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  • Venable's 3-run HR leads Padres over Orioles 9-4 - SignOnSanDiego.com
    There were three Hall of Famers at the ballpark: Orioles broadcasters Jim Palmer and Eddie Murray, and former San Diego great Tony Gwynn

  • Eckstein finds freedom and hits in 0-2 counts - SignOnSanDiego.com
    "What do I feel when the count is 0-and-2, freedom."

  • Five questions: Tony Gwynn Jr. - SignOnSanDiego.com
    Ticket requests. Having to explain that we don’t get free tickets. Building up the courage to tell people ‘No.’ "

  • PADRES: Zawadzki, team recover from ugly first to down Orioles
    "Since Day 1, I've said I'll use my entire roster, all 25 guys," Black said.

  • PADRES: Outfield call-ups provide a boost
    "Those two guys will be among the best outfielders in the Pacific Coast League," one scout said

  • The Official Blog of Matt Antonelli: WHAT'S UP? WHAT'S HAPPENING?
    "Anywho, I made a video below talking about how things have been going with baseball and life in general."

  • The Friarhood - The Time is Now: Reinforce Stellar Staff with Legit Lumber
    "I think Austin Kerns and Xavier Nady are more probable fits for San Diego than some of the other players"

  • Websoulsurfer: What is Black Thinking?
    "Eckstein is hitting .296 with men on base this season and .297 career. He is the prototypical #2 hitter. He hits 24 points lower career with bases empty. So WTF is he doing hitting leadoff?"

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    I'd like to ask Anthony Gwynn Jr

    why the bill on his hat is flat. He looks like a moron. He somehow seems to maintain a real sense of entitlement even though he can’t hit the broad side of a barn.

    by kevintheoman on Jun 21, 2010 9:48 AM PDT reply actions  

    The bill on his hat and his baggy pants are very annoying

    Particularly when my nephew wanted to wear his bill that way at his all-star game. I could have killed the kid.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

    It's the style now

    Also, there’s kids on your lawn. You gonna do something about 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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

    The "style" is annoying.

    I’d probably yell at them if I had a lawn.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Pfft

    I tell kids to get off my lawn all the time and I don’t have one. Slacker!

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

    I just shake my head in obvious disappointment at them.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

    ManRam Lover.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

    that can be read so many ways

    Ohhh! How come nothing is ever boobs or ice cream? - Homer Simpson

    by Boilermaker19 on Jun 21, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

    In all of his interview,

    I have never noticed a sense of entitlement.

    by field39 on Jun 21, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

    his flat bill exemplifies his entitlement

    he doesn’t have to bend his bill like anybody else. He’s special. An individual.

    by kevintheoman on Jun 21, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Sorry to break it to you

    but there are a lot of players who don’t bend their bill.

    by thepadfather on Jun 21, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

    They are all individuals

    Just like everybody else.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

    are we really criticizing how TGJr wears his hat?

    Wow.

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

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    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Its annoying.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Frankly

    I find there are bigger issues with this team to be annoyed about more than a hat bill.

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

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    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Why stop with the big issues?

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Because they are issues that actually affect the way the team plays

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

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    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

    But the bill issue effects the way my nephew wears his uniform.

    And it looks stupid… which makes me angry when I watch the TV broadcasts. .

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

    How does the way your nephew wears his uniform impact you?

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    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

    It doesn't, I think it impacts the way his coaches think of him.

    Who are even more stogy that me. My nephew came around.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

    They sound like a grand bunch of role models.

    Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

    “Stop looking the way you want to look and look more the way we want you to look!”

    "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 21, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Well I think its more professionalism

    Like the same concept behind wearing a suit to work. But then as San Diegans, we rarely do that.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    yeah

    The clothes that the players wear is called a “uniform” for a reason. Anthony Gwynn Jr. wears his hat as he does so that he stands out from his teammates.

    by kevintheoman on Jun 21, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

    The uniform code doesn’t say anything about the curvature of the bill.

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    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    not what I was getting at

    dress of a distinctive design or fashion worn by members of a particular group and serving as a means of identification; broadly : distinctive or characteristic clothing

    The uniform is used to identify the fact he plays on the Padres. However, Anthony Gwynn Jr. uses his hat to identify himself as a specific player on the team. The number and name on his jersey aren’t good enough for him. It may not be a conscious decision, but it is a decision he has made regardless.

    by kevintheoman on Jun 21, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

    google "define: baseball cap"
    A baseball cap is a type of soft cap with a long, stiff brim that may either be curved or flat

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    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I don't buy that for one second.

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 21, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

    neither do I

    I buy it for 20 years at minimum.

    by kevintheoman on Jun 21, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

    The wrong kev disappeared.

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 21, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Not gonna lie,

    I’d rather read his comments.

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 22, 2010 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Dear God, I love me some Creanium.

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 21, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

    The feeling is mutual

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

    creanium.net
    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

    How can you not?

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

    creanium.net
    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 22, 2010 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

    this doesn't even make sense

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

    creanium.net
    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

    You love Anthony Gwynn Jr.

    so that makes you a Poway Lover. Lauer would be upset!

    by kevintheoman on Jun 21, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Oh! Sweet Nuthin'

    by CurbEnthusiasm on Jun 21, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Kid'll never get anywhere in life

    if he caves that easily.

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 21, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Have you considered that you're crazy?

    Because most crazy people don’t consider that.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

    I have considered that

    Then I realized it’s just everyone else around me that’s crazy

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

    creanium.net
    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Did you really just say that?

    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 21, 2010 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Just look at that smug asshole!

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 21, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I was looking at his beak

    but to each his own. I won’t judge.

    by kevintheoman on Jun 21, 2010 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

    It's because the cap washer

    you need to have a flat bill or it won’t work properly.

    TBD

    by IputtheYinTony on Jun 21, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Word

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

    It's the stupid rome necklace that irritates me.

    Ohhh! How come nothing is ever boobs or ice cream? - Homer Simpson

    by Boilermaker19 on Jun 21, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

    *rope

    Ohhh! How come nothing is ever boobs or ice cream? - Homer Simpson

    by Boilermaker19 on Jun 21, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

    <img src=“http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/cc.jpg”/height=150>

    "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 21, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    someone delete this so i don’t look like a jackass

    "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 21, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

    move the slash to the end.

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    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I got it below. Just missed it due to laziness.

    "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 21, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

    "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 21, 2010 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

    You know 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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

    They are so pissed they have to take off the stickers.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions  

    I feel ya

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

    bitches don’t know ’bout my Bill of Rights

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    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   3 recs

    My only issue with Anthony

    is that he reminds me that we don’t have a premium center fielder.

    by field39 on Jun 21, 2010 12:02 PM PDT reply actions  

    There are a lot of teams

    Whose CFs remind them that they don’t have a premium CF.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

    If everyone had premium CFs

    Then no one would have premium CFs

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

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    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

    A for effort

    D for execution.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Who are you? Jodes?

    "Never have a motto, that's what I always say" - Me

    by padmadfan on Jun 21, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    When it comes to Drama

    He just calls it “effort” and “execution”.

    by Dex on Jun 21, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

    He's a premium defensive CF

    Which is what you really want at Petco.

    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 21, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Wen't to the game last night and it was one of the more fun games I've been to

    Offense was rolling with 12 hits and 9 runs. Venable’s homer was a no doubter and Hundley drilled his HR. Not going to lie, I was really bummed and down after the 4 run first but felt better right away after getting 1 back in the bottom of the 1st.

    Also, sat in the Omni premier seats for the first time yesterday, talk about a killer view. I could really get used to those seats.

    As far as TGJ, he’s all about the defense…

    Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

    by mrbarneydangles on Jun 21, 2010 12:07 PM PDT reply actions  

    I would be lying if I said I was bummed in the first

    I was livid. Freaking pissed. Not only at our play, but at the contemplation of having to watch Garland pitch in a game that looked like a loss.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I left and got a deep tissue massage

    and emerged with a Padre lead as a new man. More Sundays should be like that.

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    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    You’re so lucky Towers never signed Stece Trachsel when he had the chance. What a terrible, slow, boring, awful pitcher.

    "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 21, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Yea, well I was super bummed that

    the rotation got messed up in NY. I still haven’t gotten a chance to see Latos pitch live this year and this should have been his start. Instead, I got left with a slow, 4 run first Garland. He did calmn down and threw well after the 1st though.

    Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

    by mrbarneydangles on Jun 21, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Garland starts

    are usually great after the second inning. I’m not sure why. Maybe I get used to the pace. Maybe he picks up his pace. He definitely seems to have more success in the middle innings.

    by Stephen (shaynes41) on Jun 21, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I keep seeing LeBlanc live

    The last 3 games I’ve gone to have all been started by him and 4 of the last 5. I think I’ve seen Correia twice (I think I saw him the most last year, but that obviously makes a lot of sense given the context), Garland twice and Richard twice, but never Latos this year. I’m with you in that I would definitely like to luck out on the draw one of these days and see him again (I made an effort to see his debut last 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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I saw Latos spank the Jay's...

    He is a joy to watch. I have see Wade x2, KC x2, Richard x1 and Latos x2… so far this year. Have to say, I am not disappointed that I have missed Garland starts.

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 21, 2010 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I saw one of Garland's best starts

    when he went 7 innings against the Brewers and just totally stymied them.

    "This is no ordinary honey!"
    Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.

    by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 21, 2010 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I was at that one

    That was one of the two I went to. I did not find his 5 BBs in that game very amusing.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

    No, but thankfully it turned out not to matter.

    "This is no ordinary honey!"
    Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.

    by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 21, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Does anybody have any idea as to who is going to be the DH for the Padres tomorrow?

    Gaslamp Ball Game OT: "Makes you happy in the pants"
    MLB Network: "Keep believing!"
    Heat: "Uhh, no. We know."

    by tonoxtono on Jun 21, 2010 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

    Maybe Cunningham

    That’s what Brock thinks

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    by matthewverygood on Jun 21, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

    The president didn't do the wave.

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    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

    I like the guy in the striped shirt

    He’s doing the wave and looks less enthused than the president.

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    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

    That's about how I feel

    when the wave comes around. I knew I liked that Obama fellow….

    by scout1222 on Jun 21, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    Adrian is currently the National League WAR leader at 3.2.

    And he still doesn’t crack the top 5 in voting for first basemen.

    "This is no ordinary honey!"
    Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.

    by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 21, 2010 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

    20 something more

    That should push him over the top

    by field39 on Jun 21, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Unfortunately

    Albert Pujols is the best hitter in this generation of players. He should always be the starting 1B for the All Star game until he starts decline. Adrian is very good, but he’s probably not going to be a HOFer like Pujols. He has, however, established himself the second best 1B in the NL and the voters should probably vote accordingly. But, they never will.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Isn't the All Star game supposed to reward the best first halves?

    I mean, over the period of their careers Pujols will probably be better than Adrian, but if Pujols has a down year while Adrian has a good one, why shouldn’t he be voted in ahead of him?

    "This is no ordinary honey!"
    Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.

    by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 21, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

    No

    The All Star game should have the best players. That’s what everyone really wants. Plus, it couldn’t possibly be based on the best first halves since I think the All Stars are announced before the first half ends and it would also mean that players who do better in the second half don’t get rewards, which seems unfair.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

    voting should go back to the sports writers

    then again, what is a sports writer these days

    "I post like canned meat."

    by Hormel on Jun 21, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I might actually trust the fans

    More than the sports writers. The fans fan usually pick the starters correctly. I can’t remember if it’s the Pro Bowl or its the All Star Game where the system is skewed by the players vote. I know there’s one where the players vote for their top choice and if that player is already in the game then it goes to the guy who had the next most votes as the top player. Really, it should be that the players get to have a backup choice in case their player is chosen by the fans. Otherwise you effectively end up not counting a bunch of votes.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I'd like to trust the fans, but the vote 10,000 times thing is just crazy

    How about 50% players and 50% fans – let the manager decide who to play

    and make the All Star Game not count for anything

    "I post like canned meat."

    by Hormel on Jun 21, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

    I would trust the fans

    if there were an even amount for each team.

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    Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

    by Axion on Jun 21, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

    So should we adopt an MLB senate

    Each team gets 2 representatives?

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

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    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

    We need a caucus 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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

    and an electoral college

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

    and super delegates

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

    and battle it out

    in the Octagon

    "I post like canned meat."

    by Hormel on Jun 21, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Dodecahedron.

    "This is no ordinary honey!"
    Bolts From The Blue - Heavy with the facts, slightly less heavy with the opinions.

    by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 21, 2010 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Do dec him?

    Nearly killed him.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Thunderdome

    "Savvy Chicks Dig the Bullpen"

    by eastbaysd on Jun 21, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

    battle bots

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

    creanium.net
    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Grant Imihara?

    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 21, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

    I prefer Tory Belleci

    "You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos

    by Jordan_Ming on Jun 22, 2010 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Kari Byron

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

    creanium.net
    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 22, 2010 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Hot

    "This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

    by MrDanielX on Jun 22, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Funny

    I just had an exam about this stuff today

    by sixpakfrombelgium on Jun 22, 2010 6:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Who is to say?

    For all we know he just hurt himself again 5 minutes ago.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 21, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

    This really did make me lol

    almost choked on my mid-morning sandwich!

    'life is life' (http://spunc.com.au/members/hunter/product/9780980517965/)

    by Aussie fan on Jun 21, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

    If you like it, put a rec on it!

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 21, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Good point TTG

    And done, though usually I’m the queen of the rec fairies!

    'life is life' (http://spunc.com.au/members/hunter/product/9780980517965/)

    by Aussie fan on Jun 21, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   3 recs

    queen of the rec fairies

    hehe, nice

    www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
    "jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev

    by TheThinGwynn on Jun 21, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

    haha AJ Burnett sucks

    5 runs to the Dbags with two outs and nobody on

    by abara on Jun 21, 2010 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

    He was optioned to AAA today, Dusty Ryan was recalled.

    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 21, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

    If there was ever a series for Yorvit to not be suspended

    Methinks, this is the one to be active. He should have served during the O’s series

    "Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern

    creanium.net
    Bolts from the Blue

    by creanium on Jun 21, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

    Why call up Ryan?

    Ryan is batting like .110 in AAA, he isn’t even the best catcher in Portland.

    by HungryHunter on Jun 22, 2010 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

    Because

    They’d have to release a player to call up a different catcher. It isn’t worth losing a guy just because you need an emergency catcher for 3 days.

    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

    by Wonko on Jun 22, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

    What about?

    Releasing Ryan from the 40 man and then signing him to a minor league deal. This will be six games or so that we’ve had his dead weight up with the team and I’d rather not see him up in September when we get a 3rd catcher.

    by HungryHunter on Jun 22, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

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