Unlike the 90-win 2010 Padres, a cohesive unit with personality, last year’s group was no such thing. Chemistry went poof. Hoyer made a mistake cleaning out chemistry guys such as David Eckstein and Matt Stairs. The 2011 clubhouse was a wet rag. So...

Yes, they sure did, per Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com. I think I need to re-read Fire Joe Morgan again. Pierre was their favorite (player) punching bag after David Eckstein and Darin Erstad. in association with Analysis and features focusing on...

Since this seems to get asked every time a player retires, does David Eckstein belong in the Hall of Fame? Don’t make me laugh. But if I was constructing a Hall of People-That-Were-Important-To-Sabermetrics, Eckstein would be one of the first players I...

Ability to get a uniform muddy and grass stained even in the apparent absence of mud or grass. One is disqualified from this list if they have ever been referred to as a "natural talent" or "physically gifted". 5. David Eckstein - David Eckstein would...

I don't buy the complaints - because, honestly, anyone paid millions of dollars to workout constantly is going to end up getting bigger, especially if he makes weight gain and bulk a goal - but there is no doubting the change. Now, Barry Bonds was...

“Much of David Eckstein’s value goes well beyond statistics — his grit and desire.” Example: “He was pumping-heart and all-out hustle in mud-caked spikes.” Example: “David Eckstein, the scrappy infielder who’s good at getting on base” Example: “Eckstein...