Around the Mission: 8/24 Padres Links
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Padres quickly travel the long road back | padres.com: News
Two years ago today, the Padres were already well on their way toward losing 99 games when they dropped a 3-2 game to the Giants at AT&T Park. They've come a long way since then. -
Denorfia prime reflection of overachieving Padres - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Actually, I wasn’t surprised," said Denorfia. "I really didn’t expect to start the season with the Padres. So I told myself I had to have something to show the Padres ‘pick me’ if the time came when they needed an outfielder." -
insidethepadres: Feet first, or head first?
"What caused the injury? A headfirst slide, done not so well." -
Mailbag: Historically Speaking, How Good Are the 2010 Padres at Run Prevention? – Ducksnorts
"In a nutshell, the ‘72 Orioles were the best at preventing runs, the ‘03 Dodgers were the best relative to league environment, and this year’s Padres are doing very well by both measures." -
Padres Trail: Now IS the time to exult
"Padres have 39 games left. Going 20-19 the rest of the way wins them 94 games. San Francisco would have to go 24-12 to catch them. Colorado needs to finish 30-8, LA 31-6, and AZ can't catch them even if they win all their remaining games."
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I always knew he'd break out 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
Umm.....
Never mind
Bart: But, dad, you're giving in to mob mentality.
Homer: No, I'm not! I'm hopping on the bandwagon. Now, come on, son. Get with the winning team.
by Boilermaker19 on Aug 24, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
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 Aug 24, 2010 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
But...
That poster was made in 1963…no matter what happened, that cat must be long dead.
by I8EtoDunbar on Aug 24, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s not a real cat.
Bolts from the Blue // "Sometimes you would get the sense that people felt bigger than the team," Gates said. "Not to say it was an issue, but we know it’s not an issue for sure now."
Bloody Elbow // "I'm not Dog the Bounty Hunter, I don't issue apologies. And you're not going to be the first one to get one out of me." - Chael Sonnen
by Richard Wade on Aug 24, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Simpsons quote went right over your head
http://twitter.com/matthewverygood
http://lobsterstuffedwithtacos.tumblr.com
by matthewverygood on Aug 24, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s quite the assumption.
Bolts from the Blue // "Sometimes you would get the sense that people felt bigger than the team," Gates said. "Not to say it was an issue, but we know it’s not an issue for sure now."
Bloody Elbow // "I'm not Dog the Bounty Hunter, I don't issue apologies. And you're not going to be the first one to get one out of me." - Chael Sonnen
by Richard Wade on Aug 24, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel like, if we beat the Giants 3 more times the division is ours.
If we go .500 against everyone else.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I'd say
We already have a 89.74158% chance of winning said division.
And a 93.69621% chance at missing the playoffs.
It’d be a pretty big collapse for the Padres to miss the playoffs at this point. It is really, really hard to give up that kind of ground with less than 40 games to go.
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
accuscore has us 98%
and 94% for the division.
But anything can happen.
"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 prefer Accuscore
because I pick the statistics that give the Padres the best odds.
"I post like canned meat."
by Hormel on Aug 24, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Accuscore might get an edge on this one
Because it probably does a better job at adapting to midseason trades than Baseball Prospectus would.
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
The Giants need to sweep us twice.
Or, at most, win all but one of their games against us to have a chance.
Since I don’t see that happening, I’m not worried about settling for the wild card. We’re going to make the playoffs people.
Now, everyone go to baseball-reference.com and look up what “Secret Sauce” means!
by I8EtoDunbar on Aug 24, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
After 2007 I take NOTHING
NOTHING! For granted… hear that? NOTHING!
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
by MrDanielX on Aug 24, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why not?
Neither Trevor Hoffman nor Tony Gwynn Jr. will be involved again in a meaningful way in our playoff chase.
by I8EtoDunbar on Aug 24, 2010 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
NOTHING!!!!!
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
by MrDanielX on Aug 24, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay
I look forward to you holding up an “THE END OF THE WORLD IS COMING!” sign at the park at the park when the magic number’s 1 with a week to play.
by I8EtoDunbar on Aug 24, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Until there is Champaign and broken ribs...
I will not believe it. I will believe NOTHING!!!!
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Fair dues
I’m just waiting for the Cards to get ELIMINATED before getting too stoked.
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
What about Matt Holliday?
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
What about him?
The Padres choking away a lead was a bigger reason to miss the playoffs than one bad call at the plate, as horrendous as it is.
by I8EtoDunbar on Aug 24, 2010 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
So he didn't get in the way of them making the playoffs?
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 24, 2010 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
We all conveniently forget
that Trevor had NOTHING that night. Even if McClelland had gotten that call right, the wheels were already off.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Aug 24, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
and the Rockies
seriously was a historical run they had at the end to catch us, plus us just giving up games left and right.
"Over? Did you say "over"? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"
And the Dodgers completely rolling over
"I post like canned meat."
by Hormel on Aug 24, 2010 2:21 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
SD faces SF
in three weeks’ time. If the Pads can go 7-3 or 6-4 during their 10-game homestand, then the division is pretty much ours.
"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 Aug 24, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The division will be our when the magic number is 0
Until then I’m not gonna be making assumptions.
by thepadfather on Aug 24, 2010 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
You're such a gamer.
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
by Mad_Villain on Aug 24, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd say
It’s pretty much ours now and doing that will just keep that the same.
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
Shouldn't that read: "And a 93.69621% chance at MAKING the playoffs"?
by TheGhostofRickMonday on Aug 24, 2010 11:04 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Shouldn't that be a reply to Wonko?
Oh! Sweet Nuthin'
by CurbEnthusiasm on Aug 24, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Whatever
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
At least I was right on about Denorfia
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
nailed that one
"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's pretty awesome too
Because I love nailing things.
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 24, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can we please sweep the Dbacks?
And I’m getting pumped for this weekend, I already have all my tickets. I think the atmosphere this weekend is going to be nuts. Hopefully the Padres can stick it to the Phills.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 24, 2010 12:05 PM PDT reply actions
Stop being impatient.
No reason we can’t do both, Drama.
by I8EtoDunbar on Aug 24, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be a nice start
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 24, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought that was implied
In the sweeping part.
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
It is.
I just don’t see what the rush is. We’ve went from wanting to win the next game….to wanting to win the next series….to wanting to sweep the next series….to wanting to go 33-6 to close out the season. Calm down, take a breath and keep doing what got us here. I’m excited about the playoffs too….but seasons like this are incredibly rare and I want to enjoy every minute of it I can.
I don’t want to run down the hill and f*ck one of those cows….I want to walk down the hill and f*ck them all.
by Drama on Aug 24, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Before the Sanchez prediction series
Adrian was on the radio saying that no matter how that series played out, there’s still plenty of work to do, and they still have to face them more in September.
That gave me a lot of confidence that the team is going to remain focused. While the vagiants got so emotionally worked up for that one series, the Padres remained cool and collected, as they have all season.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
Exactly.
One of my favorite parts of this season was when they swept the Pirates right before the Giants series. There was all that focus on the upcoming Giants series and Sanchez running his mouth…but they stayed focused and handled their business.
Don't want to get outside ourselves.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
Is it going outside yourself to give 110%
Because I was going to cliche up the “Gonna give it 110%” thing, but I’m worried its contradictory.
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
name on the front of the jersey is more important than the one on the back
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
by justdave on Aug 24, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
One play at a time
Ask any baseball player, any real baseball player. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 24, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
god has blessed me with the ability to play this great game for a living
i’m just happy to be a part of something great
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
So who's all getting called up in Sep?
Effren, Webb, Sneaky for sure, but who else? Leubke? Castro? Ramos? What about position players? Any chance we bring up someone like a Forsythe or Darnell to get a couple AB’s?
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 24, 2010 12:47 PM PDT reply actions
Mike Baxter deserves a look, but I don't know if he'll get it because:
Who the fcuk is Mike Baxter?
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
Anyone who is on the 40 man roster
will probably get called up. Castro, Forsythe, and Darnell aren’t on the 40 man and will probably not be added until sometime next year
by thepadfather on Aug 24, 2010 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea, saw they weren't on the 40 man
How do the transactions work? Can the Padres easily switch players out of the 40 man?
Seems like the Padres farm system is lacking with guys that are ready to make an impact but we have those decent guys in S.A. that I would love to get some PT.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 24, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It is NOT easy to "switch" guys on and off the 40 man roster
Otherwise, why would you both having the 40 man roster?
There are basically 4 ways to replace a person on the 40 man roster:
1. Put the player on the 60 day DL
2. Release the player
3. Designate the player for assignment. Each team gets a chance to claim the player, but if no one does then you can keep him in the farm system
4. Trade the player.
So, unless you can find 60 day DL candidates then you are basically losing farm system depth in order to add a player to the 40 man roster.
To the best of my knowledge, there isn’t anyone who could go on the 60 day DL that isn’t already on it. Maybe Tony Gwynn Jr., but they’ve been talking about him coming back at some point.
P.S. Chris Young is also someone who is not on the 40 man roster (he’s on the 60 day DL) who will need a roster spot if we want his help in September. (He will be eligible for the postseason roster even if we do wait until the roster expands to bring him back)
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
Thanks for the clarification
Never really gave it much thought but I’ve been trying to pay more attention to the farm system this year.
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 24, 2010 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously no Neyer link
its like I don’t even know you anymore
by thepadfather on Aug 24, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
The Neyer link would have been overkill
But, its right here for those who want to know more about roster machinations.
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're right
plus it might not have answered his question directly.
by thepadfather on Aug 24, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder who will be DFA'd
Carrillo and Garrison seem like likely candidates because they are both trying to return from injuries and are so far languishing. In Garrison’s case, it also looks like he’s a ways away from the majors.
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
Garrison would probably be at the top of the DFA list come September.
Plus, he’s the previous GM’s acquisition, not the current one’s.
I think they might have some ideas about making Carrillo a reliever, so he’ll probably stick around.
Liz and Perdomo will also get evaluated come the end of the month. It seems to me if they don’t think Liz is useful for the major league pen in September then they should let him go. Perdomo is more about if they think he’s made enough progress that they can use him in the pen next year. However, they may want to hold onto him until spring training and see if they can work out a minor trade following a good camp.
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
Everyone else is relatively safe, IMO
However, I could see a situation where they replace Dusty Ryan with another catcher. But that isn’t that relevant to the conversation.
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 figured Ryan would stay on for catching depth
Especially if it turns out that Yorvit’s foul ball incident is more serious than they first thought
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
Right, but if they found another catcher
That would accomplish the same thing. I’m thinking someone with veteran-y goodness. But, I have no idea who and I doubt it will happen.
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
More like
Someone who has had a couple years in the bigs before, but is languishing in AAA somewhere.
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
thepadfather was about to say the same thing.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Aug 24, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
do you ever feel like
Wonko, Rob Neyer, and the padfather are really the same person? Weird.
"I'll tell you about it because I am here and you are distant."
I can only wish that I'm as handsome and smart
as the other one
by thepadfather on Aug 24, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
I’ve never seen any two of them in the same place. Then again, I’ve never seen Wonko or Neyer in person at all.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Aug 24, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you saying what I think you're saying?
I’m a real boy!
by thepadfather on Aug 24, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
You are the only GLBer I've seen in person.
www.FriarsOnCardboard.blogspot.com
"jbox does not drink coffee, as it makes him clean house big time." ~Kev
by TheThinGwynn on Aug 24, 2010 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
can’t wait to wear them to tommotrow and Sundays games!
by thepadfather on Aug 24, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Neyer lives in Oregon and I've never been to California's Canada
So that has something to do with 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
For someone who claims not to be Rob Neyer, you sure know an awful lot about Rob Neyer.
Bolts from the Blue // "Sometimes you would get the sense that people felt bigger than the team," Gates said. "Not to say it was an issue, but we know it’s not an issue for sure now."
Bloody Elbow // "I'm not Dog the Bounty Hunter, I don't issue apologies. And you're not going to be the first one to get one out of me." - Chael Sonnen
by Richard Wade on Aug 24, 2010 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Dusty Ryan couldn't hit the broad side of a barn
Seriously, I saw him try.
Ask any baseball player, any real baseball player. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 24, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
This would be why we'd consider replacing 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
It'd be nice to see Carrillo get worked into the Padres' plan somehow
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
Hey has to plan on stopping the suck first.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
That's usually the first step towards accomplishing anything
Outside of sucking
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
by sdchicken on Aug 24, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Yea, who the hell is Mike Baxter haha?
Seriously though, who is he? I mean I’ve seen a few fanposts on him and have seen the joke but I really don’t have a clue who he is. Isn’t he tearing it up but pretty old?
Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts
by mrbarneydangles on Aug 24, 2010 12:52 PM PDT reply actions
He's Bud Black
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
by Mad_Villain on Aug 24, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
He's 25, but not really "old" for the league.
He was drafted out of college back in 2005 and is spending his first full season in Portland. He plays corner OF or 1B. While he does not hit a ton of HRs, he hits doubles, has a good idea of the strike zone, and has enough speed to steal a bag or two.
This is without watching him play, but his hitting profile reminds me a bit of Ryan Klesko in his prime: 20+ HR, 20+ doubles, good idea of the strike zone and 15-25 SB potential.
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
I wouldn't say he's tearing it up
But, he’s doing a mighty fine job for Portland this year. He’s a little like Venable, but with less speed (and SB ability), slightly worse defense, no capability of being an emergency CF, but can play some 1B and a little 3B in a pinch.
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
maybe a little better strike zone judgment and contact ability
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
He still has over 20 steals
But yeah, he probably a little slower than Venable but can get on base more often.
Ask any baseball player, any real baseball player. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning.
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 24, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Overachieving: I hate the Word
Overachieving is guessing C on a test and getting it right thus “Overachieving” on a test.
We are not overachieving. We are winning games with a good formula, with players who are giving 100% physically, and mentally.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
by MrDanielX on Aug 24, 2010 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I agree
The only thing that the Padres are overachieving is expectations. The Padres are not overachieving on talent or skill level.
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
What do you expect?
Nice that a Chicago writer didn’t remember Denorfia even though he played in the NL Central for a few years and was one of the Reds’ touted prospects.
Ehhhh, I don't deserve a signature...
I do not have fear or concern.
I am saying though, that we are 9-15 against the Rockies and Dodgers this year… And we play them 12 more times this year. We need to start beating them more often.
"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox
I love this....
Assistant general manager Bobby Evans confirmed the Giants claimed Ross in part so the Padres couldn’t get him, also realizing Ross could become a Giant.
I love that they admit it.
The only way this could be better is if Hoyer came out and said that the Padres had zero interest in Ross.
and then add
“because his official picture is ridiculous. he looks like a buffoon. see?”
and show this:
“our team is filled with beauty. we don’t want this guy. it would give us bad beauty kharma”
"I suggest more bike" ~KSK
www.throughbucknerslegs.com
So much beauty
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
by Mad_Villain on Aug 24, 2010 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's the beauty I'm talking about.
"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
Tagg Bozied
At the Flying Squirrels game right now watching them play the Reading Phillies. Bozied just ripped a pitch over the left field wall into the parking lot. 31 and playing Double AA ball. A knee injury can ruin everything.
by Drama on Aug 24, 2010 4:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
"Tagg Bozied"
I thought this was a new term for being drunk.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
"Remember that one time
matthewverygood, Wonko, and John Gennaro got super tagg bozied on tequila and started three-way mouth kissing in the bar?"
I need new pants.
Damn it
I tried to block that out.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you? ◔ヮ◔
Uncommon Sportsman :: Absurdity in play
I made a mental note that night
to periodically find ways to bring it up so that no one forgets.
I need new pants.
Did Wonko keep telling them that they were kissing wrong?
and that Boilermakers three-way mouth kiss better?
Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.
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