Open Thread, 9/29: Padres vs Dodgers
by Dex on Sep 29, 2009 5:10 PM PDT
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And so we begin the final series against the Dodgers in 2009, The Season That Kinda Was. Seasons like 2009 are seasons where I am firmly convinced that the baseball season should be shortened by a solid 15-30 games. It just takes too long. One should never get tired of something they love to watch, but that's what happens when your team is out of it before the midway point. Seasons should quit while they are ahead.
Get rid of interleague if you have to. Switch back to a two division format. Expand by 2 teams and switch to a 4 division format. Do something. Just make it so that when the season is winding down, there's absolutely no chance of a fan to have become tired of the current season already.
JBox and Jon will be at the game (tweety bird and silent parrot). I (mother hen) will be monitoring from home base (the nest).
GO PADRES!!!
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Game could mean something
If we pull out a 2 game series sweep and the Rox pull off their series sweep then the Rox still has a chance at a division.
At least this game has something riding on it.
I wanna know how the code names were chosen.
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jon's
He’s always jibber jabbering about something and then suddenly becomes real quiet when other people are around.
Awkward silences?
I know nothing about this.
P.S. Can I get the official ruling on the spelling of “JBox” – uppercase “b” or lowercase?
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o fo sho
Homeboy throw in the towel
Your girl got dicked by Ricky Powell
by CurbEnthusiasm on Sep 29, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm actually kind of sad the season is ending
I’m thinking of moving to Venezuela for the winter where I can continue to be un fanatico de beisbol.
"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.
"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black
I think this season could have been much worse
Going from something around projected 100+ loses to not even 90 its good.
I think I already know how this is gonna go, but I'm curious.
Is anyone else excited to see Kouz back in the lineup tonight?
I'm excited to see who shows up because of that fact.
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Omg it's starting.
I am overly excited for this game right now. I feel like a kid going to Disneyland for the first time.
dodo bird
checkin in
look a new shiny pitcher to play with…
"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."
Groucho Marx
Corey Brock noted earlier today
that we’ve had 15 different starting pitchers this year.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
Nice callback
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Very situation-aware
That was great.
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I think the Padres will surprise a lot of people next year.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions
I'd rather be the 2010 Padres.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Maddux would make a great manager.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
If they are good...
…I will definitely be surprised…
Thank you for waving at me.
by Winfield's Ghost on Sep 29, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Not saying they're going to be great.
But I can see .500 or slightly better.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Or the NL West of last year even.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
K
Excellent recovery, kid.
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Really good news
Stated before and I’ll state again because I’m excited, Ramos is yet another young one with the potential to have a couple of good major league seasons.
Billingsley has really collapsed this second half.
Back in July his ERA was under 3 and he was an all-star. Now his stats are worse than Kevin Correia’s.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
I was telling a Dodger fan they have no pitching on Opening Day
They still have no pitching.
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They're completely boned.
I think as of today it would be the Phillies. The Phillies will destroy them.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The Phillies and Cardinals
I think are better. Have better pitchers then LA and can still hit pretty well so i don’t see LA doing well with whoever they get unless its the braves.
2 yr. update on Linebrink Trade
If Thatcher pitches well again next year and Linebrink is simply average again in ’10 or more likely is not healthy again then I would have to say advantage Padres on this deal. And there is still Garrison & Inman…..
Don't know about Garrison.
Inman has struggled mightily this year.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
So apparently Furcal owns Ramos.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
God I hope they win and so do we.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I think the Giants are out of it pretty much.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be awesome if that series was for the division.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
My instincts tell me that ...
neither Headley or Kouz are the answer at 3b. I hope the Pads also think outside of these two as well as possibilities at 3b.
I know Headley is young but I don’t like his approach and I see him always striking out too much with some line drive power but never the amount of extra base hits that you want see see from a third basemen. Kouz is getting worse offensively over a 3 year span with foreseeable back issues plaguing him. We have seen Towers score Cabrera in the last 10 months, could he pull another rabbit out the hat
I think if Headley is able to stay at third he’ll build up his strength and develop some power, and hopefully cut down his strike outs with the help of Randy Ready.
Hey, Drama!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Life is good!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad to hear it.
Don’t know what I could do to help…but if you need something…you just ask. I mean that.
If the Rockies lose
they can celebrate even if we win both games.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Like him or not
and I don’t, but Ethier is having a hell of an AB.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
anything's better than 38pitches
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
under the way waste a post category
But I do want Alfonso to stay in the organization and catch at Portland.
Alfonso the first to greet Ramos in the first step of dugout
there is something to be said for a catcher-coach who caught Ramos earlier in the year to keep around to teach/coach.
Great minds...
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
ANTHONY!!!!!!!!!!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
about to examine Gwynn's 2009 stats in quite a few PA's
could his offensive numbers be somewhat servicable. I know the defensive play has been better —he is tracking a lot better
I think he offers some speed
It isn’t great but he offers more speed then what we used to have i remember always looking at the team and say do we have any speed.
Rocks score another 5 - 2
my night is going well so far…
"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."
Groucho Marx
he is very restrained
when discussing jr
Love having him on the broadcast
He is actually not bad with Mark whatshisname
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first things that jump out at you when you look at TGJrs numbers
- no extra base hits
- few stolen bases
- too many strikeouts (62) in (344) for singles hitter
- needs to walk more
He's a single's hitter
with decent defense. That’s it. If he can get on base about 40% of the time he’s worth it. If he can’t, he’s not. It’s that simple.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
you're right - for this reason he shouldn't play daily
do you burn a roster spot with him as an extra OFer ?
I want #41 right now.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions
I guess I'll have to be satisfied with walk #987353276932487
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Venabot
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's see if he can make the adjustment that Khalil never could.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
unfuckingbelievable...
did they know they are ruining our game?
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Groucho Marx
They can walk off.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I still think they will win that game
can’t believe street gave up a homer to ex-oakland A teammate kendall
After taking some time getting back into a groove coming off the DL
Hundley has had a very nice September.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
ECab, on the other hand, is not having a good September.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
According to gameday he tipped it.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd love it if Ramos could give us one more zero
and then let the bullpen take over.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
A hell of a lot of these "balls"
seem to be right in the middle of the zone.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
Stupid Hudson.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
Ecab
He had him at home if he fielded that clearly
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Groucho Marx
We should have a really nice competition for those rotation spots next spring.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
Suck on it, Manny!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
nice
ecab full extension
unlike Manny’s full extensions…
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hahaha
Extensions piss me off so much.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Not enough power for a CF.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
since when does a speedster with good OBP
and 60 stolen bases over full season not have a place in CF ?
and by the way, I foresee E.Cab hitting 10-13 homeruns in a season.
Come on Adrian!
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions
987353276932488
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Savior, my ass.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
yeah, Chase , take the bait and give away a strike by swinging
at a Billingsley ball of the plate and in your fists when only thing you can do with it is scatter the dugout
FOP
We’re boned.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
Completely boned.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Really, Aid?
Really, Hoffman?
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
Well at least we scored.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
Did the ump blow the call? They usually do.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
yeah, I know..
and I just checked Hundley’s splits and his offensive numbers versus righties is not bad at all ….which is nice.
Shut 'em down, Fake Name.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions
Goddamned Rockies.
WIN already.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:06 PM PDT reply actions
it would be funny
if we beat the blue
before the rocks win
"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."
Groucho Marx
And if we win way before that game's over
and the Rox lose, at least the Dodgers can maybe celebrate in their hotel rooms instead of at Petco?
Greger having issues finding the plate.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Took the Rockies long enough.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
Nice work, Thatchmo.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
Man Thatcher has really come on.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
The talent was clearly there.
Every time we sent him down he dominated. He just needed to figure something out, and he’s clearly done so.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always loved Thatch
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by Axion on Sep 29, 2009 9:17 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Thatcher one of the better LH relievers in NL
in 2009. Remember lets all hope for good Thatcher karma and pray over Thatcher baseball card all Winter in hopes for a good 2010
I'd like to add some insurance.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
And was lights out in 2007.
He’s finally found consistency.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go Salad Czar.
Give the ’pen some breathing room.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions
Well it's up to Gwynn.
He of the .480 OPS against LHP.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
TWHS
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers are of course already "in"
I was most happy about Rox win tonight because the magic number for the Pads to tie the Milwaukee Brewers is 1
yes, I know
beyond the sheer long term unimportance it is the day to day joys that make things go smoother after a long grind…sure hate that 6-20 July even more now.
Nice, scoring off the WP.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
Sweet shid!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
I'd love for TGJ to steal a bag and Eck to drive him in.
Greg Maddux for manager.
by Zach (maestro876) on Sep 29, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
Tone Bone!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
Tweetup
Hey losers, a bunch of us are here at the Tony statue having a most awesome time. Look for a post by jbox tomorrow. Go Padres! Go tweetup!
by matthewverygood on Sep 29, 2009 9:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Smooth inning, Mike.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:35 PM PDT reply actions
Headley's 0-4.
Am I supposed to blame that on him not being at third where he’s comfortable?
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
Want to know why Kouz is a platoon player ?
and must eventually learn to play 1b and LF
He can’t hit RHP. Look at his 2009 splits versus RHP and then proceed to cry.
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
Here comes the Heat...
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wait, so if we win this game, are we in the playoffs?
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Sep 29, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
the playoffs to keep Blue
from drinking champagne at Petco
"Quote me as saying I was mis-quoted."
Groucho Marx
K
tres
W
41
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 9:56 PM PDT reply actions
It's hard to complain about Bell, even with recent slump
when his numbers still compare pretty favorably with any of the other NL West closers . Broxton has been better but not by much.
i really wish we could start playing the 2010 season immediately.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Sep 29, 2009 9:57 PM PDT reply actions
only 5.5 months til
pitchers and catchers
This win was very nice however
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Hockey!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Padres 35-23 in last 58 (36% of season -97.7 win season pace)
and they were totally ignored this past weekend by MLB and ESPN as being one of the majors hottest teams in September.
Don't get me wrong, I HATE ESPN,
but i can’t blame them for ignoring us at this point in the season.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Sep 29, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd love to answer "Shut the f**k up, Donny"...
…but you’re right. We care…but why should anybody else?
Our guys should go take their champagne
and start popping it in our clubhouse!
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by TheThirdGonzalez on Sep 29, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
76-86 would be fairly incredible turnaround
that would mean .612 baseball over 38% of season after they were on pace to lose 100
i was thinking that too
besides the fact that 90% of people voting are pads fans (and should be voting no), the Dodgers pitching sucks and they’ve been very mediocre since the all-star break. they don’t look like a WS team.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Sep 29, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Dodgers are 37-32 since the AS break.
Not WS caliber.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Sep 29, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
*37-33
forgot to factor in tonight’s game.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Sep 29, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
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