Padres GM Jed Hoyer: "It's been a pretty frustrating last three days."

by jbox on Sep 29, 2010 3:09 PM PDT

XX Sports Radio: Jed Hoyer Interview (MP3) with Darren Smith

"It's been a pretty frustrating last three days. No question. We've lost games at the wrong time. There are 5 games left and given that we're playing the team we're facing we still control our own destiny. There is still time left, but it certainly been a frustrating couple of days."
"I've certainly been in these positions before. It feels pretty dark when you're in that position. No question."
There is no point in worrying about winning 4 out of 5, you just have to focus on and win each game.
"I see a team that has really struggled to score runs. Looking back at the last 35 games or so, we have a really hard time scoring more than 2 or 3 runs in a given night. We haven't gotten the big hits. Whenever teams don't hit and don't score runs people always accuse the team of being lethargic. I see just the opposite. I see a lot of guys that care a ton. There are probably a lot of guys pressing."
Hoyer didn't make much of Adrian Gonzalez's comments to the Chicago Sun-Times. He was interested to hear Adrian's response. "The idea that he is distracted right now I think is ridiculous." It's a dead topic, he doesn't owe anyone an apology. It's better to let it go. He's a great leader for the clubhouse and his focus is here.

The coaching staff and players have to block out these distractions.

Hoyer thinks the best chance the Padres have of reaching the post season is by winning the division.

It's hard to guess how hard the Phillies will play the Braves since they already clinched. You never know what will happen in that kind of series. "The Phillies have a responsibility to put their best team on the field for them for the postseason." "You hope that they'll play hard, I think they will." "It is a concern that teams will roll over."

Everyone deals with injuries, it's the wrong place to focus your energy.

Hoyer thinks Mat Latos struggled with his emotions over the last 4 starts. "He's a 22 year old kid with an incredible future, but I think that part of the pennant race and what has happened in September, he'll have to do a better job going forward." Latos carried the team for a good portion of the season, but there is a challenge of having a 22 year old as your ace.

Miguel Tejada has given the team more than what was expected of him. He wasn't expected to play everyday at short stop. He's given the team a ton of energy.

Ryan Ludwick hasn't been able to get on a hot streak. "He's struggled, I don't think there is any question about that." "That's what happens sometimes in mid-season acquisitions." There feelings about him haven't waivered. "We're looking forward to having him next year."

"We need to win tonight."

You have to tip your caps to Giants. They are on a good pitching run. "We've won 5 out of 6 in San Francisco, we have reason to be confident."

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As a Giants fan who respects the Padres, my wife's team

Let me say, may the best team win!

"The BB's are out. The BB's are being arseholes to me." - Brian Wilson.

by hairball on Sep 29, 2010 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

you're tellin' me

I’ve got monkey butt, diaper rash, and dreaded pubes. Please let me shower, Padres. Please.

"I'll tell you about it because I am here and you are distant."

by The Kipper on Sep 29, 2010 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

I think its funny how Darren Smith knows Adrian's comments were taken out of context

Yet still asks Hoyer what he thinks of them. Why would he care what Hoyer thinks of the benign comments Adrian made in context. So, he must be asking what he thinks of the remarks as they were reported out-of-context. What a weird question.

No, I don't think you're an idiot. Please don't go trying to prove me wrong about that.

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by Wonko on Sep 29, 2010 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

Slow news day, apparently

Might be trying to turn what should be a snowflake into a snowball

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by sdchicken on Sep 29, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Mr Jed Hoyer

You have no idea how to defend a nation. All you did was weaken a country today, Hoyer. That’s all you did. You put people’s lives in danger. Sweet dreams, son.

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

by TheGrandHatching on Sep 29, 2010 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

Mr. Jed Hoyer

You have no idea how to put a team together. With the nation—-nay, the world—-facing its greatest threat, there is no room for error.

We need five teenagers with attitudes. Oh, and make sure that they have super-giant mechas that transform into a “Megazord” of sorts…

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by sdchicken on Sep 29, 2010 6:03 PM PDT reply actions

Do we have to stereotypically color-code the team?

Like giving Yellow to the Asian, Black to the black guy, Red to the Native American and Pink to the valley girl?

by I8EtoDunbar on Sep 29, 2010 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Definitely

How else can we tell them apart?

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by sdchicken on Sep 29, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Mr Jed Hoyer

This is one night you’ll never forget. This is the night I slipped right through your fingers. Sleep tight and pleasant dreams. I could’ve been your greatest adventure.

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

by TheGrandHatching on Sep 29, 2010 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

I think Gonzo will have a big game tonight after his errors last night

by PullenHoseFriar on Sep 29, 2010 6:22 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Cunningham and Venable in the lineup tonight!

Good things are on the horizon.

"The road to the world series in the NL goes through the San Diego Padres" -Harold Reynolds, MLB Network

by polyrhythm07 on Sep 29, 2010 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

YES!!!

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by sdchicken on Sep 29, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I know the seasons not over yet. But can we start talkin about who we want next year and who we want to deal?
Lets start with Mujica. I know you need a man who can get middle innings and come in a pinch. But he gives up too many homeruns and doesnt appear to be a good fit with our pen. What do you guys think??

by PullenHoseFriar on Sep 29, 2010 6:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

Four more wins

by field39 on Sep 29, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Padres Running OUT of Gas .....

THink it was sort of expected that as good as the Padres have been most of the season, they were going to run out of gas…..youth and inexperience. And as for Latos comments about the Giants,……..every team works on doing whatever is necessary to build a championship team, and they picked up some important pieces during the season to make that happen and the Latos is critical of that ? ….. sore loser.

JeffJetLi

by JeffJet L on Sep 30, 2010 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

A great season

Baseball people weren’t expecting much from the Padres this year. I’m certainly not the only one to be VERY pleasantly surprised by these guys. I like their work ethic. I like that they aren’t high-paid prima donnas, either. They work hard for their money.

Sooooo maybe all this youth/inexperience caused (?) the team to falter (run out of gas) at the end of the season. So that must mean next year will be even better? I can look forward to THAT!

So it comes down to the final weekend. How many other clubs/cities would want to be in this position? I’m proud of these guys, win or lose.

by Roadlesstrvled on Sep 30, 2010 10:06 PM PDT reply actions