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Padres manager Bud Black defended Jake Peavy on Sunday, saying a dark substance on his right hand after a game against the Dodgers on Saturday was just a mix of dirt and rosin. >
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ZONER’S MONDAY MORSELS
Zoner Sports —
... has photos of Jake Peavy’s dirty hand. Is it cheating? Peavy and his manager defend him over here. I think Peavy makes some sense, but how long until an opposing manager asks for him to be checked? ...
JSF Press Release :: President Joe Mustache Deems Imig Purveyor of Online Poop
JoeSportsFan.com —
... humor clog the brain. And yes, that was a play on words."
While most denounce the notion that Jake Peavy does not properly wipe his buttocks, there is a serious thought that Peavy could be cheating through the use of pine tar or other banned substances. Within a few hours after online publication, the story circulated throughout the sports blogosphere and before long, was front page news on ESPN.com, Foxsports and many other major online sports outlets.
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The story also made an appearance on SportsCenter, something ...
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Jake Peavy Packed Kenny Rogers' Hand Cream By Mistake [Gunk]
deadspin.com 4/6/2008 — 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, ...
deadspin.com 4/6/2008 — 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, ...
Is Jake Peavy a cheater?
bugsandcranks.com 4/6/2008 — 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 ...
bugsandcranks.com 4/6/2008 — 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 ...
What's On Jake Peavy's Fingers?
sports.aol.com 4/7/2008 — The digital age has not proven kind to pitchers who might be trying to get a little something extra on their offerings. Kenny Rogers became a pariah during the 2006 playoffs because he kept getting caught with what looked exactly like pine tar on his ...
sports.aol.com 4/7/2008 — The digital age has not proven kind to pitchers who might be trying to get a little something extra on their offerings. Kenny Rogers became a pariah during the 2006 playoffs because he kept getting caught with what looked exactly like pine tar on his ...
Jake Peavy gives yet another meaning to 'filthy' — Big League Stew
Thanks to the wonders of hi-def and TiVo (as well as a perceptive reader over at The Big Lead ), please meet our first "blogs meet baseball" moment of the season: The picture to the right is of Jake Peavy's right hand during Saturday's game against the Dodgers and doesn't it suspiciously look like Peavy is channeling his inner Kenny Rogers ? The last time I saw a hand that dirty I ...
Dirty Hand Raises Rediculous Rumor — Friar Forum
A blog has noticed what appears to be a dirty Jake Peavy hand , insinuating that he may be doing untoward. Bud Black has come to Peavy's defense , saying it just the combination of rosen and plain old dirt. Peavy himself has welcomed a "hand check" anytime . FF thinks there is absolutely nothing to this.
MLB Superlatives: Rosin, Resin. Same Thing. — FanHouse
Most Poop Jokes Per Innings Pitched: Jake Peavy So we're all savvy to the screen grab posted by The Big Lead of Jake Peavy's tainted (oh yes, very intentional) right hand . Or maybe you read about it on Bugs and Cranks , YardBarker , the Deadspin comments section , Dodger Blues , or our own Will's post on Sporting Blog . Any way you cut it, we can all agree that doo-doo is brown and still ...
Jake Peavy Caught Dirty Handed: You Believe Him? — FanIQ Blog
A commenter over at the Big Lead caught this screen shot of Jake Peavy after his win Saturday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers , which of course instantly reminds you of the Kenny Rogers hand during the 2006 World Series.
Dirt? Rosin? Bad wiper? Peavy has obviously gone with the "dirt" explanation :
"It's just dirt," said Peavy as he looked at copies of the ...
Peavy's Outing No So Special? — Eli's MLB Rumors
Some attentive fans caught a pine tar looking substance on Jake Peavy's pitching hand during yesterday's game. It is similar to what many of you saw during the 2006 playoffs on Kenny Rogers' hand, but no one can make it out just yet. I don't see ESPN or any of the other stations making a big deal out of this, but it probably would not hurt his reputation anyways. The photo was towards the ...
Bugs & Cranks: Is Jake Peavy a cheater? (Video) — BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Barnald, digs up this dirt on “Jake Deceivey”.
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 a mysterious substance on them? Or does Jake Peavy wipe with his pitching hand?
YOU decide.
After the ...
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (6 Apr 08) — Ducksnorts
Padres (4-2) vs Dodgers (3-2)
Chris Young vs Derek Lowe
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So, I’m thinking Jake Peavy should have his number retired more often.
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Game 6 Thread: April 6 @ Padres, 1.05p — Sons of Steve Garvey
Derek Lowe (0-0) vs. Chris Young (1-0).
COMMENTS: Can't say there have been many surprises in this Padres series: The Dodgers have remained homerless and Jake Peavy dominated them yesterday. Now they face Chris Young, who went 1-1 with one no-decision and a 3.60 ERA against them last year. Can Lowe stay focused enough to keep the Dodgers in the game and can the bats deliver, even if they ...
Peavy dominates as Dodgers fall to Padres, 1-4 — Dem Bums - A Dodgers Blog
There isn’t much to report about the Dodgers in yesterday’s game, considering they were held to just one run on two hits as Padres ace Jake Peavy threw a full nine innings with eight strikeouts. Peavy’s career record against the Dodgers moves to 10-1 with a 2.21 ERA.
The only hits that the Dodgers could muster [...]
Yardwork: And then Jake Peavy Dominated — The Big Lead
Padres 4, Dodgers 1
Peavy tossed a complete game 2 hitter and moved to 2-0 on the season. He struck out 8 walked only one, dropping his ERA to 0.56 on the season.
Orioles 6, Mariners 4
Want more proof the first week of the season is a crapshoot? Okay: the Orioles are 3-1. Melvin Mora and Luke Scott each had 3 hits for the O’s.
Braves 11, Mets 5
Tim Hudson earned his 1st win ...
Around the Horn - 4/6 — My Pinstripes
Jake Peavy was our pre-season pick to win a second consecutive Cy Young Award and so far he's making us look good. Peavy pitched a complete game 2-hitter in the Padres 4-1 win over the Dodgers . Peavy, who struck out 8, is 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA. No matter how good the Mets get they always seem to have trouble with the Braves. Yesterday was no exception. Kelly Johnson blasted a grand slam as ...
Strikeout Efficiency — baseballmusings.com
Jake Peavy showed on Saturday that a pitcher can both record a high number of strikeouts and still pitch efficiently. He recorded the first nine inning complete game of the season as he limited the Dodgers to two hits, one...
Game 6 recap: Padres 4, Dodgers 1 — FriarBall
Well, it didn't take Jake Peavy long before he did something this year he was unable to do during last season's Cy Young campaign.
Peavy Throws Two Hit Gem — Eli's MLB Rumors
For the first time since 2006, Jake Peavy threw a complete game two hitter. Peavy was allowed to throw 116 pitches, so he will likely be limited in his next start, but you have to love this from your ace if you are a Padres fan. To come back strong again and pick up your second win, while limiting a the Dodgers to just two hits and one, controversial run is great. The Padres have Jake Peavy ...
Peavy Domination Tour Hits Stride - Completely — Friar Forum
Jake Peavy did what Padres fans like best - totally, utterly and unapologetically beat LA to a pulp, 4-1. The 2007 Cy Young Award winner lead the Friars over the hated Dodgers with a complete game performance. He fanned eight against just two hits and a single walk. The free pass came in the 9th inning, but was quickly erased with a tailor made double play. The game was decided early when the ...
Tigers Seek First Win, Pitchers Battle in NL West — Knuckle Curve
Not a lot of great pitching matchups today. Eh, that happens…
White Sox at Tigers , 12:55 p.m. PT — At 0-4, Detroit is the only team without a win so far this season. Baseball is a strange game. Dontrelle Willis makes his Tigers debut. For a guy who should be in his physical prime, Willis sure has fallen fast. Where’s Steve Avery when you need him?
Dodgers at Padres , ...
Game 5 Thread: April 5 @ Padres, 12.55p — Sons of Steve Garvey
Brad Penny (1-0) vs. Jake Peavy (1-0).
COMMENTS : So far the Dodgers' strategy of working starting pitchers deep into the count has paid off, resulting in wins against Barry Zito, Matt Cain and Justin Germano. Now the real test comes as the Dodgers face Jake Peavy today and Chris Young tomorrow. Expect cavernous Petco Park to continue to hold the Dodgers homerless; they will have to ...
IGD: Padres vs Dodgers (5 Apr 08) — Ducksnorts
Padres (3-2) vs Dodgers (3-1)
Jake Peavy vs Brad Penny
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I’m pleased with what I’ve seen so far from Randy Wolf and Justin Germano . Small sample? Yep. Petco Park? Yep. Hey, I said “pleased,” not “deliriously happy.”
Peavy makes his first start since having his number retired at Lake Elsinore. ...
Game 6: Dodgers (3-1) at Padres (3-2) — FriarBall
At Petco Park, 12:55 p.m. PT Starters: Brad Penny (LA, 1-0, 0.00) vs. Jake Peavy (SD, 1-0, 0.00) ESPN Preview Well, now that yesterday's disaster is behind us, let's hope Peavy can get the ball straight to Heath Bell or Cla Meredith . Neither pitcher has allowed an earned run this season so this could be a pitching matchup similar to the Peavy- Roy Oswalt tilt we opened the season with. We ...
Dodger Thoughts: Turn the Beat Around II — Baseball Toaster
San Diego has won 10 of the past 11 games Jake Peavy has started against the Dodgers. The only loss in that stretch was the 4+1 game.
Jake Peavy's Hand Newest Subject of Substance Abuse — Bleacher Report - MLB
Jake Peavy's great start to '08 has now come with some scrutiny. Saturday video images caught what appears to be some dirt on the reigning NL Cy Young award winner's hand. Peavy who in two starts so far this season has gone 16 innings ...
Jake Peavy's great start to '08 has now come with some scrutiny. Saturday video images caught what appears to be some dirt on the reigning NL Cy Young award winner's hand. Peavy who in two starts so far this season has gone 16 innings ...
Is Jake Peavy Doing Dirty Work in San Diego? — Bleacher Report - MLB
SAN DIEGO - After beating the Dodgers going nine strong on Saturday, Peavy has started out as the best pitcher in the majors. He is now 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA. Thanks to Hi-Def television, this photo was snapped of Peavy during the game on ...
SAN DIEGO - After beating the Dodgers going nine strong on Saturday, Peavy has started out as the best pitcher in the majors. He is now 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA. Thanks to Hi-Def television, this photo was snapped of Peavy during the game on ...
Skipper downplays substance on Peavy's hand — SI.com - MLB
Padres manager Bud Black defended Jake Peavy on Sunday, saying a dark substance on his right hand after a game against the Dodgers on Saturday was just a mix of dirt and rosin.
Padres manager Bud Black defended Jake Peavy on Sunday, saying a dark substance on his right hand after a game against the Dodgers on Saturday was just a mix of dirt and rosin.
Jake Peavy Almost Done Working On Bike — Bleacher Report - MLB
SAN DIEGO - In the middle of his complete-game victory over the Dodgers Saturday, Padres ace Jake Peavy reported that he was “super close” to being finished working on his bike. “Yeah, this is all bike grease on my hands,” reported Peavy after ...
SAN DIEGO - In the middle of his complete-game victory over the Dodgers Saturday, Padres ace Jake Peavy reported that he was “super close” to being finished working on his bike. “Yeah, this is all bike grease on my hands,” reported Peavy after ...
Peavy laughs off dirty-hand controversy — Major League Baseball News
The day after having to answer questions about photos that showed his dirty right hand after a start on Saturday, Padres pitcher Jake Peavy was still laughing at the suggestion that he might have doctored the baseball.
The day after having to answer questions about photos that showed his dirty right hand after a start on Saturday, Padres pitcher Jake Peavy was still laughing at the suggestion that he might have doctored the baseball.
Come to Think of It...Peavy Caught Black-Handed — Bleacher Report - MLB
Yesiree, nothing gets by those boys from thebiglead.com . Especially when it comes to athletes in compromising or otherwise controversial positions. As this picture shows, Padres ace Jake Peavy seems to have some pine tar, rosin or other dirty ...
Yesiree, nothing gets by those boys from thebiglead.com . Especially when it comes to athletes in compromising or otherwise controversial positions. As this picture shows, Padres ace Jake Peavy seems to have some pine tar, rosin or other dirty ...
Peavy 2-hits Dodgers, Padres win 4-1 (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - MLB News
Jake Peavy continues to dominate the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner threw a two-hitter for the first complete game in the big leagues this year, striking out eight to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win on ...
Jake Peavy continues to dominate the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner threw a two-hitter for the first complete game in the big leagues this year, striking out eight to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 win on ...
Peavy completely subdues Dodgers — Major League Baseball News
Jake Peavy allowed one run in a complete-game effort and the Padres made a four-run first inning hold up as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-1, on Saturday at PETCO Park.
Jake Peavy allowed one run in a complete-game effort and the Padres made a four-run first inning hold up as they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-1, on Saturday at PETCO Park.
