baseballinfortwayne.com - 8/26/2008
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Former Fort Wayne Wizards first baseman and designated hitter, Kyle Blanks has taken the top spot in Baseball America’s Prospect Hot Sheet :
Why He’s Here: .480/.536/.960 (12-for-25), 3 2B, 3 HR, 11 RBIs, 5 R, 3 BB, 4 SO
The Scoop: It may be a lost season in San Diego, where the Padres have long been out of contention and unloaded Greg Maddux up the street to the Dodgers. But ...
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Walkoff Walk —
... the Lambeau Leap or the Bash Brothers bicep-bashing. I just find it crass and offensive to my sensibilities. Bird Land.
Dex attacks Forbes Magazine's ranking of "Worst Cities to be a Sports Fan". I agree with him, San Diego should never be on a list of "Worst Cities" for anything, except maybe "Worst Cities to Make Snow Angels". Gaslamp Ball.
Walkoff Walk favorite Kyle Blanks hit two ding-dongs and collected nine RBI yesterday, and is the hottest prospect in baseball. MiLB.com.
The only way to really ...
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Storm to play Wednesday at PETCO —
Major League Baseball News 8/27/2008
The Padres' Class A affiliate, the Lake Elsinore Storm, will take on Inland Empire on Wednesday at PETCO Park approximately 30 minutes after the Padres finish off their three-game series against the D-backs. That game begins at 12:35 p.m. PT.
Young could pitch Sunday vs. Rockies —
Major League Baseball News 8/27/2008
Padres right-hander Chris Young threw 65 pitches in a simulated game as he tries to work his way back from a strained forearm. Young will be reevaluated Wednesday, and if all is well, he could pitch Sunday against the visiting Colorado Rockies.
