Padres drop game one to the Dodgers 3-4
by jbox on May 14, 2010 10:46 PM PDT
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PrintToday is Luke Gregerson's birthday. Matt Kemp gave him a really mean spirited present, a two run homer that gave the dreaded Dodgers the lead and the win. Anthony Gwynn almost pulled the ball back over the wall with a perfectly timed jump that drew leather like... some sort of leather artist.
- Adrian Gonzalez hit a home run right after Gwynn was caught stealing in the first inning. It was his first since April 25th.
- David Eckstein had 3 hits, bless his heart.
- Will Venable hit an RBI double.
- Jon Garland looked shaky but worked himself out of a few jams.
- The Padres lead in the NL West is down to 2.5.
- Ted Leitner says that Saturday and Sunday are both sold out.
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They should put a trampoline ground level at the warning track for him.
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
Yea, disguise it as dirt color
and when the other team comes out for defense a trap door should cover it so they cannot BOUNCE
by TJB on May 14, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I am displeased
At all the walks… all the hideous walks…
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Garland may have got out of jams
But walks can be a silent killer. If Garland allows less guys on base, then Gregerson faces a different set of hitters his inning. Maybe he retires them and Adams or Bell don’t have trouble with Martin and Kemp.
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
Gregerson has trouble with the Dodgers.
I remember him blowing a couple games against them last year too.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 2:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
And I really wish Garland would knock it off with the walks.
His 4.69 BB/9 is so far out of character with his history. I just don’t get it.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Yesss
Made roll call! Can I get a high five?
Just kidding.
So, is this game worth going back and watching?
Well, I did shave
and apperently the loss is my fault anyway, so I might as well, then. Was garland slower than molasses as usual?
by Jordan_Ming on May 14, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't really notice
though he switched between Judy and Gnarland waaay too often
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
Hmm
Well, I guess if I finish my homework early tomorrow, then I will watch
by Jordan_Ming on May 14, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought of someone e;se to blame, Corey Brock
he didn’t tweet the starting lineup today
Embarass the organization...VEGEMITE!!! ~Bud Black
by icaughthundleys#4 on May 14, 2010 11:05 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think I can deal with going to Dodger games anymore
Being surrounded by drunk assholes the entire game is just to much for me.
This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman
I hear ya.
drinking just aint the same for a few weeks afterward.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
Yeah, some royal douches were there last night
twitter.com/matthewverygood
by matthewverygood on May 15, 2010 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
The most annoying guys near me
Weren’t Dodger fans, but were Red Sox fans. They had a friend who had a Dodger hat on and seemed to be rooting for both teams. They were very drunk, spilled lots of beer and dropped lots of F bombs. One of them really wanted to get a “Cut yah hayah” (Cut your hair) chant started when Manny came up.
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
Guys by me were chanting
Si Se Puede, Fcuk fcuk fcuk over and over again. Then when they took the lead they kept chanting world series. Half way through the game one of them was so drunk he passed out in his seat.
Just a really annoying experience. Never going to do that again.
This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman
so are we supposed to give up and just let them take over San Diego three times a year?
no wonder they think we’re their little brothers
by LJbumfool on May 15, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
unless our young guys start catching on, I dont know what else we can do other than what we've been doing.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
Adrian hits a homer...
I remember when that alone would sustain me for a week or so.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
I don’t want to cause any panic, but I think I noticed the sky falling earlier tonight.
Bolts from the Blue // "He looks like a catfish" - Nick Hardwick on Brandon Siler
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate
18-144
I would be happy with this record year in and year out if those 18 wins were against those filthy Dodgers every season.
Am I sick for thinking such things?
Looking forward to seeing my beloved Petco later tonight…GIVE THEM HELL CORREIA!
144-18
I’d be perfectly fine with this record even if those 18 losses were against the Dodgers. Perhaps equally sick?
Almost better if we flopped those game against the Dodgers on purpose.
Only so they couldn’t get the satisfaction of actually beating us….we wouldn’t let them.
=SD=
I'm reminded of something McCovey Chronicles said Wednesday.
Bad offensive club is bad offensively.
When our run prevention apparatus has hiccups, it’s hard for our lineup to make up for it. Hoyer knows this, judging by his recent comments, and it would be nice if he’d do something to fix it.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 8:24 AM PDT reply actions
I'm sure having had mentioned it,
he’s crunching the proverbial numbers as we speak.
One thing I would like to see is Adrian out of the three slot in the line-up. Headley batting behind him isnt really swaying many pitchers to NOT pitch to him. Headley is certainly hitting the ball better this year, but his change of approach has made him more of a singles guy, rather than the power guy he was in the minors. though, one most always consider things… such as… uhm… GO PODS!
I think the idea was that Blanks would be the guy he was last year, not the guy he has been thus far this year. I still have an ounce of faith for him, and it resides in this shot of whiskey I’m about to take.
anyhow, I will reserve final judgment for the finale.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
I was being facetious:)
but thank you for the concern;)
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
I wish the Jaff Decker from the Future would time travel back to present day and play left field for us.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
proceed.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
Last nights OT,
you asked where Wonko was & mentioned him again.
Did you ask where I was. Mais non! :(
I would have asked where you were. :(
"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"
sorry, i is cranky today
Plus, yuo gave my boy Luke some crap.
Ima gonna go drink now…
"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"
awe. I was wondering where you were, but I think I remember you writing that you
were to miss a few OT’s.
you going to be around for tonight’s OT?
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
awesome!
be wary of the price!
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
Oh, and I was thinking
if Hoyer and Moorad really wanted to do something to excite the fanbase and improve the team, they’d sign Ethier when he’s a free agent in a couple years.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 8:33 AM PDT reply actions
Yeah
I wouldn’t spend too much time on that thought.
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
they’d sign Ethier when he’s a free agent in a couple years.
And maybe soon afterwards we could move The STAPLES center down to San Diego so that we could enjoy some hometown NBA and NHL action here, too?
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on May 15, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
uhhh, I'm going to be polite and say thank you, but no,
You can keep the Stapples center, pal. LOL.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
The Staples got divorced?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
When you make the suggestion to...
move Staples Center down to San Diego.
You might be a Dodgers Fan.
"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"
What can I say?
I miss the Gulls. But if we could get some NHL action in San Diego, I would be very happy. The San Diego Derby Dolls, Tina Tequila and Matt Bush just haven’t been able to satiate my need for hard hitting sports action!
and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.
by DodgerBlueBalls on May 15, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Get Rid of stairs
We need power in our outfield, imagine what we would be doing if they were hitting well
Agreed... I don't think he has anything left.
We could see of Denofia has anything left.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I'm not sure why neither Blanks nor Hairston started yesterday.
I get that Buddy is into the righty-lefty matchups, but it’s not like Ortiz was a “tough righty”. He’s a below average pitcher who gives up tons of home runs—wouldn’t it have been smart to start a couple guys with good power?
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 11:13 AM PDT reply actions
Blanks needs to play everyday, somewhere.
He is not going to suddenly break through, while sitting on the bench.
Agreed
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on May 15, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd just keep playing him. I've accepted the fact hat he's going to strike out nearly every time he's up there. Just play the damn guy.
Black mentioned that he didnt want to “Bury the guy,” but he isnt going to learn unless he’s out there.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
Run his ass out there in the 8 slot everyday
He will strike out less with the pitcher behind him, and he can at least massage his OBP… even if he will not get a lot to hit.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
And if he starts hitting that late in the lineup, WHOO
The Padres are good, but make no mistake: we've gotta beef up the linwup.
If I had a nickel from every SBN blog that has banned me, Arrowhead Pride would owe me 5¢.
by StrangeBroP25 on May 15, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
If you aren’t going to bat Blanks against a righty like Ortiz, then are you basically not batting him against righties anymore?
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
Gwynn Jr. is the guy who should be on the ropes
hardly a spring chicken, his offensive skill set at this level is limited and even what he can do he doesn’t do well. Wouldn’t mind giving Durango a shot in the role.
He is great out there in center;
if he could hit around .270 I would be happy.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
.250, .350 I would be stoked.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Gwynn's defense is above average
but I’d give up some defense for much needed offense in this punchless offense.
Have to be careful when considering giving up defense.
Our winning is almost entirely based on run prevention. If you want to sacrifice defense for offense, you have to make sure you’re getting back enough offense to make up for the lack of defense.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
lets hope this Donovan Tate guy speeds through the system and becomes the poor-mans version of...
who is he suppose to project as, again?
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
I promise you
Donovan Tate’s rise to the majors will not be speedy. Plus, I bet you dollars to donuts Tate winds up as a RF just like Heyward and J. Upton did.
Blake Tekotte and Everett Williams are the closest things to CF of the future in our farm system.
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
Heyward's a beast.
what are the chances Tate is anything close to that guy?
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
"I like to consider the padres' team as a microcosm, or symbolic representation of my daily endeavor towards inner salvation." — Mysterious Cloaked Padre Fan
Tate worries me.
He has yet to see a game outside of spring training. String of bad luck that will end soon, or a trend for the rest of his career?
Definitely has been an ominous start for him.
How’s your broken hand boyfriend? Did you smooch him yet?
by theodore donald kerabatsos on May 15, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't spoken to him yet today.
And we’re not dating. And no, we haven’t kissed. I don’t know what to do about that kid. I mean, I like him, but I don’t know if he can deal with my baseball obsession, and I don’t think I could handle his obsession with making sure his hair is perfect.
But my cookies turned out amazing!
Sounds like it'd be one of those reverse-role relationships.
He’s in the bathroom taking forever to get ready to go out… meanwhile you’re glued to the game hoping you can catch the end before it’s time to leave.
Are you sure he’s interested in getting his hands on your cookies? Or on any ladies’ cookies — if you know what I mean?
by theodore donald kerabatsos on May 15, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure.
I don’t necessarily get that vibe from him. I think he’s just in touch with his feminine side. He is a little on the sensitive side (not that that’s always a bad thing). But the constant hair grooming does get annoying. I don’t know. Things like this are always so confusing to me. Plus, he’s said some stuff that hasn’t really been okay with me about the whole “cookie” thing.
What could someone possibly say about cookies that's controversial?
Was he insulting your cookies?
by theodore donald kerabatsos on May 15, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
it involved cookies, but was not directly about my cookie itself.
Hahaha, that sounds so ridiculous.
Did Dodger fan kill Corey?
Marty just posted today’s lineup on Twitter:
Hairston S 8 Eckstein 4 Gonzalez 3 Headley 5 Torrealba 2 Blanks 7 Salazar 9 Hairston J 6 Correia 1
Oh, good. Corey just posted it.
"Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"
Please get Gonzo out of the 3 slot.
Please…
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Why not?
They would have a difficult time scoring less runs, than they are right now. Maybe Bud should just throw their names in a hat and let random chance sort it out.
Adrian should be batting 4th
and Headley 2nd or 3rd. The current order is not a good one.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
And from a run-creation standpoint
Headley should be in front of Adrian, so he can get on and Adrian can drive him in. Too often, Adrian comes up with two out and no one on.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys not getting on in front of Adrian,
is more a reflection of the talent in the line up, than the order of the talent.
Exactly.
Which is why someone who can get on (Headley) should be batting in front of Adrian, not someone (Eckstein, Jerry Hairston) who can’t.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.
by Zach (maestro876) on May 15, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ideally you would replace, rather than reshuffle.
One way to do that, would be trading Adrian for two or three players who don’t suffer from LOFT.
Do you think pr17 could hit behind adrian?
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 May 15, 2010 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Or more realistically, let's throw Craig Cooper in there
See if sometihng sticks.
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 May 15, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
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