Around the Mission: 6/16 Padres Links
by jbox on Jun 16, 2010 8:27 AM PDT
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Padres Postgame Video: Latos, Cunningham
Mat Latos and Aaron Cunningham -
Cox makes play to license Padres games to rivals - SignOnSanDiego.com
"The Padres have been very close to first place the whole season," he said. "It is something consumers want. If Cox can license this out, they’re going to make money, and they control the advertising, too. So I think financially this was too much to pass up." -
Grand opening: Aaron's slam lifts Padres | padres.com: News
Aaron Cunningham hit a grand slam in his first start for the Padres and Mat Latos allowed four hits in 6 2/3 innings Tuesday to lift San Diego to an 8-2 victory over the Blue Jays. -
New approach helping Gonzo rake off lefties | padres.com: News
The Padres face three consecutive left-handed starting pitchers beginning Tuesday against the Blue Jays, which should be very good news for left-handed first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.
Padres to make decision soon on Blanks | padres.com: News
Outfielder Kyle Blanks, on the disabled list since May 18 with a strained right elbow, started his second Minor League rehabilitation assignment on Monday when he played with Triple-A Portland.
Happy Days! Cunningham slam keys Padres win - SignOnSanDiego.com
"As I approached the plate with the bases loaded, I would have been happy with a single or a sacrifice fly," said Cunningham. "When I hit it, I thought, ‘that’s going to score a run,’ because I didn’t think it was going out."
Think Petco's big? Gaston’s seen bigger - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I always thought that one of the greatest achievements I saw as a player was Nate Colbert twice hitting 38 homers for the Padres before the new fences were put up. One year we kept track and counted 16 balls that he hammered off the concrete wall.
PADRES: Happy days here for Cunningham
"I was so excited for the start," said Cunningham, who became the first Padres player whose first hit with the team was a grand slam. "I had nerves going -- adrenaline going. I almost passed Jerry (Hairston Jr.) going around second base.
PADRES NOTES: Torrealba waiting to see if punishment is coming
"They said I did (touch him) but that wasn't my intention," Torrealba said.
It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First: Video for Rounds 3-5
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Mister Cunningham, I Presume – Ducksnorts
"The Padres, owners of the National League’s best record, drew 15,266 for this one but it felt like at least 16,000."
Prospect Watch: Drew Cumberland :: Friar Forecast
Drew’s prospect ranking has soared in the past few months.
What's a Picture Worth?: Closing Ceremonies
"The thing that made it so cool for me is that I won the award as well back in 1987."
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It has everything I’ve ever wanted.
"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
by John Gennaro on Jun 16, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I was not expecting Cunningslam's voice to sound like that.
I mean, you know when you see someone, and you automatically feel like you know what they sound like? And then you hear then talk, and you think, “Wow, that is not what I was expecting at all.” Kinda like when you pick up a glass and you’re expecting water, but instead it’s something awesome, like chocolate milk. Like that!
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
From this day on,
I will never call A.C. anything besides “Chocolate Milk”.
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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions
So, Aaron Cunningham has two nicknames now
Cunningslam, and Chocolate Milk. It’s official. Someone update the Wiki!
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
I used to work with a horrible woman
named Pam Cunningham and we always called her “Crafty Sow” behind her back.
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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
We have another Cunningham in our system now
Wes Cunningham.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
by Jordan_Ming on Jun 16, 2010 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
That's my favorite
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 Jun 16, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
What is wrong
with the water in your town?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Either her water is brown or her chocolate milk is clear.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Let me put it this way.
You have one of those cups from like, a fast food joint or something. And you know you ordered water, so when you go in for the first sip, you think “Yay! Water!” But when you actually take a drink you realize “Ugh, this isn’t water at all!” and you’re disappointed. But then you think, “OMG, it’s chocolate milk instead! I love chocolate milk!” And then you are happy because it’s awesome. And you got chocolate milk for the price of water, which was hopefully free.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Yes, but
Shhhh, don’t tell anyone. It’s our little secret!
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
you're missing out
when I’m not in strip clubs, I’m munching on some of the world’s best granola at the coffee shop.
I asked a question the other day
About how many days a player can serve on a rehab assignment before the team has to make a decision. Brock answers that in the Blanks article. A decsion must be made by Sunday. I still think he’ll be brought up by Saturday but we will see soon.
by thepadfather on Jun 16, 2010 8:40 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I wonder if they're considering having him just fly down here for Saturday's game...
just to be here, but not actually call him up to the team. Like just have him announced before the game so he can come out and tip his cap… and then tell the crowd that he’s currently rehabbing in Portland.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 16, 2010 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions
You could be right
But then on Sunday they either have to activate him or option him to AAA. So that makes it a tricky situation.
by thepadfather on Jun 16, 2010 8:48 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He can be optioned to Portland
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 Jun 16, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Also as a direct tv customer
Hearing that Cox is trying to licence channel 4 out to direct tv/ AT&T/ and dish network is reaaly exciting. There is actually a chance that I can watch games on tv this season!
by thepadfather on Jun 16, 2010 8:46 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
The UT had an article on this
My good buddy the internets says its right here.
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
That's the article i read
jbox linked it before the jump
by thepadfather on Jun 16, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions
who is jbox?
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
Some of you might understand this logic...
…I’m sure the guy in the Rays shirt isn’t the same one I saw outside the park before the game, but maybe it is. Even if it isn’t, what’s the rationale for wearing a Rays shirt when neither of them is playing? Is it just to show your allegiance? Why do I care you’re not for either team?
Or is it just laundry day and I’m overthinking it?
Off topic, but
this is my favorite laundry day song, and every time someone mentions laundry day, it runs through my head and makes my day!
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
by Jordan_Ming on Jun 16, 2010 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You know what...
You’re alright, Jords.
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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
You're up way to early for
the TTG i know
by thepadfather on Jun 16, 2010 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
So many jokes I could make right now...
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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions
So many = like two
and they both belie my inner twelveness (with that said, I’m now expecting an invitation to the lair at any point).
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
By the way,
you’re pretty alright yourself, sir.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
By the way,
you’re pretty alright yourself, sir.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I blame
my borderline obsession with Broadway musicals and stars. I’m glad you liked it! Neil Patrick Harris’ voice is love.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
That's one my biggest pet peves
its up there with not returning your shopping cart to the little ben and loud cell phone talkers.
It kills me when I go to SDSU games and see people wearing apparel from other colleges.
that's for picking up chicks
If you’re at a SDSU game and you’re wearing gear from someplace else, then you’re seen as exotic and up for wild, meaningless sex because you’ll be going back to your campus of origin in the morning.
That implies State girls need a reason for wild meaningless sex
by creanium on Jun 16, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think you're thinking of Chico State Girls
SDSU girls need some kind of reason, like free booze.
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 Jun 16, 2010 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Or free crabs.
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’ve found that free coffee will sometimes work.
"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
by John Gennaro on Jun 16, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not just games.
I’m a Purdue Alum, but, due to geographic location and an agreement between the two schools, I had to take some classes at Ball State University. I was always amused by the number of BSU students who wore sweats and T-shirts from other schools. Is that the school you would have gone to if your high school GPA were higher? Are you ashamed of your actual Alma Mater? Did you tell all of your distant family you were going to a better school, and they keep sending you gifts with that school’s logo?
Ohhh! How come nothing is ever boobs or ice cream? - Homer Simpson
by Boilermaker19 on Jun 16, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
SDSU is actually one of the toughest schools to get into in California now
So I wear my SDSU gear with Pride (even though it was somewhat easy to get into when I went there).
it was somewhat easy to get into when I went there
Giggety.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Certain scenarios make sense
If you grow up in Nebraska then you’re a fan of Cornhusker football or if you’re raised in Alabama you have to choose been the Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers. You may not end up going to those schools, but you can be fans of those teams. I’ve met people here who grow up watching USC football because their dad went there, but never could have gotten in. It’s not an easy thing to quit a team you root for. I guess it’s still no excuse for wearing the colors later on at a different school, but laundry is like hard or something.
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 get that but there's really no excuse (IMO) to wear that apparel to a coregent sporting event in which that school has no involvement.
I mean is it that hard to wear another shirt for three hours?
I went to USC but was a fan of Notre Dame and SDSU growing up
Now, I won’t wear any college gear except USC, though
twitter.com/matthewverygood
by matthewverygood on Jun 16, 2010 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions
TWHS?
"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
by John Gennaro on Jun 16, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I grew up in Duck country
but I go to Western Oregon. And I’m always wearing my duck stuff. But I am planning on transferring, so I feel like it’s okay. And I don’t wear it to games, I just wear stuff around campus
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
by Jordan_Ming on Jun 16, 2010 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions
I wear Padres gear in ballparks when the Padres aren't playing
1. I like to represent regardless of where I’m at and I’m just as likely to wear Padres gear someplace where absolutely no baseball is being played.
2. I like to take the P.C.U. advice regarding wearing band t-shirts at concerts where the band is playing. It’s better to wear the t-shirt of somebody NOT playing. It shows you’re hipster blase.
3. I like to make it clear that I’m not at the game to root FOR anybody, but I may very well be there rooting AGAINST somebody. That part is me being a dick.
3...
I like the dick part of you.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Does that mean I have to change my signature
uhh, Sweetheart?
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Dex is such a romantic.
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
how were those seats last night
right behind home plate? What luck , you guys were there for the grand slam!
WRT 2.
So you are not “that guy.” I also try not to be “that guy.”
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
Here's a link
of the kids we’ve signed so far from the draft for those who didn’t see it yesterday:
http://padres.scout.com/2/977628.html
Also, it looks like we picked up some undrafted free agents that will be headed to Eugene. There isn’t a list of them, but here’s the roster for Eugene:
http://padres.scout.com/2/977808.html
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
That guy and the Friar
are bad Padres Fans….they should have been doing everything they could to keep Overbay away from the ball
"You know, I was thinking of getting my bartender's license." Alan -The Hangover
by icaughthundleys#4 on Jun 16, 2010 9:08 AM PDT reply actions
The guy in the tshirt
jbox, what were you just standing there for?
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Wrong!
That’s the guy from I Heart Huckabees.
Ohhh! How come nothing is ever boobs or ice cream? - Homer Simpson
by Boilermaker19 on Jun 16, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
From the AP Wire....
NEW YORK (AP) – San Diego Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba has
been suspended for three games after making contact with an umpire.
Torrealba was ejected in the ninth inning of Monday’s 6-3 home
loss to the Blue Jays for arguing with umpire Larry Vanover after
taking a called third strike. He was also fined an undisclosed
amount.
Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that his suspension
would begin that afternoon against Toronto unless he appealed.
Torrealba would also miss games Friday and Saturday at home against
Baltimore.
He is hitting .277 in 32 games, splitting time with Nick
Hundley.
Oh, eff that noise.
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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 16, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
I bet he'll appeal.
"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 Jun 16, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
would you?
I would not. rules are rules and they won’t overturn it most likely. Get the suspension over with now, with Baltimore coming into town.
what about these lefty pitchers?
he could start the appeal process, be available for the next set of lefty pitchers we’re facing and then retract the appeal when we have a set of righties.
Zwad playing at SS tonight
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 Jun 16, 2010 12:11 PM PDT reply actions
Today's linwup
via Marty1090:
Eckstein 4 Headley 5 Gonzalez 3 Hairston 7 Hundley 2 Denorfia 8 Cunningham 9 Zawadzki 6 Correia 1
I need new pants.
Maybe
Which means probably not.
"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
by John Gennaro on Jun 16, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Jack Johnson?
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
by MrDanielX on Jun 16, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Denorfia in CF again?
Really, Budbot?
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 wrote in “Gwynn” and the system sent back an error.
"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
by John Gennaro on Jun 16, 2010 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Bud Bot sees the webgem last night
and thinks “Denorfia is every day centerfielder!”
"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 Jun 16, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Gwynn would have caught that in stride
No dive necessary.
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
Bud Bot says
does not compute.
"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 Jun 16, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, Bud Bot says
Lefty pitcher means righty bats. No exceptions, except the one exception.
"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 Jun 16, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
His suck is beginning to stink.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
When I first saw that Zwad was in the linwup
I was kind of hoping that Chase could get a day off and Jairston could play 3B.
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
Can Zwad play SS?
Wrong question. Has Budbot played him at SS? It seems like a no-brainer that it has to happen soon. Maybe he is waiting for the O’s series?
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Zawadzki is 2 for his last 14
I’m not very comfortable with our ss/3rd/utility right now. We’re putting a lot of faith in Headley and when he doesn’t perform it hurts a lot. We have to put a AAAA at ss.
=SD=
by Mad_Villain on Jun 16, 2010 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
We need Efren back ASAP.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Yeah, seriously
CY ain’t coming back. Efren could be back next year.
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
1. Chase is winning ballgames at third
2. Zawadski’s had like 14 total ABs most of which have been pinch ABs
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 Jun 16, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I just think Chase needs a day off.
Just 1… He is in a slump and sometimes a mental day is all they need.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Exactly, Chase needs a day off.
And it’s not a knock on Zawadski, he just isn’t a capable backup yet.
=SD=
Can he play 2B is more the question
He’s not very used to it and has struggled at times. I expect he’ll be more comfortable at SS. Doesn’t help him at the plate though.
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 played SS a lot in the minors
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 Jun 16, 2010 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
smells like salad
"You know, I was thinking of getting my bartender's license." Alan -The Hangover
by icaughthundleys#4 on Jun 16, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
texpadre?
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 Jun 16, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I always seem to know when to check in
His defense has been great. Stick with him for another 300-400 PA’s. Might as well…..
Padres 2010 Ole'
Right.
He currently seems to have a case of Venableitis. He is swinging and striking out on breaking balls low and outside of the zone.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Chase is... confused.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Not sure
why Budbot hasn’t rested him more – I think it’s admirable that his defense is what it is and on this team the way they play (the way game seems to be trending w/pitching power/defense) Headley at least contributes to the winning with his glove – maybe the bat comes around later and if it doesn’t then Headley has to becomes a UT Inf. to survive in the big leagues. He becomes Geoff Blum. I actually believe that Headley will get better offensively how much better is the question.
Padres 2010 Ole'
Better than his current
.270 / .313 / .361…. with only 16 XBH… thats for damn sure.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
That could be a great idea.
TGJr / Eck / Agon / Hundley / Shrek / Cunningham / Jairhair / Headley / Pitcher… I dig it.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
You can't put everyone in the bottom of the lineup.
Who are you you going to move up? Deno? Cunningham? Gwynn?
I’d rather leave Chase somewhere in the top four and let him figure it out.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 16, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone but struggling Headley at top of order
he’s like 3 for his last 29 —-move Headley down in order and play him practically everyday
Padres 2010 Ole'
I'm not convinced that he can't hit in the #2 spot.
It’s been 8 games (June 8th) since he was moved from the cleanup spot to #2. I don’t think anyone really sees him as a cleanup hitter. But it’s going to take more than eight games to convince me that this has anything to do with a change in his spot in the order and isn’t just a cold streak.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 16, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Frankly... TGJr's
.221 / .330 / .331… with an even 21/21 BB/K ratio is more impressive because he knows his niche, and he is moving into it. We need Chase to either be a .300 hitter with + 3B Defense… or be our #2 power guy who can hit 25 HR…
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Headley won't hit 25 HR's (unless roid distrib. starts up again)
and that’s o.k – his good glove (He can play a lot of positions) , decent wheels, and hopefully a little more pop in bat could mean 10 yr. mlb career. He will hit with more authority later
Padres 2010 Ole'
I feel like he has to do one of the following 3
1) Avg .300- Start getting more hits
2) OBP .380- Start taking more walks
3) Hit 25 HR- Start crushing the ball.
He is doing none of the above. His “wheels” are more of just getting good jumps on pitchers who struggle to hold runners.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Even back when he was anointed the Savior
I’m not sure that any of those seemed all that possible.
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
What do you suggest he needs to do to meet expectations then?
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Yeah, I can see him improving in all three areas...
But I don’t think he’s going to hit any of those benchmarks.
I’d be happy with: .270/.340/.430 and 17 HR’s
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 16, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Same here
But, what that really means is that the expectations are that he becomes Casey Blake with better defense. The defense part is pretty key though.
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Frankly he is not far from this right now...
Just needs to take a couple more walks and get some time in some of those hitter’s parks…
I expect more.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I wouldn't get so down on his performance.
He’s in the middle of a dry spell right now… but it was just a few weeks ago that we all were on our knees for the guy (praising His good name, of course).
Yeah, his offense has been pretty bad over the past few weeks… but it hasn’t been like that the whole seson. The only thing that’s been off pretty much all season are his power numbers… but I’ll let texpadre take the lead on that discussion.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 16, 2010 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That's the frustrating part though
He seems to have forgotten just what made him successful earlier this season. We’ve seen he’s capable of it, but it’s like he’s trying to hard. He’s lost his plate discipline, is chasing crap outside the zone he used to let go by, and not drawing many walks because of it.
Yeah, I'm just as frustrated as everyone else...
I just think you (the collective you, me included) have to temper our frustration a little and look at the big picture. He’s had a horrible few weeks… but that’s baseball. That happens to everyone. If it lasts for a couple months, then it becomes a serious concern. But overall, I think Headley’s been ok this season.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
He's going to hit a period this year when he starts hitting some HR's
He will get hot again for one more 15-20 game period….20% of rest of season’s games, Headley will be winniing games with his bat. With this offense so challenged, considering he can play good defense and run a little ) this works for me -
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can't be critical of Zwadszki
Pads are so thin in the area of backup INF that Lance is pressed into service and doing the best he can -looks like a deer in the headlights sometimes but he has got a couple of big hits – more than Josh Wilson or Greg Burke did last year and it could be worse and be “Dr Strange Glove” Craig Stansberry
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*Chris Burke
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I'm not critical of him. I just want someone to play SS
So we can spell Headley.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Pretty sure Z-Wad has played 3B, SS, and 2B in the minors
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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 Jun 16, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Then someone needs to reprogram Budbot to include:
/ok to start Zwad at SS or 3B for a game to spell Headley.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Mainly SS
The 2B was mainly in Fort Wayne and even then he played twice as much SS. The 3B experience is less than 10 games. They are grooming him to be a UT INF instead of just a SS, but it’s an ongoing process as evidenced by how he’s adjusting to 2B.
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I'm okay with that against a team in which we've already won the series.
Or have developed a bigger lead in the west.
=SD=
Hard to argue with that.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
This is the most exciting Padre team ever
Picked by so many to finish in last. Mocked by the baseball media for almost 2 years. With the Rocky theme song always blasting away now in my head-
Let’s get another series win today.
Padres 2010 Ole'
Hopefully
Budbot realizes his bullpen is fresh and has a quick trigger finger when Correia gets to the 5th and 6th. Of course, Budbot must let pitchers finish the 5th inning so hopefully the Correia can keep it together or the D can keep it together for him.
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but does the Budbot
Super patience and always Loyal. ‘must let pitchers finish the 5th inning’ psyche work when cultivating a pitching staff ?
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Its got to hurt the psyche to give up a lead in the 5th inning and see your team lose because it. However, if you take them out I’m sure they think they could have gotten out of whatever jam they were in so they won’t see it as a protection of their psyche.
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definitely works both ways
important for Bud to recognize he can be robotic at times in his decision making – sticks to single set of roles and assumptions.
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by jodes0405 on Jun 16, 2010 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Thank you?
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