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San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals, Jul 18, 2008 5:15 PM PDT


I really hope Maddux wins tonight.  I know it's fun to root for the Padres to lose, but I just feel terrible for Maddux.  He's started twelve games now without a win.  When was his last win?  May 10th.  Let that sink in for a minute.

Sports Network:

The 42-year-old, who has five losses, seven no-decisions and a 4.11 earned run average during that rough patch, has often been victimized by San Diego's sluggish offense, as the Padres have scored three runs or less eight times during his winless span.

Go Padres!!  Go Maddux!




 

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I like that lineup better than most I've seen this year

Minus the 8 hole

"We will never be the darlings of the chabliss and brie crowd who disdain us."

by The Kipper on Jul 18, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

I just realized that all we have to do is go 25-41 the rest of the way to reach our goal.
Should be easy enough… from pretenders to contenders… It’s gonna be Christmas in September for WG!

"We will never be the darlings of the chabliss and brie crowd who disdain us."

by The Kipper on Jul 18, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 singles to start the game. Wow.

"We will never be the darlings of the chabliss and brie crowd who disdain us."

by The Kipper on Jul 18, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AID!

take a walk

"He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt"

by penguinpatrol on Jul 18, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bah

we suck

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"We will never be the darlings of the chabliss and brie crowd who disdain us."

"We will never be the darlings of the chabliss and brie crowd who disdain us."

by The Kipper on Jul 18, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

But I wish that I had

"We will never be the darlings of the chabliss and brie crowd who disdain us."

by The Kipper on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is really funny

Is that a Homer Simpson quote? I read it on the Padres page at Baseball Fever and cant stop laughing

by strummer on Jul 18, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

funny

"We will never be the darlings of the chabliss and brie crowd who disdain us."

by The Kipper on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I havent laughed this hard

since PMac thought Monument Park was a hot dog stand

by strummer on Jul 18, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you see that budweiser "american lager" ad?

that’s InBev trying to convince you that cardinal red hasn’t actually turned into communist red.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this game is performing well below my expectations

i fully expected the cardinals to have a 4 run lead by now.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

they want to pace themselves

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Game Over

Game Over Dudes!

by Jonny Dub on Jul 18, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

First Inning Story

Padres: 2 men on, 0 outs = 0 runs

Cards: 0 men on, 2 outs = 2 runs

"He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt"

by penguinpatrol on Jul 18, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jammed

Why is it that our power hitters are always getting Jammed. Especially GIles, he is always getting jammed and popping the ball up.

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

alright Khalil!

waaaaay overdue

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

vasgersian talking about the bunt criticism

Didn’t Matt and Mud make the very same criticisms last night?

And that homer was Khalil trying to explain why he shouldn’t be pinch hit for with minor leaguers.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Look at you!

Enjoying channel 4 broadcast during an away game. You are no longer in the MLB.tv club. Congratulations.

by SD Chick N on Jul 18, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's so weird

seeing the guys so much more clearly on television as opposed to computer screen and in real time… It makes the pain of losing that much more distinct.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flag Protocal

The blue field should be facing east or north. It’s facing east, so it’s all good.

by Jonny Dub on Jul 18, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wait what?

I thought the blue was always supposed to be in the upper left corner.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not

When visible on both sides.

by Jonny Dub on Jul 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bro-BI!!

"He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt"

by penguinpatrol on Jul 18, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what is this????

driving in runs….?

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

predictable K

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we are a bunch of

lolligaggers…

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Double Play depth maybe

Hey BUD have your ever heard of it?

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is that a bar in Hollywood?

because Spencer and Heidi are soooo going there.

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEY NOW

BUD is learning what can happen when you bunt, WOW!

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my goodness

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

man

that’s catfish ball right there.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JODY!!!!

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow!

let’s go catfish!

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh Jody

I love your big brains and your homeruns

by SD Chick N on Jul 18, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that pinko commie bastard

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bizarro padres

these are our runs for the week.

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No way, these are stored up runs from this season

We’ve been conserving them and depositing them in IndyMac. Now there’s a run on the bank!

by SD Chick N on Jul 18, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matty...no

That Hornsby joke was very not good

by matto619 on Jul 18, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"what's that? i was ignoring you"

classic matty

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BALLS!!!!!

