Around the Mission: 5/17 Padres Links
by jbox on May 17, 2010 8:51 AM PDT
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Dodgers Beat Padres At Their Own Game
"I blinked," said LeBlanc, "I was trying to keep up with Billingsley and the pitches he was making and I blinked." -
LeBlanc blinks first, loses duel to Dodgers | padres.com: News
"We know what that feels like, too," Padres manager Bud Black said. "We've been on the other end of those as well. We'll keep plugging. Our guys are pitching well, but we have to get the offense going." - PADRES NOTES: Blanks goes back to the basics at the plate
"Mechanically, there's nothing wrong," Blanks said. "I've been relaxed up there. The last three weeks have kind of been a mental awakening. I have to get back to the basics and take a bulldog attitude up there. That's the biggest thing I've been working on because I can look at all the video I want, but at the end of the day, if there's nothing wrong with the swing, there's nothing wrong. You can't just try to pick it apart and find something. - Hey Padre Fans…Just Stay Home!
"I did what I always do. I stayed home. You? Well, you did what you never do. You showed up. Three games, three sellouts. A total of 126,819 of you in all. And how’d that work out?" -
Hairston sits out with hamstring injury | padres.com: News
"He has a little bit of a nagging hamstring," Black said prior to Sunday's series finale with the Dodgers. "It occurred [Saturday]."
"It’s a long season, there are ebbs and flows," Padres manager Bud Black said after his club lost a third straight game for the first time this season.
"So Jed, cut Stairs, send Blanks to AAA to find his confidence again and bring up Denorfia and Baxter or Cooper. Denorfia becomes the 4th OF and Baxter/Cooper becomes the bat off the bench and backup at 1B."
"In conclusion, yeah, the hitting has been bad. I doubt that it is going to get *a lot* better with this current roster. "
Cabrera back in lineup after day off | padres.com: News
"Jerry has done a nice job at shortstop," Black said. "All those guys have done a nice job defensively, [second baseman David Eckstein], Jerry and Everth."
Correia finds solace on hill even in defeat | padres.com: News
"That's what I'm used to doing," Correia said. "I get on the mound, that's when I'm the most comfortable. It felt like a normal start for me."
Russell takes well-worn path to Portland | padres.com: News
"Eventually, if you keep doing that, you're going to find a spot somewhere. But you've also got to keep that role and be that guy who is doing well so you're the one who they keep calling up."
Hairston injury could hamstring offense - SignOnSanDiego.com
"It’s not playable right now," Hairston said after being held out of Sunday’s game. "They are going to evaluate it again every day."
Pitcher went back, way back, to the basics - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Over the past three seasons, I had developed an awkward delivery," Inman said. "I looked like a javelin thrower. I was always a little unorthodox. But it had spun out of control.
PADRES NOTES: Hamstring strain could land Hairston on disabled list
"It's really sore," Hairston said. "It's a mild strain, not anything serious. We'll just see how we progress the next couple of days.
PADRES: LeBlanc masterful, but Padres can't touch Billingsley as L.A. completes sweep
"Billingsley's got a good arm, but as a group we're not swinging the bat well," manager Bud Black said. "For us to get where we want to be this season we have to show signs of hitting better as a group."
Surging Dodgers Tighten Up NL West -- MLB FanHouse
As manager Bud Black conceded before Sunday's game, the task now is more challenging. Foes know more about Blanks and Venable, who have 84 strikeouts in 208 at-bats.
Call up Denorfia and Durango...NOW
"Jed Hoyer needs to turn to Portland and call up Chris Denorfia and Luis Durango now."
Friars on Cardboard: Brian Johnson and Jeff Pearlman: Personal Heroes
"Brian Johnson is a heck of a guy."
Padres make flag statement | padres, flag, diego - Opinion - YumaSun
Dick Enberg stated, "I’m staring at the patches and something seems out of order." Mark Grant replied, "The stars are going into battle."
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People's obsession with Durango and Denorfia are LMAO
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 17, 2010 8:54 AM PDT reply actions
Durango has 39 hits...38 of which are singles
In the PCL!
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 17, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Hits are hits.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
But overall I agree... they don't solve enough.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Not to mention more Ks than walks.
Yeah he’s the answer.
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 17, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
At least he gets on base....
Is he the next Grady Sizemore?…no but at this point I’ll take whatever upgrade I can get.
Hovering around .300 in the PCL by hitting singles, that won't translate to NL West pitching
At least Anthony has MLB experience and is the better defender.
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 17, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
for CF I care much more about defense than hitting
I just want ONE of our TWO corner outfield spots to be producing.
If Adrian can heat back up, Headley maintain .300 (maybe…), and we have one outfielder who can hit, we should should be okay. So long as nothing gets worse than it currently is (where our catcher/pitcher positions are our best hitters).
I spent about a minute
trying to figure out what a “Friar Log” was. I’m a little slow when I wake up.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
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by TheThinGwynn on May 17, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Can I snipe this picture to post on facebook?
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 17, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
well done
THIS IS HOW IT FELT YESTERDAY IN THE GAME THREAD.
Are we fans?? Are we Padre fans? Or are we DODGER FANS???? True blue, they are not! They are fair weather fans. And we can do better, heck we are better than that.
Padres uber alles!
Get ready guys, here they come:
Daily statements about how we had strong pitching but that we just couldn’t get the offense going…… I can’t wait. Next comes us firing the hitting coach. It was fun while it lasted.
"Well, he ought to go home and find somebody else to bang." Jerry Coleman
We are coming up on the All Star Game,
which is known in San Diego as The Hitting Coach Fiesta. The day we make pinata replicas of our outgoing hitting coach and allow our children to hit them with sticks.
by field39 on May 17, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well if KT was at the helm I would say another middle reliever
but with Hoyer I’m not sure.
by Grey Suit on May 17, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is why I love GLB
Even after spending a disastrous weekend back down in SD watching the void that is Padres hitting, I open up the comments section on today’s Around the Mission and find such humor and creativity that I put down the 100 pill bottle of cyanide that I planned on opening this morning when I got to the office.
Keep the Faith, y’all….It’s all we can do.
by pasadenapadre on May 17, 2010 10:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm glad you waited until you got to the office
that would have been funny… perhaps they would have thought that you were just taking a nap?
Here's what they need to do
Hairston to DL
Blanks to AAA
Venable to AAA
Denorfia to Majors
Baxter to Majors
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by TheAxManCometh on May 17, 2010 10:35 AM PDT reply actions
And which two players come off the 40 man roster?
You could send CY to the 60 day DL.
I assume the other would be to release Gallagher, but there’s no way the FO does that.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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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 17, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Who the fcuk is Baxter?
"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
not all at once
I believe in more gradual changes. I could live with Blanks going down, but keeping Venable.
Or, you can do the opposite (if needed)…
Looks like your collective prayers have been answered.
Chris Denorfia, Superstar 30 year old career minor league corner outfielder, is coming up. I assume that the relating move is Shrek to the DL.
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 17, 2010 11:18 AM PDT reply actions
He's not 30 until July
So, ya know, that helps
twitter.com/matthewverygood
by matthewverygood on May 17, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
CY to 60 day
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 17, 2010 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I figured out what happened over the weekend...
Ray Liotta….IS A WITCH! BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRN HIM!
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 17, 2010 11:46 AM PDT reply actions
Does he weigh the same as a duck?
"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 May 17, 2010 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
he turned me into a newt!
(I got better)
by kevintheoman on May 17, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is everyone against Dye
I think if he replaces Stairs/Salarzar we are better off than we are now.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Your contention is simply wrong.
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 17, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
explain
please
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Back it up with evidence. He's hit .217 in his last 550+ ABs with no power and no defense
How is that better off?
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 17, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Wrong Last 503 ABs
.250 .340 .453… 27 HR and 87 RBI’s… that said. What you are talking about is .217 with 7 HR after the All-star break last season.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
yeah
I was looking more at his overall numbers and thought he would be an improvement.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
You may be right
But he is asking for a fortune. If he was 400k I would be willing to work with him in instead of Stairs.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Despite the fact that Dye was a slightly above average hitter last year
his defense was so atrocious that it more than canceled out his contributions at the plate, and he was a below-replacement level player for the White Sox. From 2006-present, I do not believe there has been a worse defender than Jermaine Dye, and in two of those four years his horrible defense has more than canceled out his above average offense.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
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by Zach (maestro876) on May 17, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Could he be worse than Blanks in Left?
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Yes.
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes.
"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 17, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Personally
I am going to nominate Pods again…
From the friarforcast post early, I think Pods would be a huge (cheap) improvement over Blanks/Ven(e/a)ble in left/right.
We should speak with KC about his 1-year contract.
Who's going to the game tonight?
I’m trying to decide if I should or not.
"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
If I was in SD I would go with you.
But I am in DC.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Nah
That was 2008. This team doesn’t have Jim Edmonds.
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
2008 was a very dark time
Padres doing what they did, Bolts going 8-8. My liver still has nightmares.
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by matthewverygood on May 17, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
i wasn't
but now…
"You got the Hula channel?"
by CurbEnthusiasm on May 17, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I may go
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
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