Around the Mission: 7/15 Padres links

by jbox on Jul 15, 2009 9:18 AM PDT

XX Sports Radio: Heath Bell Interview (MP3)
Heath shares the story about his long journey to the All-Star Game in St. Louis.
Bad mix: Padres' drought, aces out
"We knew going into the season that we were going to be outmanned due to our payroll," Padres General Manager Kevin Towers said. "We thought we would be competitive, though, because we had Peavy and Young at the top of the rotation. When we sat down this spring, we thought if Jake and Chris stayed healthy, we'd be OK. When they both went down, I knew we were in big trouble."
Padres look for help in second half | padres.com: News
Inexperience brought on by injuries played a big part in the Padres' inconsistent first half. They hope that the return of several players after the All-Star break will help out their struggling offense and pitching.
Who's your Padre?: How Jayson Werth nearly became a Padre ...
"We actually tried to sign him before he went to the Phillies, but [Philadelphia GM Pat] Gillick beat me to him."
Home Run Derby Thoughts :: Friar Forecast
Just like the title says.
A swing and a miss
"I'm a guy that has never taken pitches in batting practice, so it was kind of hard to take pitches," Gonzalez said as he made his way out of Busch Stadium. "I was going to try taking pitches, but then I kind of felt out of whack."
Bay the All-Star who got away
"I learned a lot," Bay said of his 13 months in the Padres' system. "Ultimately, I guess, career wise, it was a very good move for me going to Pittsburgh and having the chance to play every day because at that time I don't know if I was going to get that in San Diego.
Bell tolls at the wrong time
"I realized that I've been pitching really good lately and I kind of needed a wake-up call," Bell said. "And this was a very good wakeup call because it doesn't count on my record. I didn't ruin it for the Padres."
Bell philosophical about All-Star loss | padres.com: News
Whatever anguish Heath Bell felt as he walked off the mound after giving up the go-ahead run vanished quickly, replaced by the early memories of his first All-Star Game.
Latos likely to be called up by Padres | padres.com: News
All indications are that one of those players will be 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Mat Latos, will likely will be promoted from Double-A to start at PETCO Park.
Weary Gonzalez has a 'blast' at Derby | padres.com: News
After getting only 2 1/2 hours sleep due to travel difficulties, Padres All-Star Adrian Gonzalez mustered only two homers in the State Farm Home Run Derby.
Chrissy's Outfit of the Day - KSWB
Chrissy show off her Krav Maga skills
July 15: Quick Takes on the All-Star Game | Bernie’s 5 Minutes | STLtoday
I don’t know what Padres reliever Heath Bell was thinking. Before the AL’s Granderson slashed that triple in the top of the 8th, Bell shook off several signs from Molina. Bell wanted to throw the fastball. Molina had other ideas. Bell got his way and through the fastball. Triple. Granderson scored the winning run in what would be a 4-3 victory.
St. Louis - Daily RFT - Photos: Official Playboy All-Star Bash at Lure Nightclub
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"I didn't ruin it for the Padres"

But the Padres ruined it for everyone, YES!

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jul 15, 2009 9:41 AM PDT reply actions

Not Heath's fault

Apparently there was a pattern set by his predecessor…

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Jul 15, 2009 9:57 AM PDT reply actions

Also

Justin Upton was not paying attention when Carl Crawford caught a ball at the fence in left field, so he was unable to replicate that action.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Jul 15, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions

no walks though

and check out that k/9.

based upon that, this is easily explained away by sample size and a high BABIP.

If they would have put him in every year, like they should of, things would have normalized. Count on it.

552

by wrveres on Jul 16, 2009 3:38 AM PDT up reply actions

That "Who's your Padre" link annoys me

I guess I can forgive Corey since Lyle Spencer was the Padres.com guy at the time.

But we did know about this.

Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.

by Wonko on Jul 15, 2009 10:10 AM PDT reply actions

Apparently, I didn't see All Star games in Mr. Werth's future

Calm Down
Chances are, even if we did bring in Werth he wouldn’t make the team. The Padres are just trying to find some cheap right handed power. If the guy can prove that he’s healthy in spring training and can hit the ball over the fence, how does that hurt?

Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.

by Wonko on Jul 15, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions

From Drama

Update….
This is from the U-T this morning…

“An agent for outfielder Jayson Werth said four clubs have offered major league contracts for him. The Padres and Cardinals are among those interested.”

Werth is the grandson of former Cardinal shortstop Dick “Ducky” Schofield. Hopefully, he’ll end up there. I would hate to lose Dex over some douchebag back-up outfielder. Now if it were Vernon Wells or a player of that caliber…we’d just have to find a way to go on without Dex. But for a back-up outfielder…no way.

Memo to baseball managers: You manufacture runs by NOT making outs, not by making them on purpose.

by Wonko on Jul 15, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Drama is so smart...and so funny...

by Drama on Jul 15, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

If we can’t stop their goose step to the World Series by conventional means (winning), then we just have to sabotage their home field advantage by losing the Allstar game. We are the freedom fighters of the MLB. All praise be to Allah.

by soulSD on Jul 15, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Epic Battle

Was going to make a fanpost, but anyone notice the epic battle between

Paplebon: Who is such a dbag that he once did a 3 minute River Dance celebration after striking out his 6 year old nephew in a family whiffle ball tournament, then telling the family precher to “Suck it” after he to him to roll over a pitch to his aunt to end the inning.

versus:

Werth(less): Who on Monday, pushed a disable veteran out of his wheel chair so he could sit down and trim his flavor savor before the media appearance on the field.

During the at bat I was totally expecting Spencer (from the Hills) to run out on the field to proclaim him the Doucheness of them all.

It was a day in history.

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on Jul 15, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs