Is Gaslamp Ball a bust?

by osbug on Apr 24, 2008 7:01 AM PDT

Three weeks into the season, I find myself getting more and more frustrated with the blog production of gaslampball.com. I think now is a good time to take a hard look at their career in a Padres uniform.

Batting Average: Over the last few games we have seen wrong lineups posted, we have seen plain no-shows (due to "techinical difficulties"...aka Outfit Shopping I am sure"), and just plain lack of hustle as evidenced by things such as "Padres are rad, blah blah blah they'll beat the Astros blah blah blah. [Insert Amazing statistical evidence here]". Please.

Decline: Look at the evidence I just gave you. What's scary is that GLB isn't improving every season...they are actually getting worse with each season. Does the blame lay with the "coaching staff" or GLB itself?

Power: The managements reluctance to bring in some heavy hitting interviews around here is really starting to cost the team. The lack of interviews with guys such as Clay "Ratfink" Hensley, and Claw Meredith I believe has directly lead to our loss of the 18YOGP. There feeble attempts to "reclassify them all as gaslamp ball girl posse" just shows where management stands. They don't even bother to hide the fact that it's just so they don't have to produce more styles of t shirts. It doesn't change the fact that the GLBGP just isn't showing up to the games.

Petco Park: GLB is awful at home. They do things like insult awesome human individuals like Jayson Werth, kiss PSAs butt for free water (yet no hard hitting interview), and refuse to sign autographs for anyone. Then their groundscrew is busy cleaning up the Open Threads as soon as the game is over.

Curt Schilling?!?! Exactly

Injuries: I hate to even bring it up again...but it's impossible to ignore. GLB has only played in 121 games in each of the last two seasons. Which leaves us with a sdsuaztec4-type player starting the other 40 or so Open Threads. Can they withstand a full season in the majors? Are they capable of giving us 150 games or more?

FrequentGLBers Program What happened to the loyalty program? Where are my GLBbux? Where are the tshirts? Obviously they don't care about the fans. Next they will announce that it will cost $10 to be able to make posts each season.

Lack of Respect Broken Jake bobblehead. Need I say more? And they keep letting that cat show up around here.

Also, what's with the lack of appearances by the Rally Unicorn? Why do they refuse to let the up and coming stars play, yet keep giving at bats to washed up veterans? Maybe we should trade them while we have a chance, before the rest of SB*Nation figures out that they are a bust. We can probably get something of value for them still. If we get a reasonable offer before the trade deadline, are they gone?

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Best. FanPost. Ever.

”...which leaves us with a sdsuaztec4-type player…” was far and away my favorite line.

Well done, osbug!! Get this man his GLBux!!!

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 24, 2008 7:06 AM PDT 0 recs

Giving this some more thought

“Why do they refuse to let the up and coming stars play, yet keep giving at bats to washed up veterans? Maybe we should trade them while we have a chance…”

I agree to a pt, but here’s the problem. The market for Drama is thin – I don’t think we would get much in return. His weaknesses have been on full display thus far and its clear he’s not the guy we saw a year ago. But I think the only thing we might be able to get in return would be a DbacksSkins-type commenter and as much as Drama has sucked so far this season, that guy is hundred times worse and I’d rather see Drama struggle and hope he can return to form.

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 24, 2008 7:14 AM PDT 1 recs

I knew

somebody would start putting names to the Washed Up Veterans. Unlike GLB and their totalitarian letters to Bud Black, I think the community should have a bigger voice. I think Drama has something left in the tank. Maybe we can trade him for DodgerBlueBalls. Yes, he probably wouldn’t get along with most of the clubhouse, but at least their would be less PFOB for Penny around here. I am sure all that PFOB contributed to the departure of the GLBGP.

by osbug on Apr 24, 2008 7:25 AM PDT up 0 recs

Well, sure

If I thought we could get DodgerBlueBalls, then I’d be interested. But I think you are way overestimating Drama’s value at this point. I mean, that Frank Thomas post was horrific and everyone saw it. I think any potential interest was killed off right then.

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 24, 2008 7:32 AM PDT up 0 recs

Isn't it Ironic?

As much joy as the original Bust thread continues to bring us, I would like to point out the true significance of it. That was the thread that got Phantom to join GLB. Definitely the high point of Drama’s career. Ironically, he continues to take away ABs from Phantom.

