Around the Mission: 5/4 Padres Links
by jbox on May 4, 2010 11:36 AM PDT
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Opinion: Padres are young, talented, and ... good? - Baseball- nbcsports.msnbc.com
"We’re a young team, yes," Headley emphasized. "But we’re a young, talented team and we’re proving it." -
Padresenjoyingmoment in the sun | padres, gwynn, last - Home - The Orange County Register
Someone will catch the Padres and their cut-ups, as 136 games remain. But when you come here, sometimes it takes a while to play tag.Padres fall victim to Rockies' Jimenez | padres.com: News
Kevin Correia allowed three runs, and San Diego batters fell victim to the strikeout as the Padres fell to the Rockies on Monday night. -
Young needs further testing on shoulder | padres.com: News
Injured right-hander Chris Young will return to San Diego on Tuesday for further testing on his strained right shoulder after making one rehabilitation start.
PETCO Park renews high school event | padres.com: News
Nearly 100 San Diego high school baseball players will be playing at PETCO Park on Friday and Saturday.
Padres assistant Roberts has lymphoma | padres.com: News
Dave Roberts, who last played for the Giants in 2008, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in mid-March. He told the AP that the cancer was detected early and that his prognosis is "good."
Padres' bullpen catching fire | padres.com: News
While much of the focus lately has been on the Padres' pitching staff as a whole, the bullpen has been especially excellent.
Towers nurtured winning varietal - SignOnSanDiego.com
"My hope is that Jed (successor Jed Hoyer) wins the division. It’s great for a first-year GM to win the division, as I did. But I don’t look at it as my team. It’s Jed’s team."
Pads wilt in Jimenez heat wave - SignOnSanDiego.com
But Tony Gwynn put it best. "He pitches like a monster,"
Kyle Blanks’ bat still underemployed - SignOnSanDiego.com
"It’s hard looking at the numbers," Blanks said Monday
PADRES: Using 100 mph fastball, Rockies ace Jimenez blows away Padres
"He did a good job, but I thought we did a good job against him, too," said Padres third baseman Chase Headley,
PADRES NOTES: Roberts informed some of his status in March
"My spirits are high," Roberts said. "I expect to beat this and be fully recovered.
PADRES NOTES: Zawadzki has hit here before
"I was nervous up until my first at-bat (Sunday). There was some anxiety built up there. It's kind of a load on your shoulders.
Dave Roberts Upbeat in Wake of Lymphoma Diagnosis -- MLB FanHouse
Dave Roberts probed a lump on his neck in March, leading to medical tests and word that he has Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Who's your Padre?: Perils of the NL West ...
Jimenez, obviously, is the real deal.
Oh Oh Ubaldo! Jimenez Shuts Down Padres
Chase Headley had a single off Jimenez, and had a possible RBI single taken away in the 5th on a running stab by Colorado second baseman Clint Barmes. He spoke to 619 Sports and the San Diego media after the game
The Official Blog of Matt Antonelli: RECOVERY
It is still very hard for me to type so I made another video to keep you up to date with my progress.
What's a Picture Worth?: If You're Not First, You're Last
Mr. Zawadzki collected the 1st base hit in PETCO Park history.
The Sacrifice Bunt: A San Diego Padres Blog " Blog Archive " Incidentally gang, beer fest is terrible.
Garfinkel just half-apologized to the crowd, to audible boos. I guess something like "we’ll do it better next year" counts as an apology.
Beerfest Part 2
Garfinkel proclaimed that "we'll be ready next time with more room, more displays and a lot more beer!"
Avenging Jack Murphy: National MLB Writer Enjoys The Laughter Elicited By San Diego's Padres
Do the Padres need to "run away with the NL West" in order to keep Adrian?
Friars on Cardboard: This Tuesday's Guest: SDPads1 from RJ's Fro on Wally Joyner
On December 21st 1995, the Padres world would forever be changed.
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Kouzmanoff won the Gold Glove in 2009?
"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 4, 2010 11:43 AM PDT reply actions
nope
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 know, I was pointing out the fail of the NBC Sports article.
"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 4, 2010 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
What is she taunting that unicorn with?
A strawberry?
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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That's cruelty to animals.
"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 4, 2010 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's okay
I’m pretty the unicorn’s not real.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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Half true
eastbaysd always talks about how pretty you are.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
You sure she didn't say petty?
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by Wonko on May 4, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I really like the Friars on Cardboard’s new “All Gwynn (almost) All The Time (almost)” format.
by Stephen (shaynes41) on May 4, 2010 11:57 AM PDT reply actions
If you like that,
you’re gonna love “Burroughs Week”.
note: Twas joking; I couldn’t bring myself to subject anybody to seven days of such torture.
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by TheThinGwynn on May 4, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
im pretty sure we'll see that pic used in the OT from time to time
Embarass the organization...VEGEMITE!!! ~Bud Black
by icaughthundleys#4 on May 4, 2010 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Orgasm Time?
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by TheThinGwynn on May 4, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
That picture has
too much estrogen, not enough testosterone. Tomorrow, can there be a shirtless man with a bouquet of flowers? That balances better! The perfect amount of testosterone to the perfect amount of estrogen. Plus, I think all 5(ish) of us womenfolk would enjoy it! And isn’t that what life is all about? Pleasing the women?
Where are the flowers?
"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
Look in the dark area between his feet.
"And now for something completely different"
by Boilermaker19 on May 4, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Twitter:
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Heard this: #Padres will put RP Sean Gallagher on the DL (toe). RP Ryan Webb, who hasn’t allowed a run with Triple-A Portland, is here.
"I've got great references. Ask Drama."
gross
"When they come for me I'll be sitting at my desk, with a gun in my hand wearing a bullet-proof vest, singing 'My, my, my, how the time does fly when you know you're going to die by the end of the night.'" - Catch 22
Dude.
Keep that stuff in the bathroom, mk?
"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 4, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
So where are the Chrissy bikini shots?
I just want to get paid to draw naked girls, is that so much to ask?
yeah. Chrissy's hot
but this ‘Unicorn being fed a strawberry’ pose is ridiculous…
The rapidly falling OPS of Chase Headley is scary. His slugging pct % is even more cause for concern….he rarely drives the ball even to edge of warning track
I suggest
Not worrying about a junk stat like OPS.
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by Wonko on May 4, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I wanted to ask you
Ray from The Sac Bunt posited on another forum that the explanation for Headley’s lack of power right now is that he’s still really slim from playing the outfield, as opposed to the shape he was in while he was in the minors, and that once he builds his muscle and strength back up the power will come.
Does that make sense to you?
"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 4, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It could
But I don’t believe. I just don’t think he’ll ever have that much power in the majors. Plus, like texpadre said, it’s not like he’s flying out at the warning track or driving balls deep to the gaps. He’s just hitting like a “punch and judy” hitter as Tony Gwynn would say.
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I'd love for him to develop power
but if he can get on base like he has, he should be a fine major leaguer regardless. I’d love him in the 2 or 3 spot, where he can get on base and Adrian can drive him in.
"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 4, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he'd be a great 2 hitter.
Unfortunately the rest of lineup is too weak to let him out of the cleanup spot.
"Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me
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I thought you were supposed to bat the worst hitter on the team #2.
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
I know right?
"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 4, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Headley could work as a #3 hitter.
TGJ
Eck
Saviah
Agon
Venable
Blanks / S. Hairston
Hundles
Pitcher
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Nope.
Still the worst regular except for Jairston.
"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 5, 2010 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions
3rd in hits and average.
I understand your geek stats will tell you to look deeper but the truth is, right now, he is one of our best hitters.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
Maybe he’s one of our best "hit"ters, but he hasn’t been one of our most productive offensive players. It’s not a matter of “stats” its a matter of doing what it takes to win games and Eckstein isn’t pulling as much weight in that regard as other players, even with those hits and batting average.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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dude...
intangibles. That’s all you need to know.
K, serious response. It is in reply to Richard Wade’s comment that you put your worst hitter #2 in the lineup.
Eck for all of his shortcomings (pun intended) is the best player we have right now for the 2 hole. The 2 hole needs to be able to move a guy into scoring position for your 3 and 4 hitters…your RBI guys. He can bunt, push the ball, take a pitch off the chest, whatever you need. Just because our lead off guys can’t get on, or can’t stay on isn’t entirely Eck’s fault.
Would Headley be better suited in the 2 hole? I think an argument could be made for that. But until Blanks and Venable can prove that they’re consistent major league hitters, Headley has to bat 3,4, or 5.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
You are talking about a traditional 2 hole hitter
For lineup optimization your best overall hitter should be in the 2 hole. Having a guy that gets out in order to help move runners ahead is a poor use of the batter that will get up the 2nd most times of any other.
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 didn't say the 2 hole needs to sacrifice
runners over. Just that they need to move the runner over. That can mean walk, hit, anything. I agree with what you’re saying, so it’s kind of a moot point. I’m just saying i think Eckstein is our best available player in the 2 hole without screwing up the rest of the lineup.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
I could probably make a case for Hundley/Torrealba using your parameters since they can walk and hit better than Eckstein.
No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.
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OPS - junk
simply an OBP+SLG% combo….I could care less about Luis Durango’s OPS but Headley’s ? As a third bagger, yes. Ok. No gusta OPS. Try this junk stat : In Headley’s last 65 PA’s, he has had 2 xtra base hits.
Thats even more of a junk stat
California, what have you done to me?
by CurbEnthusiasm on May 5, 2010 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions
That's why you use ISO
instead of OPS to show his lack of 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 5, 2010 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm the other way around.
Russo doesn’t do much for me, but a unicorn? Sign me up!
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Anyone else
Still have the “Fits” gum commercial stuck in their head? It’s like it’s on a constant loop.
by 5fingerGreenehandpunch on May 4, 2010 5:14 PM PDT reply actions
I "had" to watch it about 5 times
I can’t imagine anyone “over there” not laughing at it.
Then again, I am sure they are saying the same thing about our Burger King commercials.
"I post like canned meat."
I hope Adrian
redeems himself this evening, he was swinging gnats last night.
"There are two great tragedies in life: One is not getting what one wants; the other is getting it."
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