Adrian Gonzalez: On a scale from Zero to Tony Gwynn
by jbox on Apr 22, 2010 1:39 PM PDT
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The Zero to Tony Gwynn scale is a rating of a Padres' importance to the San Diego Padres and their fans. The scale works to determine the relative importance of a particular Padre based on the assumption that Tony Gwynn is the perfect representation of the San Diego Padres.
Every time a national newspaper or website writes about Adrian Gonzalez they talk about how perfectly suited Gonzalez is for San Diego and the Padres.
They talk about the fact that he grew up living and playing baseball in both San Diego and Tijuana, creating that coveted link that the team hopes will bring international fans to Adrian and the Padres organization.
He's bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, so he has the potential to be the spokesman for the club worldwide... if only he wasn't so boring. Tony Gwynn isn't bilingual, but is a gifted orator with charisma.
Adrian may be the biggest or only Padres star to ever grow up as a Padres fan. Tony Gwynn grew up in Long Beach as a Dodgers fan for Pete's sake!
Tony Gwynn invented the San Diego discount by taking less money than his market value to stay in the city and team that he loved. Adrian Gonzalez says he loves the city but winning the World Series and getting paid his fair market value are greater priorities.
Both men played Padres baseball with their less talented brothers.
Gwynn played his entire career in San Diego, all twenty seasons, winning 8 batting titles, making 15 All Star teams and winning five gold gloves. Adrian has played 4+ season with the Padres, won two gold gloves and made two appearances in the All Star game.
Now you tell me, where does Adrian Gonzalez rank on a scale from Zero to Gwynn?
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He’s the most important part of the team at the moment. If he plays his whole career here, he’ll probably acheive “as-close-as-you-can-be-to-the-Tony-Gwynn-end-of-the-scale-without-actually-being-Tony-Gwynn” status… a level that’s currently only occupied by Trevor Hoffman.
If he’s traded this season… he’s a 6, maybe 7. That’s why I gave him a 7.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Apr 22, 2010 1:53 PM PDT reply actions
Solid 4, with room for improvement
Don’t get me wrong, I loves me some Agon, but he hasn’t been around long enough to climb above 4. If he signs another extended contract and doesn’t bankrupt the team in the process, he’ll move up several notches. I don’t mind boring. Give me a guy who says all the right non-committal things, and then wins a gold glove whole hitting 40+ homers any day over a jackass with a PED suspension in his past who ducks out to take a shower while the game’s still going on.
Oh, and nobody will ever achieve “Tony Gwynn”
"And now for something completely different"
Solid 4, eh?
You know they have pills for that, right?
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by TheThinGwynn on Apr 22, 2010 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
9, cause I'm crazy
Also you should have Tony Gwynn on the 0-Tony Gwynn poll. And no I don’t mean TGJr.
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
you are CRASY
There are lots of people who don’t even think Adrian Gonzalez is a Padre right NOW. Like, while he’s actually on the team. He’s the most talked about “free agent” currently locked up in 2 years of contract that I’ve ever seen.
Yeah well, a lot of those people don't follow the Padres.
At least none of the media outlets do.
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
Nine might be a bit high, but hardly a reason to call anyone crazy
Now, changing (his/her?) pic…. that was crazy! Now I always read tonoxtono’s comments with a female voice instead of with the default male voice…
interesting psychology of the mind there…
Well I changed my pic to show off my skillz
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
8.5
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by TheThinGwynn on Apr 22, 2010 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
8.4
b/c I am not as kind as TTG
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
I can't say for at least another two years
not until he’s signed or traded.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
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there’s nothing better than having a homegrown star who has been a Padres fan for life.
If Adrian takes a “Tony Gwynn discount” (that’s what it really should be called), I would likely give him a 9. We all know the discount is not gonna happen though.
You people are nuts
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
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it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 22, 2010 2:21 PM PDT reply actions
Definition of.
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
He can't be Tony the Gwynn
if he’s looking for market value, rather than Padre affordable.
I gave him an 8 with the expectation he becomes the Padres all-time home run leader.
9
Because I’m delusional.
"Shut the fuck up Donnie, you're out of your element!" ~Walter Sobchak from The Big Lebowski
7
A ladybug commonly has seven spots.
Most of the mammals’ necks have seven bones.
The number of rows in the periodic table is seven.
The neutral pH value that lies between acidity and alkalinity is seven.
The code for international direct dial phone calls to Russia and Kazakhstan is seven.
The number seven is the fourth prime number as also a Mersenne prime, the first Woodall prime, the fourth factorial prime, the second lucky and the second safe prime.
There are seven wonders of the ancient world.
There are seven continents in the world.
There are seven colors of the rainbow
Therefore – Adrian Gonzalez is a seven on the TGS
"I post like canned meat."
by Hormel on Apr 22, 2010 4:14 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Wow; nice.
That gets my rec.
P.S.: I also voted 7, albeit for completely different reasons.
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by TheThinGwynn on Apr 22, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I gave an 8
Not for what MAY happen, but for what he has done now. He is a hometown boy who loves the community and is on the top 10 for several hitting categories.
I truly believe Adrian wants to stay here… I also believe he wants a ring and doesn’t want to end up being pitied or asked “What if…” throughout his life about the expectations of post-season play.
This is a guy who was riding the bench in Texas before given a chance here. He still has a lot to prove.
If the Padres play well, and bring in decent revenue… I believe he will sign a friendly deal because only like 3 teams can afford his salary. But the Padres will not even play him 10 million a year if we don’t get attendance up.
So if you want Adrian to get to Hoffman status… buy some GD tickets and go to games. I plan on going to 2 games per home stand… which is all I can reasonably afford considering that I am nearly unemployed (in a career transition).
See your asses out there.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
i gave him a nine
in hopes that he reads this blog and cares about my opinion, and uses it as justification to stay in SD.
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Hear hear!
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
Way too early to tell
If he leaves, hes maybe a 5 or 6. If he stays, he’s a 9 on the scale of 0 to Tony Gwynn and a 10 on the scale of 0 to Adrian Gonzalez.
If he stays, chances are the Padres will be good, that’s the only way were keeping him. If this is the case then he will become bigger and bigger. If we make the World Series sometime in the next decade with Adrian on the team he will be just right under Tony Gwynn. They will be different but both great, think Jerry West and Kareem, you can’t really compare them, but they are both great.
I know I’m getting ahead of myself but imagine if Adrian brings San Diego and the Padres their first championship. He would be bigger than life.
Anyways, lets just focus on the winning streak.
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by mrbarneydangles on Apr 22, 2010 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe you have forgotten the offensive futility of this team
Since the Gwynn played? Adrian is fully 8/10 Gwynn compared to the other pathetic position players we have seen since… and (if he stays all this season) will break the franchise HR record.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Tony the Gwynn
I think he is that guy that guy who ran right in front of my seats, on his way to and from right field for 8 years.
yep
Mountain West Connection ::Above the Rest::
Bolts From The Blue "There’s a gleam men. Let’s go get the gleam! Focus and Finish!!! One play at a time!!! Let's Go!!!"
it kind of reminds me of that movie "You've got mail"...I'm Tom Hanks he's Meg Ryan -- Padres prospect Matt Antonelli on sdsuaztec4
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Apr 23, 2010 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I voted 4.
Desperately searching for intelligent thought...failing...failing...
"But he caught 100 balls!"
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by Zach (maestro876) on Apr 23, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Seven
7 minute Abs
Embarass the organization...VEGEMITE!!! ~Bud Black
by icaughthundleys#4 on Apr 22, 2010 11:09 PM PDT reply actions
He gets a 9
only because I became a real fan in ’09, only saw Gwynn live once in the world series of ’98, he is the best SD will ever have but in current times Gonzalez is the reason there are fans in the stands
Zero to Tony Gwynn...
Would it make sense if I said on a scale from zero to Tony Gwynn, that Adrian is ranked at Ken Caminiti?
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