padres vs Braves (12 Jul 08)
Published 13 days ago by Geoff Young at Ducksnorts
... Friday night. Big thanks to Dave Pease and Joe Sheehan for organizing, the Padres for hosting, and of course Paul DePodesta for being incredibly generous with his time. I’m sworn under threat of Very Nasty Things, Indeed (TM) not to repeat what was said, but I think it’s safe to note that DePo referenced Schopenhauer, Thomas Paine, and Malcolm Gladwell in his talk. He also answered all of our questions with patience, thoughtfulness, and as much candor as his position permits. ...

Padres Ballpark Event Roundup
Published 12 days ago by Dave Pease at Baseball Prospectus: Unfiltered
We had a record turnout at last night’s Petco ballpark event, and guest of honor Paul DePodesta went above and beyond, presenting and answering questions for nearly an hour and a half. Paul DePodesta Joe and I had fun reconnecting with familiar faces from our previous Padres events and hearing from those of you who were here for the first time. The outstanding auditorium at Petco Park Thanks to DePodesta (and congratulations on the extension as well!), Dave Cody in sales, and the entire ...

MLB Power Rankings Week 15
Published 5 days ago by noreply@blogger.com (karazekevin) at SeaTown Sports
... Jose Guillen has back spasms. Cleveland Indians (27)- DUDE! Grady Sizemore could've played QB at UW! Seattle Mariners (25)- August 3rd, Dave Niehaus Day, 25,000 Niehaus bobbleheads! Colorado Rockies (28)- Fuentes is about to get traded.. San Francisco Giants (26)- Tim Lincecum Domination. San Diego Padres (29)- Paul Depodesta for Mariners GM! Washington Nationals (30)- Injury prone ...

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