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

friggen a

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

F you Maddux

You don’t deserve a trade now. This is your team.

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 18, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On the plus side...

This DEFINITELY isn’t one of those “Greg Maddux Hard Luck Losses.” I love you Greg, but they got you 6 runs.

Wait a minute…..is this payback? Sneaky, Maddux. Sneaky.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

khalils swing was so pathetic

that milk came out of my nose i was laughing so hard…

would be much less weird if i was drinking milk right now…

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

0-23

Wow he needs a slump buster. I still love his defense though

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

a fat chick?

i kid i kid

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Directv

Thats why I love the baseball package through Directv because I get to choose the announcers I want.

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Matty's

different emotions behind “Santa Maria!”. This one sounded really depressed.

by jbox on Jul 18, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCKING THATCHER

i’m going to the stadium with a pitchfork and a torch, who’s with me???

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dude Bud wants to lose

You know I could go for a sandwich, but uh, I'm not gonna open two jars. I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars.

by C8LIN B on Jul 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bud doesnt want to lose

He just doesnt know how to manage to win!

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Queen of the Run Faries!

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jul 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or in England

faeres

Baseball was, is and always will be to me the best game in the world. -Babe Ruth

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jul 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great.

Go eat some more HGH, Ankiel.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Miles?!?!

so that’s the guy we’re lifting Thatch for?

i think Bud Black is actually clinically retarded.

i’m going to start calling him Corky and just be done with it….

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why are we tied?

We should be down by at least five at this point.

Maddux can’t win, right? Just wanna make sure we screw him one more time.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I liked this Rick Ankiel better

Greg Maddux walked; Rafael Furcal popped to Will Clark in foul territory; Ankiel threw a wild pitch (Maddux to second); Ankiel threw a wild pitch (Maddux to third); Andruw Jones walked; Ankiel threw a wild pitch (A. Jones to 2nd); Chipper Jones was called out on strikes; Andrés Galarraga walked (Maddux scores, A. Jones to 3rd on wild pitch); Brian Jordan singled to Ray Lankford (A. Jones scored, Galarraga to 2nd); Ankiel threw a wild pitch (Galarraga to 3rd, Jordan to 2nd); Reggie Sanders walked; Walt Weiss singled to Lankford (Galarraga scored, Jordan scored, Sanders to 2nd); Mike James replaced Ankiel; Javy López popped to Fernando Viña; 4 R, 2 H, 0 E, 2 LOB. Braves 4, Cardinals 6.[2]

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What was that

I thought if somone stole 2nd they were automatically safe????? Oh wait, thats if they steal on us. My bad!

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Feels like a 23 inning game

I am so used to 2 hr games that we lose 2-0. This game is lasting forever.

by SDfaninAZ on Jul 18, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holy head

only the padres…

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ahh the 8th inning

where the Padres poop on the field.

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pitch out???

are they high?

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

I have to buy some weed from Harry.

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and here... let's waste a ball

pitch out is terrific right there just to give the cards a little more of an advantage.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a little surprising, no?

I mean, not if you’ve watched Bud all yr long. But still…

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

surprising part

It’s almost like he’s thinking strategy or trying to outthink the other manager, but then we know it’s bud black, so obviously that can’t be the case, in which case, i just don’t know what it was.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

its horrifying

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very weird decsion

particularly because Bell has been a little wild.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess this isn't really Bud's fault

When you’re a 100% bad team, you’re gonna be bad no matter what other factors you throw in there.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's kind of bummer, really

Because I really wanted to rip Bud for bringing in Trevor in a tie game next inning. So I’m disappointed, but in a different kind of way.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa Rodriguez?

did Khalil get benched in a close game??

comical…

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

man, ankiel was safe!

if he had slid, I think he gets that call.

by Dex on Jul 18, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shades of jeremy giambi

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or was it the stache...

i dont remember

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can't slide...

...his ass hurts from all the injections.

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it funny...

....when you hear the opposing announcers scoreboard watching? Talking about the teams that are just ahead of them in the standings…or just below them…and whether or not they have won or lost tonight?

I really wish Matty V and Mud would talk about what the Nationals and Mariners did tonight in the race for the Strasburg. That would be so awesome.

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, there's always the 9th inning!

Where the Padres are merely 0-for-The Entire Season

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bell threw 40 pitches?

That should bode well for the next few games.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

avalance

Pop-Gun Padres '08

by soulSD on Jul 18, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

avalanche

Pop-Gun Padres '08

by soulSD on Jul 18, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd just like to point out that LaRussa is a drunk and Ankiel is a steroid user

And Pujols broke Chris Young’s face and Josh Bard’s leg and then laughed about it in the dugout. And Troy Glaus was in the Mitchell Report. And Skip Schumacher touches little kids and was on Dateline NBC and….

Wait…why am I even bothering to hate the other team? THE PADRES ARE FUCKING TERRIBLE.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick Poll

Hypothetical here…let’s say we lose all 11 games on this road trip. Would they fire Bud?

Yes or No?

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

please?

www.wellbelowthemendozaline.blogspot.com

by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

Pop-Gun Padres '08

by soulSD on Jul 18, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They aren't firing him

If they were gonna make a move, the break was the perfect time because they’ve all but admitted the season is over.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha.

Just killed 4 Otter Pops.

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4???

We had Sonic tonight.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're little....

You do one of those banana split shakes?

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn...that sounds good.

They just opened up a new Sonic like a mile away from us. It’s right across the street from the high school. Can’t wait for September.

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(Wearing a sling on my arm.)

“Then can you at least help me push this couch into the back of my van?”

Speaking of that….did you see the Miley Cyrus post on wwtdd today?

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Then I went and took a shower.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The first line was pure gold.

“You didn’t read that and actually think I was gonna post a picture of a naked 15 year old, did you. You’re a f**kin pervert.”

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

that was hilarious. that site slays me

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hi im chris hanson

why dont you have a seat…

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean All-Star Manager Bud Black?

How could you let HIM go?

They should fire him at 3 a.m. like the Mets did to Randolph. Classy.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

but wait until they get to a crappier city. Cincy or Pittsburgh, maybe. That way it’s a longer flight home, too.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cincy would be perfect.

That airport sucks. The Pittsburgh one is nice….it’s like a damn mall,

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah that airport blows

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait until the Mets series

After the game, KT hits him with a shovel and they bury him in left field of the new stadium the Mets are building.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The way the season is going

KT would miss and hit Adrian instead.

by Winfield's Ghost on Jul 18, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adrian doesn't have to dig

Everyone else, grab a shovel. Twenty five of you are going on a road trip. Ten of you ain’t comin’ back.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Ladies and gentlemen, I suffer with you...

I’ve never seen such stupid baseball playing in my life.”

Oh, Ray Kroc. The more things change….

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

St. Louis announcers: "This ball club finds ways to win"

Yeah. For example, they have the San Diego Padres on their schedule. Way to grind it out.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly, and that's with minimal effort

Wait until they quit altogether. Then they’ll really achieve something.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad they had the all star break

to get their heads together and focus on more suckier.

Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand.
Leo Durocher

by planetjeffy on Jul 18, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"being more suckier"

Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand.
Leo Durocher

by planetjeffy on Jul 18, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I gotta say....

I think I liked: “focus on more suckier” better.

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your 2008 Padres: Focus on More Suckier!

It sounds like it was translated from the Japanese. Probably by Terrmel Sledge.

by goose1 on Jul 18, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

glad I could to be contributing

Baseball is like church. Many attend; few understand.
Leo Durocher

by planetjeffy on Jul 18, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

all your base are belong to us

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by justdave on Jul 18, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No doubt.

This road trip is going to be embarrassing.

by Drama on Jul 18, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Steve Quis quote to start the Postgame Show

After this game, I will use a quote from “Animal House”, ‘My advice to you, Padre fans, is to start drinking heavily.’

I couldnt help it, I laughed so hard I wet myself. And I promised myself I would do my best to uphold my part of that quote.

"Call the ball, Maverick"~Matty V. smooth sylings

by eastbaysd on Jul 19, 2008 1:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

L



ಠ_ಠ

can you cure us of this fate
mock the litany in its face

by Axion on Jul 19, 2008 2:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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