Around the Mission: 4/26 Padres Links

by jbox on Apr 26, 2010 9:19 AM PDT

Padres' win streak snapped at eight | padres.com: News
Ramon Hernandez's RBI single to right field in the eighth inning capped a comeback as the Reds snapped the Padres' win streak at eight games with a 5-4 victory before 17,694 at Great American Ball Park.
PADRES: Reds rally to end Padres' streak
"You figured the law of averages was on our side. We couldn't keep losing, and they couldn't keep winning -- plus I wanted to meet with you guys."
Padres' early pitching impresses GM | padres.com: News
On Monday morning, Jed Hoyer will fly to Florida to watch the hottest team in the Major Leagues -- the San Diego Padres.
The Padres Are Who We Thought They Were :: Friar Forecast
"The Padres are off to a nice start, but it is nothing out of the ordinary for a team expected to compete at a slightly below 0.500 level. The Padres are still the same team we thought they were prior to the season. They just happen to temporarily be occupying first place."
Padres Take Series in Cincinnati – Ducksnorts
"Again, the only thing that kept the Reds from piling on even more was sloppy baserunning, with ex-Padre Ramon Hernandez being caught in a rundown between first and second after his RBI single to end the frame."
The Friarhood - Interview with Ryan Klesko
"No, we always tried to make sure there was someone in there with you. He’s a character. He’d be in there shaving his whole body with a razor. That guy does not have a hair on his body and his tanning… He spends half his life tanning or shaving. "
Dearest Cox Cable, you suck. Signed SDPads1
"I had an incident with a member of the Padres a while back. I won't mention the name, nor will I mention what exactly happened, but honestly I thought about giving up the blog. I'm just doing this for fun and if that asshole wants to make a big deal out of something that wasn't, then screw it."

Eckstein: Hitting with two strikes no worry | padres.com: News
Padres second baseman David Eckstein said that he doesn't despise the strikeout, though he's not ready to embrace it, either.

Bullpen a big part of Padres' success | padres.com: News
It's no secret that pitching has been a key component to the hot start of the Padres, who took an eight-game winning streak into their series finale Sunday with the Reds.

The Official Blog of Matt Antonelli: HE CANT SEE WITHOUT HIS GLASSES
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Cabrera rests sore left knee | padres.com: News
Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera wasn't in the starting lineup on Sunday, one day after he was hit in the left knee by a pitch.

Padres homer-happy in Cincy | padres.com: News
Even before Adrian Gonzalez hit a grand slam and Tony Gwynn added a two-run home run on Friday, many of the Padres already had a strong opinion of how Great American Ball Park plays

Leake the trailblazer of 2009 draft class - SignOnSanDiego.com
One Reds pitcher the Padres didn’t see this weekend was Mike Leake, the Fallbrook High grad who is the first — and only — member of the 2009 draft class to reach the major leagues so far.

Single-A first baseman relishes taste of the bigs - SignOnSanDiego.com
During spring training, Bud Black would daily call over to the minor league side of the Padres’ operations seeking several players to fill out the game roster.

Hot Venable even has delayed steal down - SignOnSanDiego.com
Quietly, Will Venable is off to a productive start to the season.

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Friar Forecast

such a debbie downer

"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 Apr 26, 2010 9:22 AM PDT reply actions

ive taken him off my daily reading

im convinced they are not padre fans, and they are just manning a padre blog for tom tango.

552

by wrveres on Apr 26, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Daniel Gettinger

is not a fan… he is an analyst who specializes on Padres analysis. I think on a posting once he said that he was a Yankee’s fan who has a little crush on the Padres and likes analyzing them.

I hope the Padres piss on his parade as much as he loves pissing on theirs.

"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

by MrDanielX on Apr 26, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions

Not Quite..

I’m actually as big of a Padres fan as there is. I just prefer to keep my analysis as objective as possible. Whenever I predict a bit of regression from the Padres, there is nobody happier when I am wrong.

by Daniel Gettinger on Apr 26, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Yankee lover

by The Kipper on Apr 26, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs

hahaha

"I'm a Padre at heart. Always gonna root for the Padres. Twenty-five years [with this organization], how can't you? Next year I'm gonna be rooting like a son-of-a-gun for these guys and for Blackie ... I'm gonna be rooting for the next general manager here, rooting for the city, the fans, everybody. I think a lot of San Diego." -Kevin Towers

by jodes0405 on Apr 26, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions

It is a CRIME this is not green.

You people should be ashamed of yourselves.

"I've got great references. Ask Drama."

by Drama on Apr 26, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Faith has been restored.

Thanks.

"I've got great references. Ask Drama."

by Drama on Apr 26, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I get the feeling Ron Mexico and wrveres might be happier than you when you're wrong

Also… WELCOME!!!

by Dex on Apr 26, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

daniel gettinger lover

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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 26, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

I never said

what I thought of Daniel’s analysis…..more of it as a downer.

Kind of like when I have been working out after the holiday season, I feel good on how things are going, then I walk by a full length mirror nekkid….still a lot of progress needs to be done.

Right now Friar Forecast feels like the full length mirror.

"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 Apr 26, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions

I've been reading Friar Forecast for some time

I appreciate objective analysis and even comment on occasion. You guys break things down in a way that can make sense to people.

I swear I read on the blog before that either you or one of the other contributers were a fan of the Yankees primarily but had an appreciation for San Diego and enjoyed the analysis.

Its hard to consider it objective analysis though when, after one loss following an 8 game streak, that this team is suddenly “what we all thought”.

If there is one beauty about baseball it is that expectations can be shattered, and individual statistical analysis and run differential isn’t the be all end all.

Padre fans act like a constantly rejected teenager who hopes to get a date, but never gets their hopes up. If we acted confidently, supported our team in hopes for beating expectations, our attendance would go up, and we could hope to keep players and win more games.

Saying “This team is mediocre lets watch them do it!” doesn’t get marginal fans excited to watch… They want to see their team win. Personally, I just want to watch my team.

"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

by MrDanielX on Apr 26, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Good points

Also, I believe it is Myron who is from the East Coast, but decided to start following and analyzing the Padres due to his appreciation for the team and its front office.

by Daniel Gettinger on Apr 26, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Welcome to GLB Daniel.

Please, join us more often.

Desperately searching for intelligent thought...failing...failing...
"But he caught 100 balls!"
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by Zach (maestro876) on Apr 26, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Mike Baxter intrigues me

Is he a possibility to bring up to the big club sometime?

Understanding is a three edged sword; your side, their side and the truth.
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by TheAxManCometh on Apr 26, 2010 9:28 AM PDT reply actions

Who the fcuk is Mike Baxter?

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by TheThinGwynn on Apr 26, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Weather in Miami is not good.

We might not have baseball tonight. :(

"I've got great references. Ask Drama."

by Drama on Apr 26, 2010 9:57 AM PDT reply actions

Great, just what I need. =[

by jodes0405 on Apr 26, 2010 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

I know.

We need to get back to winning as quickly as possible.

"I've got great references. Ask Drama."

by Drama on Apr 26, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

From what I hear

from my dad who recently moved to Florida (approaching 60, it was time to go), there are some crazy storms passing through. Something like 800 lightning strikes in 15 minutes.

My your <3

by The Kipper on Apr 26, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

You missed one

Passan lists us twice, though he can’t seem to make up his mind.

"And now for something completely different"

by Boilermaker19 on Apr 26, 2010 9:59 AM PDT reply actions

I fanshat it a little while ago

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Apr 26, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

excellent use of the past tense there.

"I suggest more bike" ~KSK

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by justdave on Apr 26, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

exactly

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Apr 26, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

I hope Passan has to eat his words

which are sh*t (not literally, but you know what I mean) six months from now when we are still a good team, playing good baseball.

by The Kipper on Apr 26, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

People have hated on the Rays, and the Angels, and the Marlins

When they were not expected to be good. Think people picked the 1984 Padres to win it all? Look at the ‘84 padres stat line… only T. Gwynn had a monster year at the plate… We didn’t have a 20 game winner. Its all about timely hitting, confidence, and being scrappy. In 1984 the Eckstein in the lineup was Tim Flannery. We just have to keep the faith and support our club, and good special things can happen.

"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

by MrDanielX on Apr 26, 2010 10:28 AM PDT reply actions