Around the Mission: 8/9 Padres Links

by jbox on Aug 9, 2010 9:33 AM PDT

Hard lessons led to Latos' breakout season - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
“A light turned on,” Latos said. “I decided to quit acting like I was 16 years old.”
Castrovince: Taking the plunge on predictions | MLB.com: News
"The finale of what has been described by many as the "Year of the Pitcher" pits two of the strongest staffs against each other. The Rays and Padres go the distance, with the Rays silencing the crowd at PETCO Park with a Game 7 victory"
PADRES: Latos, offense help avert sweep in Arizona
"The thing we've been doing all season is showing our resiliency, coming back from losses and responding the next day," manager Bud Black said. "So that was good."
Latos picks up Padres — again - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I didn’t go after the hitters early," Latos said. "The frustration you saw was with me not being aggressive, not going after guys. I need to get back to trusting myself.
What Happened in Phoenix, Stays in Phoenix – Ducksnorts
Mat Latos was, as has become his custom, brilliant.
Sunday Seven: Padres Slowing Down
"What is of concern to this observer is how the team’s offensive style has changed. It’s something I noted at the time of the deals…San Diego became a more hit-dependent offense by adding two players who will likely combine for zero steals this year."
A Night At Dodger Stadium :: Friar Forecast
"Trough’s allow for a more efficient use of restroom real-estate, and personally, I don’t feel like there is an alarming reduction in privacy. "

Denorfia, Latos show some speed in win | padres.com: News
Jerry Hairston and Scott Hairston drove in the Padres' first three runs on a pair of RBI singles and a solo homer, giving Mat Latos plenty of support in Sunday's 10-1 win over Arizona.

Bloom: Padres on path to postseason | padres.com: News
As of now, the Padres have played 6,628 games over the course of their nearly 42 seasons without a pitcher throwing a no-hitter or a batter hitting for the cycle. They haven't won a World Series, either, for that matter. Quite a trifecta.

Venable's power, speed in elite company | padres.com: News
When Padres outfielder Will Venable slugged a home run Friday, it gave him 10 for season, coupled with his career-best 19 stolen bases. Venable is one of eight players in the Major Leagues this season to have at least 10 home runs and 19 stolen bases.

Padres not panicking as race tightens | padres.com: News
The Padres went into Sunday's game against Arizona with a 3-6 record over their past nine games and with the second-place San Francisco Giants seemingly drawing closer in the standings each day.

Ludwick searching for consistency in SD | padres.com: News
On Saturday, Padres right fielder Ryan Ludwick had his first extra-base hit and RBI since joining the team. Ludwick, acquired from the Cardinals on July 31 at the Trade Deadline, is hoping it's a sign of big things to come.

Cabrera: ‘When they need me, I am ready’ - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I have the attitude that I want to be successful and show up every day with that attitude."

LAKE ELSINORE: Leaders excited about AAA-team possibility
"We haven't gotten absolute confirmation, but that's pretty exciting if it comes to fruition,"

insidethepadres: 1998 redux
Quilvio Veras: "I'm about to turn 40." Tony Gwynn: "Get out of here. Forty?!?"

The Official Blog of Matt Antonelli: GRIZZLY ADAMS DID HAVE A BEARD
Here's an update on what's going on with my pain in the ass injury...Injuries are stupid...Enjoy.

Podcast: Now It’s A Two-Team Race
# How the Padres eliminated the Dodgers over the last 10 days # If the next three weeks hold the key to the Padres winning the NL West # Are the Dodgers entering a long period of non-contention?

THE KEPT FAITH: The Ludwick Era and Podcast 007
"The only language I've known for the Padres since I became a fan is cynicism."

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by Axion on Aug 9, 2010 10:28 AM PDT reply actions

“What is of concern to this observer is how the team’s offensive style has changed. It’s something I noted at the time of the deals…San Diego became a more hit-dependent offense by adding two players who will likely combine for zero steals this year.”

I’m not seeing how this is a problem.

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by Richard Wade on Aug 9, 2010 10:44 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Exactly

Hits > Steals all the time.

"This team looks dangerous, like a convict with a temper, nothing to lose and a switch blade." -jbox

by MrDanielX on Aug 9, 2010 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

True, but

you’ve then got to get hits: Ludwick’s 5 for 28 and hitting .179 in 8 games; he’s got 2 RBI’s, his OBP is .250, and his slugging percentage is a whopping .214.

Tejada’s hitting .243 with a .282 OBP and a .351 slugging percentage; he has played in 9 games and has 3 RBI’s…. They’ve each scored 4 times.

by jctess on Aug 10, 2010 1:37 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Only a little more than a week, so we have to give it time

I’m sure Ludwick will pick it up (he has to), but so far he has been worse than any OF we’ve put out there this year; while Blanks had an even worse batting average in just over a 100 AB’s, even he had an OPS of .607 (which is pretty poor), whereas Ludwick’s currently at a .464.

by jctess on Aug 10, 2010 1:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Ernie Johnson

Remember last week when the Braves won and Ernie Johnson was spewing about how they had the best record in the National League? I followed matto’s advice and sent him a tweet explaining his mistake….his reply:

TurnerSportsEJ @CoreyAStewart my bad, corey—stupid mistake. Happens to me about a thousand times/day

by Drama on Aug 9, 2010 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

To which you replied

“go hump your dick pussy \ "

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by Axion on Aug 9, 2010 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions

I have anger issues.

by Drama on Aug 9, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

To add to the Mission:

Good article on Latos and how he has matured

by Escalocas on Aug 9, 2010 12:13 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks

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by jbox on Aug 9, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe the Morosi haters can work some mojo by being nice to this guy on Twitter?

“Rays, Padres to meet in Series”
Anthony Castrovince’s Twitter

by elw89 on Aug 9, 2010 12:59 PM PDT reply actions

We only use our power for evil.

by Drama on Aug 9, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

That is how it is always should be.

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by Padres_Hobo on Aug 9, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Hey there. Rox fan here with a serious question.

Some Rox fans were discussing Mat Latos. Considering he’s at 129 innings this season, but until then had never thrown more than 123 innings, is there concern about how they will handle Latos during the latter part of the season? Thanks for any insights.

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by SDcat09 on Aug 9, 2010 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs