San Diego Padres Fan Confidence Poll: 6/28/2010
by jbox on Jun 28, 2010 9:53 AM PDT
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Here we are in late June, the Padres just returned from a 5-1 road trip, they have a 4.5 game lead in the NL West and they are playing 15 games over .500.
Yet some of us still aren't as confident as others might think we should be. I have scoured the internet for tips to gain confidence and attempted to relate those tips to the Padres.
- Every morning, as soon as you get up, get in front of a mirror and say out loud "The Padres are terrific! The Padres are terrific! The Padres are terrific!" Repeat this affirmation with enthusiasm at least ten times everyday until it's ingrained into your subconscious mind. If you feel a little self conscious to begin with lock yourself in the bathroom. The results will amaze you.
- Attend Padres games. Insecure fans do not attend games. It is good for you to attend games and be around other fans that have confidence in the Padres. Their confidence will rub off on you. Don't just sit there and score the game, talk to the fans around you, they might have tips that will give you more confidence in the team.
- Dress for success. Wear Padres gear at all times. Whether it be a full uniform or a SD lapel pin showing pride in the team and identifying yourself as a fan to others leads to increased confidence.
- When you are engaged in a conversation with non-Padres fans, mock and ridicule their inferior teams. By putting down others, you'll feel better about yourself and your team.
- Accept the fact that the Padres will occasionally lose games, but remember that for every game they lose, they win 1.5, that will make you feel better.
The rules are simple. On a scale of 0 to 10, 0 being no confidence at all, 10 being absolute confidence, How confident are you in the San Diego Padres organization?
"Confidence" is just about anything you want to interpret it as. The front office, the future prospects, the play on the field, the park, etc etc etc.
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Eight, baby
twitter.com/matthewverygood
by matthewverygood on Jun 28, 2010 9:58 AM PDT reply actions
Yep
"Way to be all matchy, f________." - TTG's Awesome Friend
by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 28, 2010 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
so many sixes early on
those must be people saying, “I’m very confident that I had no idea until today that the Padres were a baseball team.”
8 overall
the good
This season, Cumberland, Latos, Castro, Decker, Rincon, Richards, The Bullpen.
The not so good
Tate, Schmidt, Dykstra, Antonelli, Blanks,
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Dykstra's doing better this year than I thought he would
My expectations had already hit rock bottom.
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
You just describe all of my date and work strategies
set expectations low, and improve from their.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
BTW
I have an unnatural baseball obsession with Rincon. I shouldn’t expect him to be a future superstar, but for some reason I do.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Are we going to be moving to the AL soon?
Or are errors going to start counting as runs?
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 am delusional
I think he can just learn to be a non-liability in the field…based on nothing.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
I've got a full on 9 for 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
My full 9 includes
Wearing a Padres shirt to work today to accentuate what I’m packing.
I’ve also picked up an extra game because I’m going this Saturday (not on my dime however, woohoo). What’s an extra beach towel among friends?
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
Taking the nine like a champ.
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 think Drama just died.
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by John Gennaro on Jun 28, 2010 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone says anything other than bih, I will view my work as a total failure.
“Ow, my heart. I think I’m having a heart attack. This is the big one! You hear that kev?? I’m coming to join you, honey. Oh, kev!
by Drama on Jun 28, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
by John Gennaro on Jun 28, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm indifferent
How does that play?
"Way to be all matchy, f________." - TTG's Awesome Friend
by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 28, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Too much Bloody Mary?
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 don’t think the problem was too much bloody mary, I think it was too much meat in his bloody mary.
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
by John Gennaro on Jun 28, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
The meat is part of the bloody mary.
I will no longer accept anything as a bloody mary unless it has two cooked pig products in 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
My stomach still turns at the thought or sight of that damn Bloody Mary
"Los Angeles is like San Diego’s older, uglier sister that has herpes." -- Justin Halpern
Niner
I’m out of tests. Padresaregood.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
99 luftballons
Gaslamp Ball Game OT: "Makes you happy in the pants"
MLB Network: "Keep believing!"
Heat: "Uhh, no. We know."
Movin up
6 to 6.1
"I post like canned meat."
by Hormel on Jun 28, 2010 10:12 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
10
Because they’re good enough, they’re smart enough, and doggone it, people like them.
Ohhh! How come nothing is ever boobs or ice cream? - Homer Simpson
ive been a 10 every time
and still am. i am unwaveringly confident in this team.
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
7.4999999999999999, which rounds to 7
I’m waiting for Hoyer to say “We are definitely going to add to this team. We are a serious contender, and we expect to be a playoff team.”
Even if he doesn’t say this, if we win 2/3 from the rockies, and take 3/4 from the Astros (I think we play them later this week), I will be in 8 town next week.
Your comment says 11
Your profile page says:
Voted for 10 on Gaslamp Ball – 06/28/10 10:00 AM PDT
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
If Drama says it's creepy,
it’s f_ckin’ CREEPY.
I need new pants.
by jodes0405 on Jun 28, 2010 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
restraining order?
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
by Mad_Villain on Jun 28, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Common sense
"Way to be all matchy, f________." - TTG's Awesome Friend
by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 28, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No
If Drama says its creepy he’s just trying to divert attention away from his creepiness.
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 exactly what someone who is creepy would say
I, on the other hand, am not friendly.
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 28, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
When I'm ready to be creepy
You’ll effin’ know creepy.
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
You haven't seen creepy until you've seen.......
A cannibalistic Ronald McDonald.
Please don't read my signature.
by SoCalBoltFan on Jun 28, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
It think it's pretty creepy that people can't figure out height tags
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 28, 2010 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well being the only one on this site
who worrys about things like height tags comes off as a little creepy as well. Maybe over-obsessive or annoying might be a better way of describing it.
I know my images/posts aren’t always the best contributions of Padres information because I honestly don’t know all that much about baseball. I mostly just listen to what you guys have to say and have learned a lot about the game just by reading this blog. If you have a problem with my posts just let me know what the problem is and I’ll correct it. No need for the sarcasm man, I honestly have no idea what a height tag is.
Please don't read my signature.
by SoCalBoltFan on Jun 28, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm not the only one.
The Admins don’t like it either. Plus, don’t take sh*t so seriously man.
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 28, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
He's the only one that is nice enough to keep reminding everyone.
There is a handy guide placed not-so-prominently on the front page that you can find here.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Ah, that explains a lot.
Very helpful Axion, thanks!
Please don't read my signature.
by SoCalBoltFan on Jun 28, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I go between
7 and 8 every week. This week is an 8. I decided to pick up tickets for today and tomorrow and my season tix are for Wednesday. This is a big series.
Walk The Nine
"You know, I was thinking of getting my bartender's license." Alan -The Hangover
by icaughthundleys#4 on Jun 28, 2010 10:55 AM PDT reply actions
TEN
Goin’ to the game tonight and feelin’ pretty confident about a victory!
Please don't read my signature.
boo
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
by John Gennaro on Jun 28, 2010 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Up from a 7 to an 8 after a great road trip
We gotta take the series agaist the Rockies.
Also, ESPN has us #6 in the power rankings behind the Braves and the Rays. We just took a series against the Rays and we have a better record than the Braves. I wish I could unleash the Lawd on ESPN, are we done playing the Mets this year?
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Jun 28, 2010 12:14 PM PDT reply actions
Location location location.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
by Mad_Villain on Jun 28, 2010 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
who is this ESPN you keep talking about?
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
It stands for Sports in Spanish.
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
6 sounds about right
I still rank the Rays above the Padres. They have a far tougher schedule, and a better record.
And I guess the Braves and Padres could flip the 5 and 6 spot, but it is hardly a major snub.
I don't buy the idea
that the Padres are victims of a geographic bias. If that were true, why is Texas Number 3 on the list?
Six
But I’m feeling more confident by the day. I don’t expect Jed to pick up another bat or another pitcher, and I really don’t want him to. I think that this is our team and we just need Venable, Headley, the Harrisons, and a few others to turn it up a notch in the second half. I really didn’t think we would put all the pieces together until 2011, yet here we are, winning and making a mockery of the masses.
Like texpadre said, 1.6 years of misery and we’re turning it around quicker than expected…
I'm at a full blown 9
considering that is how many pairs of pants I’ve ruined during the past two series.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
I must be that purpleish line.
I’ve been a nine every week but one, in which I was an eight.
I need new pants.
I've been an 8
Though I voted “9” this time
Gaslamp Ball Game OT: "Makes you happy in the pants"
MLB Network: "Keep believing!"
Heat: "Uhh, no. We know."
up to an 8 this week
due to a good road trip and nice lead in the division.
the only thing I’m really waiting for is a sign of consistent success against the division. we’re not going to win 8 of 9 against the Giants twice, and we have yet to look good against the Dodgers and Rockies. more NL West games in our remaining schedule than cross-division at this point, and we have to show that we can keep our lead by force.
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"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
this
Bolts from the Blue - Destroying your opinions with facts.
by John Gennaro on Jun 28, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
IMO
A 10 means you are confident you are going to win the WS.
A 9 means you are confident you are going to at least win a series in the playoffs
An 8 means you are confident that you are going to make the playoffs
A 7 means that you think that if they can improve just a little bit they’ll certainly make the playoffs.
Therefore I went with a 7, but we could still make the playoffs with no improvements, IMO.
"No matter what you do, you're gonna die brotha." ~~ Desmond Hume
Best 3 consecutive months of Padres baseball
that has ever existed ? On pace to win 97.
Padres 2010 Ole'
We had a .658 Winning Percentage
June-August 1998 (That’s a 106 win pace). We also opened the season that year (1 game in March plus April/May/June) with a .638 Winning Percentage (103 win pace), so it’s not our best opening 3 months either. Still pretty awesome.
Note: I didn’t check whether the ones I mentioned were the best, just that they were better than this 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
Based on those numbers I just threw out there
They were on pace for more than 98 all the way until September, when they went 9-15.
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
To even be on the same page as the 98 team is amazing
If you think this year is special…
they finished 5 games over their Pythagorean W-L
This team is 1 game under.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/1998.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/2010.shtml
"I post like canned meat."
I think our Pythagorean Record Expectation is around 103-59
"No matter what you do, you're gonna die brotha." ~~ Desmond Hume
by All Things SD on Jun 28, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe not
Looks like 99-63
"No matter what you do, you're gonna die brotha." ~~ Desmond Hume
by All Things SD on Jun 28, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still at a 7 due to the hitting
I cannot get past a 7, even with their brilliant pitching. Plus, I see some real tiredness setting in after this recent road trip. I say that they are lucky if they win 90 games.
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