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Game Thread: 8/8, Padres vs. Mets

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New York Mets at San Diego Padres, Aug 8, 2009 7:05 PM PDT


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LOL

Mets put up Edgar’s picture for Adrian

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

There needs to be some kind of scroll lock option

on the Gameday interface … I hate scrolling over it and effing up my view.

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Long ball? At girl friends roller derby mised first inn

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Aug 8, 2009 7:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Yup

Hung the change, I think

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

just tuned in….Latos gave up a homer to Cora? Alex frickn Cora…geez …oh well Padres will get it back

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Long Ball seems to be a problem for him

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Aug 8, 2009 7:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Had to have been

I don’t know any other way he goes from first to third without the ball leaving the infield.

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

So much for that. Stupid Gameday.

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Padres having some good ABs here in the first inning

We might not get anything out of it but we took some good ABs and good hacks at least.

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Headley in for Kouzmanoff tonight

This lineup could be team next year’s Opening Day lineup.

by brewer090 on Aug 8, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Sorry Drama

I think Venable might be good.

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm blown away by this.

I hope he stays good.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

19 RBI in how many games now?

He’s really showing everybody that he belongs. I like it.

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Front page of yahoo sports
Rampaging through the NL since late July, former Ivy Leaguer Will Venable is a brainy pickup for the power needy.

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blanks got hot for a while, and then cooled off.

I hope he can make the adjustments necessary to get going again.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Schnieder is hitting .200.

Why doesn’t Mat just go after him?

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Latos

No much command tonight….but he got the pitcher!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Latos pic on lameday

is goofy as hell…i just saw it for the first time

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

first carrer hit wooo hooo!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

GREAT

ABs by the Padres tonight.

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn.

Eck hasn’t gotten a hit with RiSP in a while.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

doesn’t it seem like its always those types that kill the Pads

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately

a Cora home run and a Wright home run each count the same.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

ya but it stings more when its a Cora type!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, now-

Alex Cora is a badass.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 8, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

no its all about Joey Cora ha!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actual factual...

but baby bruddah of my favorite player ever equals current favorite player.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 8, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

The bar...

You should know shit like this by now.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 8, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Same.

Gettin’ my Josh Hamilton on.

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 8, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep.

Go Chase!

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

BFOP.

Alfonzo up. We’re boned.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope they blow their whole bullpen today.

So if we knock Santana out early tomorrow, they’ll have nothing left.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or if we get through Santana

with the game close or tied, we can score on their pen.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alfonzo really sucks.

At least he didn’t GiDP.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Alfonso

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccccccccccckkkkkkkkkkkkssssssssssssssssssss

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

we'll take it

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

hang a star

on that one

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice job Eck.

Drive him in Adrian!

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

haha gameday said

line drive to RF when it was a bloop hit just out of the reach of the 2B…gotta love lameday

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Chase.

Lefties hit .462 against this guy.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

bases loaded again

we’re screwed

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

See what happens when kouz sits?

chase gets 2 hits and robbed of a third

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

10 LOB now not good!!!!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not good at all

HAVE to cash these in. But LOB has been this club’s achilles heel for at least four to five years now

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

clutch hitters

are rare

especially on this team

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

at least we're winning

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Fail.

We suck with bases loaded.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

so guessing this is it for Mat

hes due up 3rd next inning….finish strong!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

He's only at 81 pitches.

He may stick around, depending on whether anyone gets on ahead of him.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

i agree….but i thought the word going around with him his to limit his pitches through the end of the yr

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok well he is batting

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

and a nice sac bunt it was

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

ygtbfkm

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

oh man!!!!

wow ECab called out after missing homeplate???

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

they thought he was that other rockie!

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

NO SH*T !!! wow F you very much Lance Barksdale!!!!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

again?

we got saved last night

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

After the last WEEK of getting hosed

we got one call last night.

And now we’re back to getting hosed.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crap

Couldn’t tell if he got it or not. Looks like he may have missed.

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

no they showed it

he placed his hand squarely on the plate as he slid by

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

ive seen about 10 replays in slomo

you can’t tell for sure either way

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

ya you can…safe!!!!

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

If that doesn't spell out the need for instant replay

c’mon MLB

do it

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

replay wouldn't help

slo mo replay showed you couldn’t tell

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't know what you're

looking at.

Clear as day on 4

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is GLB

what is “+1”????

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Minus one for the plus one

Dbacksskins lover

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 8, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

dbag lover!

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Three great minds!

www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 8, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1!

oh wait. ummm…

by Dex on Aug 8, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

what is dbag or Dbacksskins

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

are you watching the same game?

by Dex on Aug 8, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

where you at?

the channel 4 replay shows his hand dragging off of the plate and through the dirt. You can see the trail of dirt coming from the plate.

by Dex on Aug 8, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dammit

I was gonna say. Over here they just call it iced tee.

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

The umpire is literally blind

How do you not see the trail of the hand coming right off of home plate?

by Dex on Aug 8, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

you can see his hand wiping the dirt off the plate

I wish the camera would show the plate itself

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe like in hockey?

If you touch the plate flashing lights and sirens go off?

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

wire it up to 100K volt electric source

If you die, you’re safe

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Latos

is f___________g good

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Mine just caught up

But apparently we only needed 2 outs

"And now for something completely different"

by Boilermaker19 on Aug 8, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Check that

two outs. These innings fly by sometimes … MLB needs some new programmers.

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate it when my wife takes the Touch with her

I can’t listen to At Bat, and i’m stuck with Gameday.

"And now for something completely different"

by Boilermaker19 on Aug 8, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Feelin' the pinch of the economy.

Luckily enough, the Padres have failed to compel me to go without food.

"And now for something completely different"

by Boilermaker19 on Aug 8, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least your wife

didn’t take every effin’ thing.

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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 8, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

lmfao

silva has given up 9 ER in 0.2 IP

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Walter Silva?

I didn’t think he was still a padre

by tonoxtono on Aug 8, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

good outting by Mat

just wish Pads scored more …kinda like most nights …new pitcher Luke in and Kouz as well…Headly out

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

they did score more

blew blew the call

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think that's

the plan

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't see why they'd take Headley out of the game

when he’s 2 for 4 and smoked the ball three times. Put Kouz in the top of the 9th, somewhere where he won’t be assured an AB.

by Lancers46 on Aug 8, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gameday

thinks Mat and Chase are still in.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Just got back from hanging

with obviousman from Bolts from the Blue.

by jbox on Aug 8, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

and this one isn't?!!

oh yeah I guess you’re right

by jbox on Aug 8, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bolts from the Blue

does a lot more original blogging.

by dontkickthebaby on Aug 8, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

are you saying jbox is unoriginal?

or that he’s not aboriginal?

Fire Bud Black!

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 8, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he said he was ugly

…just forgot to use the reply button!

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I ABsolutely disagree

OF COURSE!!!

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

+101

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

and them some...

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was ugly

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

How is the game going?

I lost both MLB.tv and gameday. Right after the call on E-cab.

by AirmanSD on Aug 8, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

we're kinda winning

2-1. 2 out in the top of the 8th.

by Dex on Aug 8, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cora whiffed on the backhand!

he didnt get it front of the ball like your told in little league

by C Los on Aug 8, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Didn't have to.

Kouz, of all people, drew a walk.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

4 pitch walk

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

esurance

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

make that

ecksurance

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lefty to get Adrian.

Think they just walk him, though?

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Latos seems to be getting into a pattern.

Allow a solo-shot early, then cruise the rest of the way.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

1 ER per start is acceptable in my book for him.

by AirmanSD on Aug 8, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Adrian Ks.

Salad Czar up.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

(only just noticed)

but I like your sig

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where's royhobbs?

At the Latrine?

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I know!

I’ve never heard sd so in to it.
Big screen must read “clap, clap, clap” “Get Loud” “BOO BARKSDALE!”

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Leitner says

he hasn’t felt so confident that a play will be made when it is hit to 3rd base since Ken Caminiti was here.

by jbox on Aug 8, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

pitching good

OFENSE WINS GAMES
FIRE BUB AND KT
Padres win

by Lone Padre Fan QCA on Aug 8, 2009 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Win!

Photobucket

"If the Padres lose (again) and no -one is watching, does it count in the standings?" ...anonymous confucious guy

by ABY on Aug 8, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

8

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn

At least we own somebody

by tonoxtono on Aug 8, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

and they have

a real payroll

"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."

Groucho Marx

by planetjeffy on Aug 8, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah but

How much of that is on the DL?

by tonoxtono on Aug 8, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

1090

playing “Saved by the Bell” theme with Heath Bell call highlights.

by jbox on Aug 8, 2009 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

For you guys talking about the booing

remember the booing at the Q last year in the Pats game?

The refs took an interception away from Jammer via replay, would have been his second of the game.

The fans booed for like 10 minutes straight.

Greg Maddux for manager.

by Zach (maestro876) on Aug 8, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions  

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