Around the Mission: 8/11 Padres Links

by jbox on Aug 11, 2010 9:31 AM PDT

Young seeing progress, staying patient - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I have a long way to go in terms of stuff and sharpness and everything else," Young said. "But you got to start somewhere, and I’m just trying to work my way up the ladder."
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Heath Bell and Scott Hairston respond to Jonathan Sanchez's Sweep Guarantee
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Heath Bell on why they're not taking the Pirates lightly, his advice to Ryan Webb when he was sent down & why he's not concerned w/Jonathan Sanchez.
insidethepadres: Fenway, Eck
"The Padres used the disabled list (or was it the deception list?) to buy extra rest for Mat Latos and later with Oscar Salazar to fix a roster snag. So, why not use the DL to replace Matt Stairs, who is batting .182 with a .247 on-base percentage? Admittedly, pinch-hitting is exceptionally difficult, yet it seems like Aaron Cunningham has more to offer."
Woe, Doctor!: Let's talk about feelings
"My concern is while the nonplussed nature of Hairston, Jr. is not surprising for a veteran leader, I want it to keep the youngsters grounded – not neutered."
Ludwick Powers Padres Past Pittsburgh
"We were talking about it in the outfield during a pitching change," said Chris Denorfia, "It’s a lot of fun for us, and we appreciate the support."
Ludwick, LeBlanc power Padres' win - SignOnSanDiego.com
Said Ludwick: "You definitely don’t want to mess anything up. They’ve got something special going on and I just want to help the ballclub win. I think it is human nature to try to do too much.

LeBlanc, Ludwick lead Padres to victory | padres.com: News
Wade LeBlanc's fingerprints were all over the Padres' series opener against the Pirates on Tuesday.

Young continues rehab with bullpen session | padres.com: News
Padres starting pitcher Chris Young threw a second bullpen session before Tuesday's game against the Pirates at PETCO Park as he continues to try to work his way back from a shoulder injury that has kept him on the 60-day disabled list since early April.

Eckstein hits, takes infield on Tuesday night | padres.com: News
Padres second baseman David Eckstein, on the 15-day disabled list since July 21 with a strained right calf, hit and took infield before Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh at PETCO Park.

Hairston starts despite battling shin splints | padres.com: News
Padres infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. started at second base and hit leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Pirates despite battling shin splints that clearly hampered him as he rounded the bases on a home run hit by Chris Denorfia on Sunday in Arizona.

PADRES NOTES: Pitching remains the focus down the stretch
"Each bullpen reminds me of how far I have to go in terms of stuff and sharpness, but you've got to start somewhere and I'm trying to make my way up the ladder."

PADRES: Ludwick flashes power in win over Pirates
"He admitted to me that he was pressing. This should help him ease in."

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Mat looks as shocked as I was to see Adrian showing enthusiasm.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Aug 11, 2010 9:47 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Either that

Or he’s trying to add some drama to the moment by singing an Aria.

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 Aug 11, 2010 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I also like that you can see

the shape of Kyle Blanks engulfing both Adrian and Ludwick, even though he’s a couple feet behind them.

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Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play

by Axion on Aug 11, 2010 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Scotty's Shrekness is out of control in that video.

by elw89 on Aug 11, 2010 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

Timmay got lit up!

by Padsin10 on Aug 11, 2010 10:40 AM PDT reply actions

August 18th

that is the magical day when a lot of bench-veterans go on the disable list with a nagging injury and have it retroactive to the 16th. That way you have the biggest player pool for the post season roster (august 31st 24-man + DL).

"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"

by Ron Mexico on Aug 11, 2010 12:02 PM PDT reply actions

After seeing his little shin splint troubles last night

I wonder if they’ll do that with J. Hairston. That way they can keep Cabrera around in case they want someone who can pinch run in the playoffs. Obviously, this is only possible if Eckstein is back.

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Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Aug 11, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought is is 40 man

plus DL

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Aug 11, 2010 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

To be eligible for a team’s playoff roster a player must be on either a)the 25 man active roster, b)the disabled list, c)the bereavement list, d)the suspended list as of August 31st at midnight.

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Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Aug 11, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions