Adrian Gonzalez hits two home runs and breaks up Hamels' no hitter
by jbox on Jun 7, 2010 6:55 PM PDT
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PrintSo there we were... being no hit by Heidi's husband Cole Hamels into the 6th inning. ESPN and Foulweather fans were getting giddy.. Adrian Gonzalez then steps to the plate and casually hits a home run into the flower bed that for some reason is planted out above the left field wall. TA-DOW! There goes the no hitter and here come the Padres.
Next up Scott Hairston is swinging crazy for the fences without much success and then suddenly he makes contact and puts one into the left centefield seats. Back to back, Jack.
Next time through the order either Channel 4 is showing a replay or Adrian Gonzalez hits the exact same homer putting the ball in the same flower bed in front of the same tight t-shirt wearing guys. Crasy.
Everything is fine until the bottom of the 9th when Heath Bell starts struggling. Foulweather fans start salivating but the Padres pull off an important win. The series? They split that bitch.
Confidence rating becoming more confident.
Go Padres!
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I love that too.
I wish they’d put that on their website.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just thinking that
Let’s tweet marty and get her to do it…
by TJB on Jun 7, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Her and Andy.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Tweeted them myself.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I RTed
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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 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I also retweeted.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
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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 7, 2010 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It's always ugly with Bell
but he usually gets it done
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
I cannot get over how unlucky he is.
Thank God he’s an amazingly good pitcher, otherwise his ERA would be a hell of a lot higher than just over 1.00.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
"And Cole Hamels nearly gets a no-hitter, but the Padres win."
And then they dont show any Padres highlights.
"No matter what you do, you're gonna die brotha." ~~ Desmond Hume
You'd think that, being as long-ball crazy as they are
the back-to-back jacks would have at least gotten bried play.
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
The Wade man is back!
Gaslamp Ball Game OT: "Makes you happy in the pants"
MLB Network: "Keep believing!"
Heat: "Uhh, no. We know."
NL West foes update
Giants up 6-5 over Reds in bottom of 8th.
Rockies up 3-0 over Astros in top of 5th.
Arizona up 2-0 over Atlanta in top of 2nd.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:00 PM PDT reply actions
Dodgers have not yet begun play.
They start in about 9 minutes.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Upside
When we’re more competetive, and win more on the road, winning the NL West gets less of that “Best of the Worst” wrap.
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
I think we're the only NL West team with a winning record on the road and at home.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh, more Bryce Harper on ESPN
Gaslamp Ball Game OT: "Makes you happy in the pants"
MLB Network: "Keep believing!"
Heat: "Uhh, no. We know."
theodore donald kerabatsos
I tried to send you your cookies, but I keep getting them back saying no such address. Do you not live at the corner of awesome and amazing anymore? Why didn’t you tell me you moved?
I moved!!
Sorry, I forgot to tell you. I’m on Handsome between Successful and Charming.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
By the way, I took the liberty
of changing your wiki page so this doesn’t happen again. You gotta let people know these things, man!
Cookies what?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you make them without dairy?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmmm
It’s something I’m willing to try. The only think I’d need to replace would be the butter. Margarine okay?
So long as it doesn't have any dairy products.
No eggs or milk either?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool.
We get egg replacer from Whole Foods, usually works pretty well.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool.
A helpful hint—when you prepare the egg replacer, put it in the dough right away, and try to get in the oven as soon as possible. We’ve found that works better.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
I’ll keep that in mind! I’ll be baking a crazy ton this next week, so I’ll be sure to try it out!
Another good egg substitue
Ground flaxseed with warm water.
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
euphemism?
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
Stars of the game, by WPA:
Wade Leblanc, Adrian Gonzalez, and Luke Gregerson.
Also Jayson Werth, rockin’ the -.241 WPA.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
Pat the Bat is 2-4 with the Giants tonight.
DAMN WE SHOULD HAVE SIGNED HIM1
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
As bad as our OF is, I wanted no part of him.
TERRIBLE fielder and only getting older.
by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jun 7, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I know I was sarcastic.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm at a solid 8.5
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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 7, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to say that seeing LeBlanc settle down and actually have a good game against a deadly offense
was even better than getting the win. his last few starts were pretty bad and I was afraid he’d turned back into a pumpkin
He's been slowly working back
since his horrific seattle outing, hoping he’s fully back
by TJB on Jun 7, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Going to the bottom of the 9th in Cincy, Giants up 6-5.
Let’s go Reds.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
Don't tell me what happens with the game today.
I DVR’ed it and will start watching in a minute.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
How did you get in this thread
without knowing what happened?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
wait, where am I
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Padres lose via no hitter
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
damn.
need to get that flux capacitor and make sure we win.
"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 worked.
Pads win 3-1
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
1 out in the 9th in Cincy.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:11 PM PDT reply actions
2 outs.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
And it's over.
Dumb Giants.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
made an appearance in the game thread
and the post-game thread in a self-referential post.
You’re welcome.
I was dating this girl from Canada... after about a month I found out she didn't know what sport the Padres played, she thought "padre" was spelled p-o-d-r-a-y and she thought it was some kind of a fish. Dealbreaker.
Yup.
I’m with you.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
Also need moar space in the standings between First Place Padres and the Doyers.
I need new pants.
Go Dodgers!
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
Stupid Blake Hawksworth,
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
1-0 Dodgers.
Runners on corners, no one out.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
Why couldn't the Cards have starter Hawksworth against us
instead of PJ Walters?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
AHHH
Mike Cameron just beat out TGJ for sunday’s best webgem.
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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jun 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
2-0 Dodgers now.
But Manny grounded into a DP, so 2 outs now too.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
Giants win.
OT the dogshits time.
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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 7, 2010 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
So, Luke Jackson just got picked up in the draft
and I was legit confused for a solid 30 seconds or so when I realized they were not talking about the former ducks basketball player. Wooooooow.
What happened to PJ Walters or whatever his name is
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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 7, 2010 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
Different spot in the rotation, I think.
Walters replaced Penny. Hawksworth is replacing Loshe.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Not that Loshe was much good in the first place.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
PJ was scheduled I thought
Why is their version of Josh Geer pitching?
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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 7, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no idea.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Belliard Ks.
Hawksworth escapes and limits damage.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
For so many different reasons.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Matty V said so the other night
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 7, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Matty V would never lie.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Except for when
he said the pads would finish in 5th
by TJB on Jun 7, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He was under the influence of the east coast bias...
Its forgivable… Plus I see that, less as a lie, and more of an uninformed projection.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
He was managing expectations
Ensuring we’d be all the more thrilled by their performance.
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
Good point
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Jason Hammel is shutting out the Astros.
But then, it doesn’t take much to shut them out.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
When did Randy Winn get cut from the Yankees
and his .206 avg get inserted into the middle of the Cardinals lineup?
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 7, 2010 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
.203
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 7, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I wanted to know
Gaslamp Ball Game OT: "Makes you happy in the pants"
MLB Network: "Keep believing!"
Heat: "Uhh, no. We know."
Woo Ludwick homer.
2-1 Doyers now.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
So this Whitson kid sounds awesome.
Only problem with prep picks is that it takes awhile for them to develop, so they have all kinds of time to get hurt and suck.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Yep.
But, like Tate, he’ll be given every chance to succeed.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Assuming he is more mature than Tate... little shit better stay away from off-roading
or any risky behavior.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Assuming he learns to catch baseballs with a glove
And not his face.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
It's gon be off tha hook!
But seriously, The second I get off from work on the 18th, I’m going to be at the game for his debut, hopefully!
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
I heard he strikes out a lot.
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 7, 2010 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Predicting a golden sombrero?
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
good thing we dont' need pitching
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 7, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
High school kids are considered more likely to get hurt.
Because they’re less used to bigger workloads, haven’t fully developed, etc.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I would suggest that when you get a high school
player you can manage his work load with an eye towards the bigs. A college coach on the other hand, is only concerned with the now and may be less likely to manage his work load.
Thats why I would be less inclined to pick up college pitchers,
but would be ok with position players.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
High school pitchers are generally the riskiest pick you can make
in the first round.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
In terms of likelihood to succeed at the major league level.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take that for potential to be a front of the rotation guy.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Sure.
They wouldn’t have taken him in the first round if they didn’t regard him highly.
I am just saying that, in general, high school pitchers are the biggest risks you can take.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the biggest risk
Is high schoolers who have a penchant for off-roading and stupidity.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Tate has thast douchey air to him
that Whitson doesn’t from what I can see. But I mean, I can’t really say anything, because I’ve met neither of them. But hopefully Whitson is smart and signs early, and gets out to Arizona and starts playing. And maybe we’ll see him in Eugene sometimes this year or maybe next if they’re dead set on not letting player skip levels
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Wait WTF?
Whitson has signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Florida.
