Around the Mission: 9/27 Padres Links

by jbox on Sep 27, 2010 8:15 AM PDT

Padres fall to second in West with loss to Reds | padres.com: News
"Three hundred percent," catcher Yorvit Torrealba said of the odds that San Diego makes the playoffs. "I'm a really positive guy. What can I say? 'Oh, my team is going to lose?' There's no way I'm going to say that. What are my chances? Really good chances."
Latos works on mechanical issues | padres.com: News
He wasn't staying behind his fastball, so his four-seamer was cutting a little bit and he was getting it up in the zone," Balsley said. "He was throwing across his body quite a bit, and his hips were sliding the wrong way. We just made an adjustment of getting on a better line to home plate and getting behind his fastball, and it's seemed to work.
Tejada back in lineup after groin injury | padres.com: News
"For a couple pitches, [I left him in] because he's Miguel Tejada. In most cases, veteran players, they know the situation, they know how they feel. This one just didn't look right after I took a step back."
Fourth and Inches – Ducksnorts
The more I watch Ryan Ludwick, the more convinced I become that he does not belong in the National League West.
Black or Baker as NL Manager of the Year? You Might Be Surprised -- MLB FanHouse
Hoyer replied with a few words of astonishment. Then he gave me a comment that I could use here. "In my mind," he said, "the race for Manager of the Year has been over for a long time."

Seriously, Padres having fun, not feeling pressure - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Triple-A guys, Double-A guys will get stressed out about that, (but) not major leaguers. That’s the difference. That’s the difference between a minor league player and a major league player."

Seven games in seven days will decide the Padres' fate - SignOnSanDiego.com
"We’re still going (to the World Series)," Bell said. "Ain’t no doubt in my mind."

No partying at Petco for the Reds - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Good for them, they’re in first place," said catcher Yorvit Torrealba. "I’m sure they deserve to celebrate, but not in our ballpark. It’s like we defended our turf."

PADRES: Pennant race hits homestretch
"We're neck and neck with the Giants and Braves," Bell said. "All we can do is give it our best effort and see what happens.

Homers, Homer Drop Padres Out of First
Gonzalez extended his own team record with his fourth consecutive season of 30+ home runs.

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I'm starting to really like Geoff again

Todays game is our .5 a game… we need it badly.

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

by MrDanielX on Sep 27, 2010 8:44 AM PDT reply actions

Latos

Is he tiring?
I mean… his mechanics are bad… he’s pitched a lot of innings. Is this shut down time? ~~-Regardless of our playoff race~~-

by Zen Blade on Sep 27, 2010 8:45 AM PDT reply actions

That last part shouldn't be crossed out.

by Zen Blade on Sep 27, 2010 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions

But it is. It is.

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Sep 27, 2010 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions

Damn you and your eyes...

Believe me, not them… they lie to you.

by Zen Blade on Sep 27, 2010 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions

"Regardless of our playoff race" should stay crossed out with the sentence unfinished.

It’s like you realized, mid-way through the sentence, that there’s absolutely nothing that doesn’t regard our playoff race. Our lives might just depend on it.

"When the going gets tough... TheGrandHatching pops in later." -- WG

by TheGrandHatching on Sep 27, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions

+1 to Krasovic

For use of the term “Evil Coast”.

by I8EtoDunbar on Sep 27, 2010 9:05 AM PDT reply actions

I love Krasovic.

by Darklighter on Sep 27, 2010 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions

Nastygrams from Trolls

I just got a nastygram from giants troll. It seems he did not like my post from last night’s game thread (GLB) , that five more wins should be enough.

by field39 on Sep 27, 2010 9:53 AM PDT reply actions

You said "should"

Not “absolutely”. So of course you’re right. He’s wrong.

You know, I can list reasons why fans of other NL West teams have been so crazy over the mere possibility that the Padres might win this year despite not being built in a way that legitimate baseball teams supposedly are, but I still don’t understand it. What’s so hard about saying, “That’s baseball”?

by playingwithinmyself on Sep 27, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

Fandom is one thing,

but sending me a personal email of a raised middle finger, is a little ridiculous.

by field39 on Sep 27, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

they won't be so giddy

after the Padres sweep them in SF
and knock them completely out of the postseason

"I post like canned meat."

by Hormel on Sep 27, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

.....and then I jizzed in my pants.

Oh internet, what a wicked web you weave.

by Mad_Villain on Sep 27, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions

No, you've got it completely wrong!

The Padres will let the Giants win the Wild Card. Then, while our boys are mopping the floor with the Reds, the Giants can do the hard work of beating the Phillies. Then we take the NLCS in 4, and revel in the wailing and gnashing of teeth at MCC.

by Darklighter on Sep 27, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions