Open Thread: 4/17, Padres vs. Rockies
Colorado @ San Diego
I've got some breaking news about tonight's game. I know you are all excited because the Miracle of Mobile is pitching, but your buddy jbox is a little bit clumsy and broke Jake Peavy's head off. The miniature give away bobble head isn't as durable as one might expect. This can only mean certain doom for our Padres. It's an omen folks, the bad kind. Not that there is necessarily a good kind of omen.
I'll just say it right now: My Bad.
Bud Black has some line up changes tonight:
Tony Clark at first.
Justin Huber in left.
Scott Hairston in center.
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Bud Black on the pre-game show
He’s throwing BP today.
He’s very happy with the starting pitching and defense.
Team hitting is okay. RISP is down. Run production and power are down.
by jbox on Apr 17, 2008 4:13 PM PDT 0 recs
Rotation changes via Bud Black
Maddux pitching tomorrow. Chris Young and Maddux are switching spots.
by jbox on Apr 17, 2008 4:16 PM PDT 0 recs
Reason
Maddux only threw 68 pitches on Sunday and Chris Young was having some stiffness and might be helped out by the day off.
by jbox on
Apr 17, 2008 4:17 PM PDT
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Dude
use a piece of gum. It won’t fix the bobble, but his head will stay in place. C’mon it’ll work!
"The first pitch is grounded into left field. No, wait a minute. It's ball one. Low and outside." ~ Jerry Coleman
by sqrunt on Apr 17, 2008 4:20 PM PDT 0 recs
Callix Crabbe
As long as we’re going to see some bench players start, why not Callix? I want to see what he can do as a starter. I don’t have any stats to justify starting him or anything, I’d just like to see what he can do. And he has speed which would be nice on the basepaths.
Poor bobble Jake. I had the Peavy bobble with him in a race car, and his head broke off that one too.
by lab_mouse on Apr 17, 2008 4:27 PM PDT 0 recs
Bud said Calix will start in the next game or so.
Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand.
Leo Durocher
by planetjeffy on
Apr 17, 2008 6:10 PM PDT
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I support this lineup.
www.PadsAndEnds.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 17, 2008 4:33 PM PDT 0 recs
This is bad
this is like the cats. Bad moon rising.
Oh my god. Oh my god, what's happening to me? I'm like that Texas woman who gave her son brain damage by holding him under water. (gasps) I'm just like Barbara Bush! - Lois Griffin
by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 4:40 PM PDT 0 recs
Poll
I love me some Nevin.
Oh my god. Oh my god, what's happening to me? I'm like that Texas woman who gave her son brain damage by holding him under water. (gasps) I'm just like Barbara Bush! - Lois Griffin
by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 4:46 PM PDT 0 recs
Nevin is the best thing that happened to that show
And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.
by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 4:58 PM PDT
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Seconded
Or thirded, whatever.
I didn’t care much for Nev as a player, but on the radio, he’s gold!
The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.
by Axion on
Apr 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT
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Are you kidding me?
That guy is a douchebag!!!
He adds NOTHING to the show.
by jpleeg2 on
Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT
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Lefties
that makes only 1 lefty in the lineup right? Good day to give Aid and Jimmy B a blow, but I think Bardo should have gotten a deep blow too if we are going bud black sunday afternoon special.
Oh my god. Oh my god, what's happening to me? I'm like that Texas woman who gave her son brain damage by holding him under water. (gasps) I'm just like Barbara Bush! - Lois Griffin
by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 4:50 PM PDT 0 recs
that...that ain't right
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 4:59 PM PDT
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Go Padres!
Lets go global warming on their rocky mountain asses!
VIII. Chargers at Steelers -- Sunday, Nov. 16
Pittsburgh's offensive line could struggle with San Diego's pass rush. But then they would also struggle with San Diego State's pass rush.
by sdsuaztec4 on Apr 17, 2008 5:25 PM PDT 0 recs
Line-up changes
Hopefully T. Clark will get the start on Sunday as well. He hits well in AZ and is 4 for 8 against Randy Johnson.
by Drama on Apr 17, 2008 5:29 PM PDT 0 recs
No "Go Padres!"?
No “Yay Padres!”?
This worries me.
by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 17, 2008 6:05 PM PDT 0 recs
more bad omens
VIII. Chargers at Steelers -- Sunday, Nov. 16
Pittsburgh's offensive line could struggle with San Diego's pass rush. But then they would also struggle with San Diego State's pass rush.
by sdsuaztec4 on
Apr 17, 2008 6:21 PM PDT
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mud:
has said “frozen pizza” 5 times in the last 2 games.
by soulSD on Apr 17, 2008 7:08 PM PDT 0 recs
Try turning off Step It Up And Dance
See if that helps.
(I’m cranky after last night.)
by Winfield's Ghost on
Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT
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Randy Marsh is.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on
Apr 17, 2008 7:11 PM PDT
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Hey All
Looking forward to watching Jake tonight, and having some fun (as always) in here.
by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT 0 recs
Way to work the count there, Briles.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT 0 recs
I wonder what the franchise will look like in 20 years
He’s been 15 forever.
by Dex on Apr 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT 0 recs
Are you effin kidding me?!?!?!
That first pitch was at Tony Clark’s ankles, and the 2nd was at his calves.
by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:18 PM PDT 0 recs
Did I miss a memo????
Are we only allowing posts every 2 minutes now??
Where is everyone??
by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT 0 recs
I'm biting my nails
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT
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I discipline myself
By biting my toenails too and letting the finger ones grow.
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT
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Also
I’m trying to predict Francis’ pitches by count using this
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT
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Apparently Scott Hairson has a six-foot bat!!
Or, he seems to think so.
by California Penal on Apr 17, 2008 7:23 PM PDT 0 recs
For the baseball?
When he throws spitters?
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT
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Hollidat doesn't like touching bases
You should know this KBot!
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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Holliday overslid the bag
Khalil took the tag off
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT
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Holiday
Slid past the bag, but K-bot didn’t keep the tag on
by jpleeg2 on
Apr 17, 2008 7:31 PM PDT
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If...
he goes deep here though, he’ll be forgiven, surely
by Futbolista on
Apr 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT
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Iguchi
was backing up on that one too. I had a bad feeling the throw wouldn’t have been strong enough
by Futbolista on
Apr 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
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So if memory serves
Khalil owns Francis.
And, I'm still waiting for Meredith or Bell to come in the seventh inning of April 4's game with the bases loaded, the score tied and Thatcher struggling.
by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:32 PM PDT 0 recs
Rockies vs. Peavy
Garrett Atkins: .389 (7-for-18, 2B, BB, 4 SO)
Clint Barmes: .200 (2-for-10, SO)
Brad Hawpe: .375 (6-for-16, 2B, 3B, HR, 3 BB, 2 SO)
Todd Helton: .342 (13-for-38, 6 2B, 3 HR, 3 BB, 5 SO)
Matt Holliday: .389 (7-for-18, HR, 5 BB, 4 SO)
Chris Iannetta: .333 (1-for-3, SO)
Scott Podsednik: .333 (2-for-6, SO)
Ryan Spilborghs: .000 (0-for-3, SO)
Willy Taveras: .375 (6-FOR-16, 4 SO)
Yorvit Torrealba: .353 (6-for-17, 2B, 2 HR, BB, SO)
Troy Tulowitzki: .333 (3-for-9, 2B, 3B, BB, 2 SO)
Padres vs. Francis
Josh Bard: .385 (5-for-13, BB, 3 SO)
Tony Clark: .111 (1-for-9, BB, SO)
Jim Edmonds: .083 (1-for-12, 5 SO)
Brian Giles: .225 (9-for-40, 2 2B, 3B, 7 BB)
Adrian Gonzalez: .174 (4-for-23, HR, BB, 9 SO)
Khalil Greene: .323 (10-for-31, 2 2B, 3 HR, 3 BB, 6 SO)
Scott Hairston: .300 (3-for-10, 2B, SO)
Justin Huber: .333 (1-for-3, SO)
Tadahito Iguchi: .500 (1-for-2, 2B, BB)
Kevin Kouzmanoff: .467 (7-for-15, 3 2B, 2 HR, SO)
by jpleeg2 on
Apr 17, 2008 7:33 PM PDT
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Those numbers...
against jake by the rockies are pretty good. Who would’ve thought?
by Futbolista on
Apr 17, 2008 7:35 PM PDT
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Anyone who has ever seen "baseball" at Coors field.
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:36 PM PDT
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woah what's jake doing with the new shoes?
dude that’s not even legal
by Dex on Apr 17, 2008 7:34 PM PDT 0 recs
Those are hitting shoes.
The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.
by Axion on
Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT
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Did you guys know
You can watch MLB.com’s old-style gameday for AAA games. Unfortunately, Portland’s game vs the mini purple dinosaurs is rained out.
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by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT 0 recs
The Crowd
FYI…. there seemed to be a pretty big walk-up crowd tonight, at least what I could see at the right field ticket window.
So, it may be a later than normal arriving crowd.
by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:38 PM PDT 0 recs
That explains the crap on his hands
No batting gloves = pine tar on hands. I thought this might be the case but all the old photos had him wearing gloves at the plate.
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by Wonko on Apr 17, 2008 7:39 PM PDT 0 recs
nicely done
I dunno what to tell you, Marge! I don't think about things. I mean, I respect those who do, but... I just try and make the day not hurt until I can crawl back in with you. - Homer Simpson
by Boilermaker19 on Apr 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT 0 recs
Silver Slugger for jake?
With enough sportcenter hype….
by Futbolista on Apr 17, 2008 7:40 PM PDT 0 recs
He needs a HR first
And someone needs to kneecap Micah Owings.
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by Wonko on
Apr 17, 2008 7:41 PM PDT
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Angry, obese man
Carlos Zambrano jacked one today, too.
The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.
by Axion on
Apr 17, 2008 7:43 PM PDT
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5 Ks
Keep it up, Jake.
The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.
by Axion on Apr 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT 0 recs
"Like somebody messed with his Charlie Daniels records"
Matt rules
by matto619 on Apr 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT 0 recs
Jeff Francis?
Really?
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on Apr 17, 2008 7:52 PM PDT 0 recs
Who let that kid on the field?
Somebody call his mother!
The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.
by Axion on
Apr 17, 2008 7:58 PM PDT
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Clark
Not looking good against Francis at all!!
Looking at the career stats, I woulda almost preferred Huber to get the start at 1B and Crabbe to get his first major league start in LF.
by jpleeg2 on Apr 17, 2008 7:53 PM PDT 0 recs
That's a little too Sundayish for me.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThirdGonzalez on
Apr 17, 2008 7:56 PM PDT
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Clark is Sundayish
All you’re doing is taking him out and putting Crabbe in.
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