I just read this on mlb.com. here
I hope Jed had a good sense that he would sign for a reasonable amount… otherwise this is a risky pick for signability reasons… much more so than talent.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Everyone knew it would take above-slot money to sign him.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I hope it is an issue of above slot
and not so much that the kid has been a Gators fan his whole life and dreamed of pitching for them.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
My guess is he'll sign.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I've always wanted to play for the Ducks
but the hand-eye coordination just isn’t there
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
I guess it was calculated.
If he doesn’t sign the Padres will get a good comp pick in a stronger draft.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
This was not a secret.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
First rounders rarely sign early.
Especially ones who want above-slot money.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I knowwww
But I’m a dreamer.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Plus the college option
It’s going to take a while
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
I am just talking about risk.
College guys have like 2-3 years to get hurt… high school have like 5-6.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
THANK YOU
Yes, he does. No bad juju for him. I can feel it.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
When is our next pick?
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Tomorrow
UGH. I think we pick 9th tomorrow too though. Number 59 overall
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Wait... its only the first round today? lol. Thats lame.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Agreed.
Oh well. I think it goes though the 30th round tomorrow? Or the 20th, I can’t remember
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Check out this entry on Podesta's blog:
http://itmightbedangerous.blogspot.com/2010/06/draft-day.html
Covers some of the changes….
"It's a long season and you gotta trust. I've tried 'em all, I really have, and the only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the Church of Baseball." - Annie Savoy, Bull Durham
the good news in the Dodgers/Cards series
is that Carpenter and Wainwright are pitching the next two
Absolutely.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Four teams in the NL West have a positive run differential.
Here they are:
+54
+38
+39
+4
Which one of these doesn’t belong?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
The Dodgers stole the Rockies' record.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That was much better from Hawksworth.
K’s the side.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
Woot
Ethier grounds into DP.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
Queen of the Douche Faeries.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
He and Manny
have hit like crap since coming off the DL.
This can only be good for us.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
How is Carlos Monestarios blanking the Cardinals.
He sucks.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
Watch the Dodgers win another 2-1 game.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
That would be sweet.
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
Why?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't like pickles
they taste bad.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Clearly you haven't had the good ones. They are delicious.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Indeed she did.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
You're a she?
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
I was passing on paraphrased sentiments
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Overheard at Costco:
“I don’t like the relish, it tastes like pickles.”
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by Axion on Jun 7, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Carlsbad
a couple weeks ago
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You do realize
that our playoff hopes rest far more on the Dodgers’ performance than the Cardinals’.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Cardinals don't make the playoffs
Padres go all the way
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
Please for the love of God... lets not face them in the first round.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Padres have made the playoffs 5 times
3 of which they were eliminated in the 1st round by the Cardinals.
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
My hatred for Cardinals is greater than the Dodgers
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
hmm
i don’t like the cards but at least we don’t play them as much as the dodgers
The one and only AzDuck
I can't help
but hate the dodgers with all my heart and soul
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
I don't really understand the Dodger hatred.
Care to explain?
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
So you've never been to LA?
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
You have to
if you want to be a Padres fan. It’s in the rules. The unwritten ones.
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I don't like to be a sheep.
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
You just don't know your history.
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Okay
What is the history between the Padres and Dodgers?
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
No respect, I tell ya
No respect.
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flagged
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 7, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
At the bare minimum
they are a natural rival. Closest other California team. Why do you think we dislike the Mariners? Natural rival. Why do I hate the Oregon State Beaver? Natural rival to my duckies.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Fair enough
Thank you for answering.
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
bit of history
When the Padres became a Major League team, it was, in part to ensure that the Dodgers had other teams to play within the region. However, since they didn’t truly want to COMPETE with the new team within the region, they made sure, with the help of the commissioners office that the Padres front office would basically be stocked with former Dodger brass.
As a result, certain expansion draft picks were not made and the Padres front office for YEARS essentially catered to the Dodger whim resulting in at least 10 years of Padres struggles that didn’t necessarily need to be.
Probably a good thing.
We had lamb for dinner last night.
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
You're this close to getting your Padre fanhood revoked.
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 7, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you daft? Or merely obtuse?
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 7, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe he is a doyer lover
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
He's a doyer mole
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 7, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
wait
they are soulless, bastard born from the afterbirth of the devil and hitler’s love affair. You have to hate them.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
1. Manny’s hair
2. Too many of their fans drive 2 hrs. to SD in order to act like complete azzholes.
3. Ned Colletti looks like a child molester
4. Tommy Lasorda’s manboobs
by partmanpartmonkey on Jun 7, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TJ Simers
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I hate them.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
6-1 now
The tardinals suck.
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When was the last time the Dodgers played a road game?
Sheesh.
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 7, 2010 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
Interview with Karsten
I love this kid. He’s gonna be awesome. And he’s not Donavan Tate
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Give him time to get his signing bonus
Then he can be Tate.
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Minors + millionaires = stupid.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Pretty much.
but still
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Does he have any earrings?
"Get your hopes up. That's what hopes are for by the way, to get up. You don't get your hopes down, you get your hopes up." -Jeffrey Tambor
Hawksworth blows up in 4th.
6-1 Dodgers.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Bad news.
Mets have their good starters going too.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like the entire NL West is winning tonight.
Dodgers up 6-1 over Cards, DBacks up 7-1 over Braves.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
Why'd everybody have to get good?
I miss when the rest of the division was under .500.
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smoke and mirrors
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 7, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
For the Dodgers.
The Rockies and Giants each have a run differential of +39 or better.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Matty just admitted his padres love on mlbn
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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 7, 2010 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
Go Matty V.
Come back to us.
Wait, I listen on the radio. Never mind, do what you want.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Would if I could, dude.
Would if I could.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
what was said
switch to mythbusters…
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
he said, the padres split the series with the phillies, they did not win the series like I had reported earlier, that was just wishful thinking on my part
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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 7, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
MLBN is having a Padres lovefest right now
Trying to beat out the Padres lovefest that was on Baseball Tonight earlier
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 7, 2010 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
Cool.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
San Antonio had a good day.
Nice start by Luebke—no runs, 1 H, 5 Ks, 3 BBs.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
He didn't pitch today
but Scribner has been striking batters out like crazy.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Pads weren't real competitive this year
would Luebke possibly get a few major league starts come September ?
Padres 2010 Ole'
It's certainly possible.
Though I’m not sure if it’s likely. I wouldn’t see a need to rush him.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Plus,
he’s coming back from an injury at the moment
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
Yep.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
So ESPN reported that the White Sox are "open for business"
Any bats we like? Good thing Peavy is on a contender now.
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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 7, 2010 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
Bingo.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that Andruw Jones would be worth it provided they didn't want anyone of consequence.
He’s not making any money of consequence, seems that he can still field a corner outfield position well, and he wouldn’t be any worse than Venable at the plate, with potential for much more.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing thats awesome about Jones
Is that he rakes at Petco… he has obscene numbers here.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Does he?
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I know he was a one-time
record-holder for longest HR at Petco.
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Career at Petco
.319 AVG 1.159 OPS
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 7, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That's it.
Get ’er done, Jed.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
inb4 "OPS is a junk stat"
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
OPS is a junk stat.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Success!
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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
It gives a general idea
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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 7, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly... and at 1.159
He is rakin’ like a fiend. I would love to throw his ass in LF right now. Better than Salad Czar and Stairs.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Thou I like both of them off the bench, they just shouldn't be starting
Ever.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
known as
Steroidland
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
Yeah he's not hitting the ball hard right now.
But he’s walking a lot and giving good OBP. Unlike Venable.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Here peoples
http://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/split_stats.cgi?full=1¶ms=site|SAN02|jonesan01|bat|AB|
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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 7, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah those '08 numbers suck... but he was a beast before that
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
You are correct... 3 years ago.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
diditwrong
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His last year in Atlanta he was still kicking our ass.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I would have accepted
“rakin’ like Groundskeeper Willy. "
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Yeah he does... I remember when he was a free agent after Atlanta looking
He had insane numbers here… I don’t know where to find the numbers now, but it I think I remember seeing on a broadcast that like 1/3 of his hits were HR’s and he hit for high average too.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I wouldn't be opposed to Jones...he'd probably want to stick it to the Dodgers too
What’a Alex Rios making? Ugh, nm.
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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 7, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
about Three Fiddy
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
He's making like no money.
At most like a mil. The White Sox want Cedric Hunter? Kellen Kulbacki? They’ve got a deal.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Rios?
he is making liking a Gazillion dollars.
Kenny Willams picked him up on unrecoverable waivers and took on the whole salary.
"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 meant Jones is making like no money.
"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 Jun 7, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
500K I believe
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
With a million dollar performance escalator.
Pennies for a guy with his career numbers.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
He's locked in team control for awhile
Just muy caro
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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 7, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Also looking good for Lake Elsinore.
Jaff Decker is 1-3 with a double.
Kyle Blanks is 1-3 with a double.
Nick Schmidt has so far 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
Need Wonko for some scouting
but hopefully Schmidt bounces back after injury and gets his 1st round stuff back. Of course Wonko will say he is probably old for the league.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
He's real old for the league.
It looked like he was starting to bounce back last year, but then struggled big time in Lake Elsinore. I don’t think he’ll ever justify his first round status.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU'RE OLD FOR THE LEAGUE
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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 7, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
somebody told me this at my foursquare league
I told him that “Harry Potter” was unrealistic….seriously, a ginger with more than 2 friends.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
ron only has 2 friends
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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 7, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
true, but I am no ginger
"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 thought it was cuz of their unrealistic teeth
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Cardinals are finished. 10-1 Dodgers.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
jbox
Here’s a picture
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by Axion on Jun 7, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I think game ball should go to GLB collectively.
At least all the people who helped jinx Cole Hamels.
I need new pants.
I want it!
I called us taking whitson!
"You're like the nicest internet person I know." - theodore donald kerabatsos
love how he stays on the ball.
why can’t anyone else do that..they all bail out.
"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 love how the Dodgers are getting dominated
by Carlos Monestarios.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
* Cardinals are getting dominated.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
must resist obvious Drama joke....
"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 hate his face.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Corey Brock tweets
that the Padres want Stauffer to build up his strength in the minors to the point that he could start.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
Translation
They want to skip Latos a few times in the rotation so he can pitch longer into the season.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Would Latos be available out of the 'pen at all?
Using a roster spot like that can be wasteful.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I don't think they'll pitch him out of the pen.
They’ll just have him sit when they skip him.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Man using a roster spot like that is dangerous.
We are over taxing the ’pen as it is.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
It's either that
or shut Mat down in Late August/Early September and have him be unavailable for possible post-season play.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess so.
It makes us have a virtual 7 man rotation… because if Staffer is starting every 10th day… then he really only has 1-2 days he should be available out of the pen.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
If they are in it and he runs out of innings.
They almost have to use a minor league option, but that could get ugly.
This weekend
would have been a good time to have him skip a start because of the off-day.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Best possible case scenario for the Padres
They’d need him once in the NLDS, twice in the NLCS, twice in the WS. Unlikely, but possible. That’s 5 starts.
He’s currently averaging about 6 innings per starts. If we say he has a 150 IP limit, that means he has about 14 starts left of 25 total.
That means he can only make 9 more in the regular season if they want him available for the max in the post-season, because he has 11 starts right now. That would mean they’d have to skip about 13 turns in the rotation, assuming 34 starts.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Wonko was talking about this a while ago.
They are probably taking a flexible approach to his limit, based on his history and their knowledge of his physical condition.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't see them happening.
More than likely they will let him pitch until he is done for the season and worry about this rest later.
I think they'll skip him at least a few times.
They said they were going to try.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I assume their preference would be
to stretch him enough to reach expanded rosters. That way they can avoid the roster slot issue. That being said. How do you skip him if he is pitching well.
It's easy.
You have Garland start instead of him.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it would make most sense...
to just pitch him till they want to shut him down… by that time there will be expanded rosters… then give him September off and see if he is rested enough to start in the post-season.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
We would start
Garland, Richard, and Corriea/Wade…. not bad… only need 3 starters in the post-season.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Or Stauffer.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I'm nervous that Stauffer will suck again
Now that he’s lost his lucky appendix.
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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 7, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah. Stauffy will be fine.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
He was born with it, remember?
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Leave Stauffy alone!
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Ryan Ludwick.
Second meaningless solo shot. 10-2 Bad Guys.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
Cardinals making a mini-rally.
10-4 Dodgers now.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
loldbagsbullpen
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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 7, 2010 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
Lolpen.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Got out of it with only giving up 1 run.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
f*ckin' miracles!
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I hoe Gallagher is out of his suck
And can be a decent long reliever.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
*hope
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Lolcards.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
I swear, the Cardinals better come back
with Carpenter and Wainwright and blow the Dodgers away.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
trying to get us to STFU about run differential.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Must be.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Arizona Lolpen taking another chance at blowing it.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
Tying run at the plate, 1 out for the Braves.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bases loaded, still 1 out.
Arizona bullpen fail.
Again.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
They survive.
Yunel Escobar grounded into a DP to end the game.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Swung at the second pitch he saw
after Qualls walked the bases loaded.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Just finished watching the game on DVR
Good win. ESPN was getting all giddy with Hamels and his no hitter but then blam…Adrian HR, very nice.
ESPN actually had some pretty nice things to say about us, not that it matters but it is nice to get SOME recognition nationally.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
All NL West teams win today.
Standings stay static.
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by Zach (maestro876) on Jun 7, 2010 9:57 PM PDT reply actions
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