Maybe if we include Wiggins we can get DodgerBlueBalls. After all, he is starting to show his true colors with his latest fanpost, and maybe it will help get the charges dropped. We can then sign Wiggins’ Mom, and maybe she can help solve the Trevor problem.

by osbug on Apr 24, 2008 7:58 AM PDT up 0 recs

(recommend)

I vow that if I were traded to The GLB, that I would leave behind all PFOB for Bad Penny. However, you would have to excuse me for still having to pull out my Stomach Zamboni Machine for every time that James Loney or Matt Kemp came to the plate for an at-bat, though. Old habits die hard, I suppose

Also, if traded for, I promise to track down and crack the skull of any fool coming on The GLB posting a “+1” instead of “(recommend).” You can leave that +1 crap out in the land of cactus, sub-par Mark Grace commentaries, and Circle K stores!!!

Paul Lo Duca is MLB's Pablo Escobar..

by DodgerBlueBalls on Apr 24, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up 7 recs

The Curse of Wiggins

I’m pretty sure that trading Wiggins is the worst thing GLB could possibly do.

"If baseball is about beer and offense, then this is a lousy time to be a Padres fan." -- Geoff Young

by TheGrandHatching on Apr 25, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up 1 recs

He is

like the Milton Bradley of Gaslamp Ball. He is a heavy hitter while he is here, but he is constantly on the DL because he is spending time in jail, or grounded, or on the bus.

by osbug on Apr 25, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up 2 recs

Good One.

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 25, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

I have become the Khalil Greene of the GLB.

“Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes.”

"I had a very bad dream...it lasted 39 years, two weeks and two days..."

by Drama on Apr 24, 2008 7:38 AM PDT up 0 recs

I feel like Melvin Nieves

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 24, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up 0 recs

Probably like the Trevor Hoffman

We don’t know what GLB would be like without you, and you’ve been such an amazing part of the organization, but recently you keep going out there and blowing your chances. It hurts to keep hoping. . . .

Capri. Baseball will get me through the Bar Exam.

by Demoira on Apr 26, 2008 11:17 AM PDT up 0 recs

I dunno

I don’t see DodgerBlueBalls having any less PFOB for Penny than Drama has. I think we’d be better off looking at a multi poster trade for a Richard Wade style blogger (or Simers even?), shake things up a bit, let people know we mean business.
WG is right though interest for drama could be dwindling, even his Flirt Lair is limited these days. Not to mention the recent “2008 GLB Predictions” which could easily be re-labeled, “Duh 38 ways to state the bleedin’ obvious”!

"We've... we've got lumps of it 'round the back."

by ABY on Apr 24, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

No chance

You guys couldn’t put together a package that we’d consider in trade for DbacksSkins. Just look at his numbers- the guy comments for a pretty good average, he’s got moderate power, good in-post leadership, and proven post-season experience. Plus, he can switch-comment, so it doesn’t matter if you’re a left-handed or right-handed poster, he’s ready for it. And you can’t over-rate the role of the veteran presence- or maybe, given the signing of Tony Clark, the Padres can. Hmm. Either way, no deal.

"It's such a fine line between stupid and clever."

by kishi on Apr 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up 2 recs

I'm actually flattered

that somebody would take up my case.

I would only seek to add that I’ve posted in MANY stadiums…... the ‘Pit, GLB, TrueBlueLA, McCoveyChronicles, Purple Row, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Athletics Nation, Camden Chat, etc., etc.; so I’ve already proved that I can post in any stadium. Heck—I’ve posted at Hogs Haven too, so I can even hit in a football stadium.

But I’ll give the Dbacks the hometown discount. So, be careful what you do….

"I was tied to a chair and he had a baseball bat. Pissing him off was the smart thing to do."

by DbacksSkins on Apr 26, 2008 2:44 AM PDT up 0 recs

Please...

did ya read his/her signature?

"We've... we've got lumps of it 'round the back."

by ABY on Apr 26, 2008 3:49 AM PDT up 0 recs

we've actually been trying to trade DbackSkins away

we’re ready to just release him outright

by Dex on Apr 26, 2008 6:23 AM PDT up 1 recs

DFA please

by Winfield's Ghost on Apr 27, 2008 6:47 AM PDT up 0 recs

MEOW!

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by Jonny Dub on Apr 24, 2008 7:36 AM PDT 0 recs

Great

I am not even going to bother watching tonights game.

by osbug on Apr 24, 2008 7:53 AM PDT up 0 recs

To add insult to injury

I even snapped this pic at Petco Park (by the store)

"We've... we've got lumps of it 'round the back."

by ABY on Apr 24, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up 0 recs

I've always loved

that there’s half a beer in the background. Just a guy, hangin’ out, gettin’ drunk and putting helmets on his cat.

Or sometimes I think the cat is drunk, and that’s why his helmet is on sideways.

by Dalton on Apr 24, 2008 8:42 AM PDT up 0 recs

His helmet is on sideways

because he’s about to anally probe you.

"If baseball is about beer and offense, then this is a lousy time to be a Padres fan." -- Geoff Young

by TheGrandHatching on Apr 24, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

I flipped a coin

It came up heads so I pushed the recommend button. Tails was going to be an osbug ban.

by Dex on Apr 24, 2008 7:55 AM PDT 0 recs

Yikes

Not even a warning or a 25 game suspension so I could explain that my post was tainted by an outside source?

Have you ever banned anyone from here?

by osbug on Apr 24, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up 0 recs

Yep

We are getting less and less patient.

by jbox on Apr 24, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

God I love this place

I woke up in such a terrible mood this morning after last night’s game. I hate that I haven’t been able to participate as much this year (stupid life!), but GLB is always a good place to get my head right about this team.

by Phantom on Apr 24, 2008 8:18 AM PDT 0 recs

Terrible Mood

Because Lake Elsinore whooped on High Desert yesterday?

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 24, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

Me too!!

It’s funny because last night my boyfriend asked me if I wanted season tickets again (I think he was thinking that would be a good gift to give me as he knows that $$ had a lot to do with why I did not renew again last year). And I said to him…”Honey, other than the three home games I’ve attended..of which two were free…I have not watch a single Padres game start to finish yet this season. I have NO TIME to go to games. I have no time to play in the open threads on Gaslamp even if I can watch on tv…ticket money spent on me would be a waste for at least another two years.” So..yeah…I hear ya on life interrupting my Padre fan status. Given the team’s overall suckage so far, maybe that’s not so bad. BUT….given how much I love this site, I am missing posts just like THIS which will, I know, make the possible horrible season seem not so bad.

long way of saying, great post!!

by Christina on Apr 25, 2008 8:56 AM PDT up 0 recs

Hmmm....

Given the team’s overall suckage so far, maybe that’s not so bad.

Maybe…just MAYBE…there suckatude is partly because of you lack of posting? Maybe they just aren’t inspired enough? Come to think of it…maybe that is why GLB’s offense is down this season too…

by osbug on Apr 25, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up 0 recs

Then we are in some serious trouble!!

My availability for baseball wont open up until late June!!! We’ll be 40 games back by then ;-)

by Christina on Apr 25, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up 0 recs

Me too!

I really really wish I could be here more. I always have so much fun talking to everyone, no matter how bad my boys are doing. Senior year, getting ready for college, working, family….everything has me so busy! The problem is I get home at like 9ish every night that I have to TiVo the games and I dont want to go to GLB because I dont want to know what happens before I watch it. But I actually I have been at the games too, so I cant be on the computer. You see how that works? So yeah…thats my justification. I will have a good talk with padparazzi and we will vow to come back. I will try harder I promise!

And who tried to name is the Gaslamp Ball Girl Posse?

by padresgirlforlife44 on Apr 26, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up 0 recs

gaslamp ball girl posse?

i thought we were the 18yods. haha. i’ve been watching all the games since i got back from france. i’ve just been slacking off in posting.. as well as my school work. my senioritis is getting bad… i’ve also been pretty busy w/ all the college stuff & just finishing my senior year that i haven’t gone to a game this season!! =[

since i’ll have a long summer break…. i promise all of you that the 18yods will come back. ;) i’m going to sdsu. so you’ll hear more from us soon. i’ll write a “diary” as soon as i go to a game.

Laura

by padparazzi on May 1, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

DITTO!

Capri. Baseball will get me through the Bar Exam.

by Demoira on Apr 26, 2008 11:20 AM PDT up 0 recs

outfit shopping

Here’s a recommendation.

by pjbno4 on Apr 24, 2008 9:13 AM PDT 0 recs

(recommend)

(for the second time)

(let’s see if this p.o.s. can work)

"If baseball is about beer and offense, then this is a lousy time to be a Padres fan." -- Geoff Young

by TheGrandHatching on Apr 24, 2008 7:32 PM PDT 0 recs

My god

I’ve gone a week without checking in. This might be the best post in the history of interwebbing, and I missed my chance to be join the repartee in a timely fashion…

"Have faith in the Yankees, my son. Think of the great DiMaggio."

by jscape2000 on Apr 30, 2008 9:36 PM PDT 0 recs