Around the Mission: 7/4 Padres Links

by jbox on Jul 4, 2010 11:00 PM PDT

Gwynn gives Padres walk-off win | padres.com: News
Tony Gwynn hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning to lead the Padres to a 3-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday in front of 23,498 at PETCO Park.
Padres pitchers snubbed for All-Star berths - SignOnSanDiego.com
"It insulting," said closer Heath Bell, a co-leader of the major leagues with 23 saves. "I don't think it's insulting to me. It's insulting to our pitching, the best staff in the National League, and insulting to the Padre organization.
Padres keep doing their thing - SignOnSanDiego.com
"To win big league games just the way we do things," said Gwynn, "it’s hard."
Strength of force, habit - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Webby’s really embraced Yoda," said Bell. "We were in Houston and put Yoda up over us. One of the security guys said, ‘You guys hung Yoda!’ Webby had a great response. He said, ‘Yeah, even Jedis don’t stand a chance with our bullpen.’ I thought that was one of the best lines ever."
Padres halfway there on pitching, defense - SignOnSanDiego.com
"We’re playing good baseball," Black continued. "We’re not beating ourselves. And someone always gets a hit. There are a lot of guys on the highlight film."
In a way, snubbing hurlers shows winning run is ensemble effort - SignOnSanDiego.com
"In a way, it’s kind of a compliment to our team," Padres’ pitching coach Darren Balsley said. "In a way. Because of how well we play as a team and as a unit. Instead of having stars here and there, certain guys carrying the team, what a team effort it has been."

PADRES NOTES: Gonzalez is team's lone All-Star
"From our perspective it's a little shocking," said Black

PADRES: Gwynn's walkoff single sends Padres to 3-2 victory
"You take wins how you can get them," Gwynn said

PADRES NOTES: Padres hanker for All-Star recognition
"I think we have a number of guys who should warrant consideration," Black said.

Stay Healthy, My Friends – Ducksnorts
"Now that you have been thus honored, I make a humble request: Don’t play in the game."

Padres Want It More Than Astros
"This is the kind of team we’ve been all year, and people outside of this clubhouse are starting to notice (the Padres)" said starter Wade LeBlanc, who lowered his home ERA to 2.36, "They’re starting to realize that we’re for real."

Sunday Seven: 4th of July All-Star Snub Edition
" Wouldn’t you want some part of the Pen-itentiary in your ‘pen to close things out?"

David Eckstein is (Still) Exceedingly Mediocre :: Friar Forecast
"Basically, Eckstein’s bat is exactly what we thought it would be–terrible–and there is not sufficient evidence to state his fielding is any better than average. What does that leave us? Exactly the same player we thought we had. An exceedingly mediocre second baseman."

Perpetual Padres Saga: Game 2 of 2010 at Petco Park
"Overall, I had a great day at Petco Park again and I am 2-0 this season so far! I love meetups with Padres fans. "

Padres Sign Mike Adams’ Brother | Chicken Friars | A San Diego Padres Blog
The Padres have signed 25-year-old righthanded pitched Jason Adams and assigned him to Low-A Fort Wayne. Adams is the younger brother of Padres righthander Mike Adams.

The Friarhood - Making the case: Heath Bell All Star
1. Every team has to have a representative

Gonzalez heads to third Midsummer Classic | padres.com: News
Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, who swings one of the most prodigious bats in the NL, is headed to his third consecutive All-Star Game.

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I'm with ya, Heath.

The league’s best pitching staff and none of them make the ASG final cut.
I never thought i’d say this, but I hope the American League kicks the crap out of the National League this year.

"Since we only live once (that we know of) we should focus on enjoying our lives, not stressing to follow every single thing and trend that society impose upon us." - Thom Yorke of Radiohead

by Jonathan Holmes on Jul 4, 2010 11:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs