Around the Mission: 4/6 Padres Links
by jbox on Apr 6, 2010 8:55 AM PDT
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Padres defense fails, 'small ball' fizzles - SignOnSanDiego.com
"We gave them four runs. Two mistakes took the game away from us." -
Fifteen Minutes of Optimism – Ducksnorts
"I blame Jon Garland. He was awful in his Padres debut. Granted, four of the runs were unearned, but I’m pretty sure Everth Cabrera had nodded off by the time Garland got around to delivering that fateful pitch to Justin Upton." -
Can’t Win ‘Em All…
"The Padres don’t match up well on Opening Day anymore. Opening Day is for aces. " - XX Sports Radio: Jeff Moorad Interview (MP3)
- XX Sports Radio: Ted Leitner (MP3)
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Garland victim of errors, long balls in loss | padres.com: News
Stephen Drew hit a two-run, inside-the-park home run and starting pitcher Dan Haren allowed one run in seven innings on Monday, as the Diamondbacks defeated the Padres, 6-3, on Opening Day at Chase Field.
Ramos excited to be with Padres | padres.com: News
A week ago, Cesar Ramos was preparing for another start in Arizona for the Padres' Triple-A team when the left-hander was told to hold off on the normal bullpen he usually makes between starts.
Padres sure could use arm like Arizona ace’s - SignOnSanDiego.com
"With his kind of stuff, it’s going to be a grind," said Tony Gwynn The Younger. "It’s going to be a game where you have to grind out some runs. "I looked up at one point and he had 80 pitches total and 60 of them were strikes. That just lets you know he’s in the (strike) zone. He’s tough to deal with."
Boys of summer can’t put much stock in spring - SignOnSanDiego.com
"This is the team we imagined on Feb. 15," Hoyer says. "And that’s a good thing. I was able to watch with a critical eye. It was necessary. I did more evaluating than usual this spring, and too much evaluation can be dangerous. "I’m thrilled with the way we’ve played, even if it was spring ball. I feel good about where we stand. I think fans should be excited."
Stairs ties record while playing for his 12th team - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I would like to thank the Padres, my offseason hockey program and NutriSystems," joked Stairs, who several days ago signed a promotional contract with the diet firm that helped him lose 32 pounds over the winter.
PADRES NOTES: Ramos excited about last-minute promotion
"It happened really fast," said Ramos
PADRES: Padres open the season with error-filled loss to Arizona
"We made errors mentally, physically," first baseman Adrian Gonzalez said. "So yeah, we definitely didn't play a great game, and that's why we lost. I feel like if we played a good game and we didn't give up those four unearned runs we might still be playing."
PADRES: Cabrera aims to go from surprise starter to long-term stalwart
"He's capable of doing some great things."
The Official Blog of Matt Antonelli: QUICK TRIP TO SD
"For some reason I have been experiencing pain in my left hand on and off since last season and I haven't been able to figure out the source of the problem."
What's a Picture Worth?: Opening Day 2010
"It's a great feeling too because it reminds you of why you got into the business in the first place...adrenaline."
Bob Scanlan - Two HeyScan questions tonight: Ground rules at Chase, and Headley’s error.
Scanman must have misheard the emailer's name. "Your thoughts? – Brent Hey Kent,"
New Regime Means a Slew of Surprising Moves :: Friar Forecast
"The addition of Stairs and the DFA of Huffman are not the big news. The big surprise is the addition of Ramos to the 25 man roster. "
Hacksaw Opening Day: Welcome back, baseball
"Baseball. It's here. The green grass, blue skies, color, pageantry and all kinds of hopes."
Unfinished Business: Blogging the Padres in '10
"Here's what you can expect from this blog this season, and what I want to accomplish..."
The Sacrifice Bunt: A San Diego Padres Blog " Blog Archive " Adrian Gonzalez’s opportunities
"But batting Gwynn Jr. and Eckstein first and second exemplifies a poor approach to decision making."
Game One in the books
"JON GARLAND. He nibbled at the corners too much. Garland was behind alot of hitters and that 30-pitch first inning was not a good start."
The Friarhood - Game Day Recap: vs. AZ 4.5.10
Padres fall 6-3 to a masterful performance by Dan Haren.
Huffman Designated For Assignment | Chicken Friars | A San Diego Padres Blog
"I mean, would anyone really pick up Radhames Liz? Cesar Carrillo? Mark Worrell? Just a thought."
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so apparently it was a good thing i was on a plane and missed that game??
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
I'm not sure if this was mentioned
but Corey Brock reports that Logan Forsythe’s move to 2B is permanent.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
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by Zach (maestro876) on Apr 6, 2010 9:28 AM PDT reply actions
Bye suckstein
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 6, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
In AA
Not exactly banging on the scrappy door.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
You're right, but
tell that to LRod before last season.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
That's true
An injury to Eck would expedite things.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
He would use his sCrappyness to avoid the attack
This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman
I don't know
His scrappiness doesn’t seem to help him avoid getting hit by pitches. Maybe you need to throw the crowbar.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
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 6, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I am listening to Keith Law Podcast
OMG, this guy is terrible.
“There are only 4 competent Teams in the NL.”
“Ned Colletti has done an excellent job putting talent into the Dodger system”
Most teams in the AL can win the NL.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Well.
The Dodgers do have one of the three best teams in the National League.
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on Apr 6, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
most of it
from Deposata and not Colletti who has been traiding away great prospects for the likes of Casey Blake.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Most of DePodesta's guys are gone now
J.D. Drew and Derek Lowe left through free agency and they had to re-sign Furcal to keep him. Everything else is pretty much the product of the farm system that DePo inherited or acquisitions that Colletti made. The closest thing there is to a DePo impact (other than Furcal) is that he was in charge when Blake DeWitt was drafted. However, most of the credit for drafting and developing players in the Dodgers organization is usually attributed to the genius of Logan White.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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by Wonko on Apr 6, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
what about Kemp, Either, Billingsly.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Kemp and Billingsley were drafted pre-Depo (DePo was hired 2/2004 and they were both drafted in 2003 draft). Colletti traded DePo acquistion Milton Bradley for Ethier. It was one of his first moves as GM in 2005
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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by Wonko on Apr 6, 2010 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
BTW
You are a Keith Law lover.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Hmm
I don’t even remember mentioning Keith Law.
"There are only 4 competent Teams in the NL." – That’s idiotic.
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Dude the dodgers suck
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 6, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Drew's inside the park homerun.
i didn’t read all the links, but did anybody asked Anthony Gwynn what he was jumping for? That ball was some 35 feet over his head, yet he jumped up like he had a chance to catch it. And where was his backup?
552
Padres sure could use arm like Arizona ace’s
we had one.
We shipped him out for minor league depth.
552
Let's be realistic
They shipped him out for salary reasons. If they still have Jake they definitely would have been forced to trade Adrian, Bell and Kouz (without getting a salary like Hairston’s back) and couldn’t sign Garland or Jerry Hairston. They can’t count on enough attendance to pay for a salary like that.
But, sure, if they could afford him it’d be nice to have an ace. I know I’d be a lot more optimistic about this team’s chances if they had a bonafide ace and you subtracted just Garland, Richard and Russell. Of course, when they traded Peavy who knew that Stauffer and LeBlanc would look like big leaguers and that Gallagher would re-find his potential?
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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i was being snarky.
i know the reasons why we lost Jake, and it has nothing to do with Adrian or Heath (who are going to be traded at some point soon too).
and you have much more faith in LeBlanc, Stauffer and Gallagher than i do. lets see them do something in season first.
552
You aren't saying that the Padres could actually afford Peavy, Adrian and Heath and still fill out a 25 man roster for $40M are you?
I only mentioned LeBlanc, Stauffer and Gallagher as a comparison to Garland (the guy that the savings on Jake allowed us to afford) and Richard (the starter that came in trade) who don’t exactly set the bar high.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
again.
I understand the reasons why we had to get rid of Jake. They are the same reasons why we will lose Adrian and anybody else who ends up bieng an above average ballplayer with 4 plus years of experience.
It does not mean i have to like it.
552
That's a little rough
I think that you can afford players like that (as long as you don’t sign them when their value is at their highest) with a $70-$80 million payroll, which is about the level the Padres can afford when they have good attendance. It wasn’t so long ago that the Brewers or Twins had bottom of the league payrolls, but if you win with youth on the cheap you can then gets income and build the payroll (I would suggest that the Padres invest more wisely than giving long term contracts to the Jeff Suppan’s and Braden Looper’s of the world though).
The Padres just aren’t at that point and they didn’t have the farm system to support the team when their income did support a $70M payroll.
I can’t claim that I’m entirely happy either with the current situation. But, its a much better situation then the last couple of times the Padres were cellar dwellers that couldn’t afford players. And, the only teams that don’t have to go through these sort of phases are the ones with giant TV deals and huge fan bases. I guess I could be unhappy that we aren’t one of those teams, but I think I’d be better off yelling at the mirror for why I don’t look like Brad Pitt.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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by Wonko on Apr 6, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
totally disagree
look i understand that i am not universally loved around here, and to be honest, i really could give a shit. i also understand your need to blow smoke up wonko’s ass, but personally I find it depressing.
I posted a bit of snark. something that 99 % of the people around here usually pride themselves in, sadly.
Wonko stated the obvious. We suck and our farm system sucks. we aren’t the Yankees. It didn’t need to be replied to .. Its a known fact by me, and hopefully everybody else. Those of you thinking otherwise are smoking crack.
so rec away to make yourself feel cool, i could give a shit.
552
by wrveres on Apr 6, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
If it makes you feel any better
I agree with your opinions most of the time. Maybe we should start our own blog dude. We could do it in English and Espanyol and capture some of that Baja readership as well…
You’re the guy who said "pull the ol’ bobblehead out every once in a while and play with it" but forgot to mention that wasn’t a euphemism.
Thanks for getting me kicked out of the library. Again.
-The GrandHatching (A really funny guy)
i appreciate
… but i am a horrible blogger. I’ve tried it, and i have mad respect for people who do it well.
552
I'm with you
I didn’t even think I was making a very astute point. Like you said, I was stating the obvious (at least the obvious from a somewhat realistic optimists point of view).
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
we lose one game
and everybody gets their panties in a bunch
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
dude
I am not even wearing panties…today.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
dave's right
I don’t know if it’s my thong or the Padres, but something is definitely irritating me today.
You’re the guy who said "pull the ol’ bobblehead out every once in a while and play with it" but forgot to mention that wasn’t a euphemism.
Thanks for getting me kicked out of the library. Again.
-The GrandHatching (A really funny guy)
fire come out of my peen
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Rec'd
for using the word “peen” which I haven’t heard in a long time.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Apr 6, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
not since the operation
You’re the guy who said "pull the ol’ bobblehead out every once in a while and play with it" but forgot to mention that wasn’t a euphemism.
Thanks for getting me kicked out of the library. Again.
-The GrandHatching (A really funny guy)
The only reason I ran that discussion as far as I did
Is because I’m a little curious what would change wveres’ expectations of the franchise. He admits we’ll never be the Yankees, but also admits he’s not happy. What, within the boundaries of reality (i.e. San Diego can’t suddenly become populated with 5 million rabid, rich, Padres fans), would make wveres happy?
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
wrong!
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
by justdave on Apr 6, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It'll have to be someone else
I’m not the one who actually says that. Check the comments history if you like.
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It was just distorted
From my often contrarian attitude and my infamous, “You’re both wrong” moment.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I don't understand the mentality
Of being unhappy with the Padres as they are constructed currently. Unless you are just holding resentment for past failures. I’m pretty confident the Padres set themselves on the right course after the purging of the 2008 team.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
I was often times upset with Sandy
and his 43 page manual. But I’m starting to feel like we could turn a corner.
A total stranger saw me wearing a Padres tee the other day and said that he thought Venable was going to be a great player for us. That other people are taking notice of the Pads is a good sign…
You’re the guy who said "pull the ol’ bobblehead out every once in a while and play with it" but forgot to mention that wasn’t a euphemism.
Thanks for getting me kicked out of the library. Again.
-The GrandHatching (A really funny guy)
I don't really understand people's issues with Sandy (other than the PR aspect)
But, I can understand it better than having frustration with the current unproven guys.
Sandy was helping to take the team out of the dark ages. Unfortunately, he may have only set his sights on the industrial revolution and maybe the new guys can actually take us into the 21 century.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
you had to go there
Rabies is a serious disease, and you go make fun of them
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
thats a fair question.
I was pretty stoked when Sandy and Depo came aboard, and they ended up pushing KT to the sidelines. As I have stated before, i was done with Towers. Sandy ended up being disappointing as i felt his first priorities were to MLB and not to the Padres. His doucheness didn’t help either. That was really disappointing because he had such a storied history behind him
The new regime is very unproven in more ways than one, so it’s not fair to judge them at all. They are saying all the right things though, but then again, that’s easy to do.
If it helps, I’m not as bitter as I come across around here. Its probably more a defensive posture than anything else.
I am still bitter about the way Hoffman was treated. I doubt I’ll ever get over that, but that was more Sandy’s doing, so it’s not fair to hold the current front office responsible.
I do like the team that is out there now, with the minor exceptions of 2B and center. Two positions that haven’t been addressed in any major way the last few seasons. But i also realize that the minute a prolonged losing streak comes, we are going to have to listen to the Adrian/Bell rumors start up again. I am not convinced we can’t keep Adrian, and still field a playoff caliber team. The finances were there. They can be there again real quick. Getting rid of Adrian, after losing Peavy and Hoffman they way they did, is going to set the team back at the turnstyle for a number of seasons. not a doubt in my mind.
552
Wonko has pissed in EVERYONE's Cheerios
by eastbaysd on Apr 6, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not denying it.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
for some reason i really enjoyed this comment
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
Welcome to Breakfasttown
You’re the guy who said "pull the ol’ bobblehead out every once in a while and play with it" but forgot to mention that wasn’t a euphemism.
Thanks for getting me kicked out of the library. Again.
-The GrandHatching (A really funny guy)
by The Kipper on Apr 6, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Now that I think about it
That is very unBreakfasttown of me.
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Honey-Nut-Urine Cheerios
not the tastiest of treats
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
The only people getting Wonked by me
Will be the ladies. Thank you very much.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't
Jodes, you have been summoned
Granted, four of the runs were unearned, but I’m pretty sure Everth Cabrera had nodded off by the time Garland got around to delivering that fateful pitch to Justin Upton."
Keep Evy Awake.
I imagine
Once Jodes gets done with Everth, he won’t be able to stay awake then either
by creanium on Apr 6, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec!
"I aim to misbehave." - Mal Reynolds
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by Zach (maestro876) on Apr 6, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
;]
"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
Just fantastic work in the comments in here.
Really enjoyable.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Apr 6, 2010 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
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