Smells Like Padres in Here - Friday Edition

by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 6, 2008 8:54 AM PDT Comment 25 comments

Finally, we've found something that McAnulty is good at - using his bulk to get in the way of a pitch.

Here's a look at the future. (Hey we got a shortstop with our last pick yesterday. Nice.)

This guy thinks our catchers suck. The argument is incomplete because there is zero mention of our pitchers. I hope you guys let him know.

The Wolf goes against Santana tonight. Game is 7:05pm PDT.

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well..

He may have neglected to mention the pitchers, but he did get one thing right:

Free agents? I’m sure there may be a couple, but Towers doesn’t like to spend money—and when he does, it’s on a 43-year-old, used-to-be All-Star. So, I just don’t see that happening.

by pjbno4 on Jun 6, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Highest paid padres (courtesy of ESPN)

1. Greg Maddux 10,000,000
2. Brian Giles 9,666,666
3. Trevor Hoffman 7,500,000
4. Jake Peavy 6,500,000
5. Randy Wolf 4,750,000
6. Khalil Greene 4,500,000
7. Tadahito Iguchi 3,850,000
8. Michael Barrett 3,500,000
9. Chris Young 2,625,000
10. Josh Bard 2,237,500
11. Mark Prior 1,000,000

I watched all 23 innings and all I got was this lousy signature.

by Wonko on Jun 6, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN seems to be missing Edmonds from that list

I watched all 23 innings and all I got was this lousy signature.

by Wonko on Jun 6, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Displaced San Diegan living in Florida here

Just wanted to say that Cole Figeuroa is a hell of a ballplayer. Also, even though he switched to SS, he is a natural 2B, and I think more valuable at that position.

by I_Can_Still_Pitch on Jun 6, 2008 9:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Figeuroa

is really, really good. I watch him in a few tournies and was assuming he be a gone in the First 3 rounds. I think he is one of those players that no one appreciates because his last name is Figueroa.

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " ~Frank Sinatra

by Sammy G on Jun 6, 2008 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just looking through the tags....

Games that don’t suck: 6
Games that suck: 18

I'll wait to the day's end when the moon is high
And then I'll rise with the tide with a lust for life...

by Axion on Jun 6, 2008 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sounds about right, no?

by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 6, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

1:3 suck ratio?

Yep, dead on.

I'll wait to the day's end when the moon is high
And then I'll rise with the tide with a lust for life...

by Axion on Jun 6, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Fair and Balanced"

by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 6, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, but did McAnulty

Squeal like a pig?

Now, you listen here! 'e's not the Messiah, 'e's a very naughty boy! Now, go away! -Brian's mother from Life of Brian, or KT

by Boilermaker19 on Jun 6, 2008 12:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sure, our catchers aren't great, but

A quick look at caught stealing percentages will tell you that Carlin’s puts him just above mediocre, and he is but a rookie. Also, the guy fails to mention that Barret’s one success at throwing out a baserunner was due to the runner sliding off the bag.

Now, you listen here! 'e's not the Messiah, 'e's a very naughty boy! Now, go away! -Brian's mother from Life of Brian, or KT

by Boilermaker19 on Jun 6, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If almost every other day

catchers are going 0 for 4+ throwing out runners an account of who’s starting, those numbers will never look good.

It only took Luuuuke one put-out for them to realize he can get ‘em anyway.

I'll wait to the day's end when the moon is high
And then I'll rise with the tide with a lust for life...

by Axion on Jun 6, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Draft

Anyone else get the weird feeling that the fences at Petco are going to be moved in? I bet they get brought in before Opening Day 2010.

by Drama on Jun 6, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Why do you think that?

If anything, I was thinking that they drafted for the dimensions in place – a bunch of mashers.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 6, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Honestly, it's just a crazy hunch.

by Drama on Jun 6, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Frogs are getting to you, aren't they?

by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 6, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ribbit

"Ladies and gentlemen, I suffer with you... I've never seen such stupid baseball playing in my life."

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 6, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the?

Totally missed yesterdays game, heard it was another freak show though. We win by a hit by pitch, we lose iguchi and by all accounts left more men on base than in vietnam!!!

I’m going to the game tonight, anyone else? Section 131, in me Barrett jersey… maybe he’ll get all egocentric and end up kissing me on the cheek ; )

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

by ABY on Jun 6, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I LOVE that you have an MB jersey.

by Drama on Jun 6, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Barrett gets all excited when someone is wearing barrett stuff

he probably would kiss you on the cheek

you can not keep bumping your head against reality and saying it is not there.

by C8LIN B on Jun 6, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Positive Mental Attitude

CY’s got it. He likes our chances of catching the rest of the division! Why the hell not.
Things are starting to look up anyways, with Peavy and Young back and The Savior up someday soon, anything is possible.

by The Kipper on Jun 6, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs