Top 5 Most Hated Padre Players

by babazina on Jun 11, 2011 1:54 AM PDT

For this FanPost, I think it would be interesting for all of us to think of our top 5 most hated players to ever soil a Padres uniform. Feel free to make a simple list of 1 thru 5 or an elaborate description of each player. My top 5 most hated Padres players are as follows:

5. Kevin Kouzmanoff: Kouzmanoff should be honored to grace a top 5 list of any kind, considering he was finally demoted to the Athletics' AAA affiliate earlier this week after batting an abysmal .221/.262/.353 this season. In terms of OPS, his production has declined every year he has been a starter. No plate discipline, no personality, and just witnessing the unwarranted longevity of him as our starting third baseman makes him #5 on my list.

4. Matt Stairs: When looking at Stairs' overall numbers last year, most of us got what we expected. Stairs did not hit for average, but did hit six home runs in just a tick under 100 at bats for us. I did not hate Stairs as much as he annoyed me. It seemed like their were more times I could count last season where he would be in the midst of atrocious slump after atrocious slump and then hit a somewhat meaningful home run or extra base hit just to buy himself another week or two on the roster. He would repeat doing this to the point where I just did not want to look at him anymore.

3. Rob Johnson: Why is Rob Johnson in the Major Leagues? I think it is insulting for any MLB team owner to subject fans to watch a player who, over his MLB career, has batted a whopping .196/.273/.290 in 197 career games. However, as bad as these numbers are, his numbers with the Padres are actually far worse at .174/.224/.453. I think Jed Hoyer has been brilliant so far as a GM, but what on earth was he thinking with Rob Johnson? I don't even think Rob Johnson could hit .300 in Single A Colorado Springs (if there was such a place, as Colorado Springs is actually the Rockies' AAA affiliate's ballpark--an absolute hitter's haven. Just think Coors Field on steroids). Please Jed Hoyer, rid us of this plague that is Rob Johnson.

2. Doug Mirabelli: Enough said...

1. David Eckstein: Although many would disagree with me, the reason David Eckstein is #1 on my list is not solely due to the fact that he has been a poor producer for the Padres. It is largely due to the fact that many fans actually think he's good, when in fact he numbers suggest far otherwise. In his two seasons for the Padres, his defense has been average at best and his overall numbers were roughly .263/.322/.651. Simply put: crap. He chipped in an additional three home runs in nearly 950 at bats for the Padres. "But think of all the intangibles he brings--his heart, his perseverance, his leadership in the clubhouse" is what many of you are probably thinking. Well, obviously all of these invaluable intangibles for (s)crappy David Eckstein were not enough considering every team, not just the Padres, passed on the opportunity for his services in the off season. Can anyone recall a starting position player who never officially lost his job simply not being signed in the off season? It's not like Eckstein could have commanded a contract of more than $1-$2 million and no one wanted him anyway. Once again, one of the focal reasons I hated him with every fiber in my body is because he fooled so many Padre fans into thinking he was actually a productive player. Some fans were even as sad as seeing Eckstein go as they were in seeing Adrian Gonzalez go--ridiculous. That's like comparing a filet mignon from Donovan's to something a rummaging rat would be reluctantly gnawing on inside a dumpster outside McDonald's.

So there you have it--my five most hated Padre players. Some of my honorable mentions include:

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All the guys mentioned are pretty recent. There were others in the early years.

The first who really got booed was pitcher Gary Lucas. He was a decent setup man who had the misfortune of being promoted to closer after Rollie Fingers was traded. The second was Greg Booker, a middle reliever who wasn’t bad, but was GM Jack McKeon’s son in law, and fans assumed that was why he was on the team. He later became the Padres pitching coach and blamed the pitching staff when he got fired.

Nobody around at the time can forget third baseman Chris Brown. He came from Frisco in a horrible trade instigated by Padres president (and former NL president and former Frisco president) Chub Feeney, sending several popular players to the Giants, including hometown kid Kevin Mitchell and Dave Dravecky. Brown was accused of malingering in Frisco, but actually had an injury. When he got here, he’d take himself out of the lineup if he didnt feel perfect. He played very little and was let go when his contract ran out. Fans demonstrated against Feeney at the ballpark, and Joan Kroc had to let him go when he flipped off the fans from the owner’s box.

Then there was closer Randy Myers – twice. The first time, he saved 38 games, but put a lot of drama into them, with his 4.00-plus ERA. He then went to the Cubs and save 53 games. When he came back, it was because Towers thought he’d go to the Braves, and grabbed him and his big contract first. He bombed his second time as a Padres that Fall, and ran out his contract for another year, never pitching again.

The last of the older players the fans loved to hate was Chris Gwynn, Tony’s brother. He was a pinch hitter/extra outfielder who was terrible with the bat, and fans thought he was only on the team because he was Tony’s brother. He got the game winning hit on the last day of the ’96 season against his old team, the dodgers, beating them for the division crown. He followed that by going 2 for 2 in the losing division series against St. Louis, and retired.

I’ll leave it to others to cite the more recent players fans hated, but I’ll point out, the guys I mentioned weren’t just disliked by a couple people you knew, they were generally disparaged in print as well as in conversation and actually booed on the field with some consistency. Some of the guys mentioned above don’t come close to meeting that standard.

by wegotballsley on Jun 11, 2011 7:09 AM PDT reply actions

So we are doing hated only while they were in the padres uniform?

Because I hate Kevin Brown a whole lot. Anthony Gwynn Jr. too.

by kevintheoman on Jun 11, 2011 7:48 AM PDT reply actions

better list

5. eric patterson
4. fcuking eric patterson
3. eric “why is he in?” patterson
2. eric pattersuck
1. eric shatterson

by iheartyourfart on Jun 11, 2011 10:11 AM PDT reply actions

Hard to believe

that 4 of your 5 most hated Padres ever, played for the team in the past 3 years.
And the other, Mirabelli, was a back-up catcher who had a total of 22 AB’s as a Padre.

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by strummer on Jun 11, 2011 10:24 AM PDT reply actions

Doug Mirabelli

is on my list because of the way he left—complaining to Kevin Towers that he wanted desperately to go back to Boston. He insulted the entire franchise with his childish actions. Plus the fact that we gave up Mark Loretta for him, and Loretta went on to make the All Star team that same year. Can’t complain a whole lot though, considering when we traded Mirabelli back to the BoSox we got back Josh Bard and Cla Meredith who were very productive for us for a few years. Yes, this is more of a recent memory list, thank you for noticing.

by babazina on Jun 11, 2011 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions

I remember the story a little bit differently

The Padres acquired Piazza, and Mirabelli was not getting any playing time. He asked to be traded to Boston.

Not sure how that is “childish actions”, or how it " insulted the entire franchise".
Are we that insecure as a fanbase?

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by strummer on Jun 11, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Here is an article you could look at with more on that deal:

"He called (Dave) Roberts (when Mirabelli was traded) and said, ‘I guess I’m getting called back to the big leagues,’ " Towers said before Monday’s game with the Dodgers. "I’m glad I didn’t hear that. . . . I don’t miss him. These guys don’t miss him." (A.k.a. insulted the franchise)

http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/20060919-9999-2s19padside.html

by babazina on Jun 11, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for the link

But that’s all stuff that came out months after he was gone.
When he was here as a Padre, there was no fan hatred for him. He was here for the month of April, then was traded in May.

You’re taking info you learned later, and applying it to an earlier time, as if it was always public knowledge. Bill James discusses this very issue in his HOF book.
We don’t do that with Wiggins, Show, and Caminiti concerning their drug abuse.

My guess is that you didn’t hate Mirabelli when he was a Padre. You probably didn’t have much of an opinion of him at all.

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by strummer on Jun 12, 2011 4:22 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I do admit

that most of my hatred for Mirabelli came after he was traded back to the Red Sox and reading several articles similar to the one above, but my post describes my definition of hatred as “players to ever soil a Padres uniform”—not necessarily while they were Padres as is the case for Mirabelli. Some will interpret hatred of Padres players differently, but that’s just me. I remember hating Colt Morton….I think the guy had about as many at bats as Mirabelli did for us, if not less, with one or two hits to show for it. But I hated him strictly as a poor player who did not look like he belonged in the majors, not for personal reasons as I did for Mirabelli—who incessantly begged KT to send him “back to the big leagues.” I can’t recall of another Padre player who openly bad-mouthed our organization as Mirabelli did, which is why I could not leave him off my top five list.

by babazina on Jun 12, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I love, love, love that KT tried desperately to trade him to the Yankees

just to eff him. That would have been awesome.

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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 12, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

the reason David Eckstein is #1 on my list is not solely due to the fact that he has been a poor producer for the Padres. It is largely due to the fact that many fans actually think he’s good,

Oh you hipster you!

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by Jordan_Ming on Jun 11, 2011 10:56 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

This was an odd post...

But at least you were able to get that pent up anger released in a non-violent manner.
Hooray!

by Zen Blade on Jun 11, 2011 11:13 AM PDT reply actions

Garvey

Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Jun 11, 2011 11:27 AM PDT reply actions

Ruben Rivera

Patterson this year, Joey Hamilton in the first inning, Mujica last year, 1998 version of Randy Myers, Khalil Green when he looked miserable in photos with children on photo day, Khalil Green when he broke his hand.

by SeeAnFrockOh on Jun 11, 2011 12:38 PM PDT reply actions

Most of my hatred involving celebrities and athletes

is irrational, a kind of “I HATE YOUR FACE” type of hatred.

Mike Piazza.

by scout1222 on Jun 11, 2011 2:29 PM PDT reply actions

But he has really nice pants.

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by eastbaysd on Jun 11, 2011 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

JIm Edmonds

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Jun 11, 2011 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Jack Clark

For blaspheming and disparaging tony gwynn

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by Nater Tater on Jun 11, 2011 3:02 PM PDT reply actions

i didn't like Klesko very much

not very much at all

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by justdave on Jun 11, 2011 3:02 PM PDT reply actions

CANTU

is total doo doo.

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by eastbaysd on Jun 11, 2011 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

this

well that's the reason why they're fans, they can't play, they can't play at this level, some have tried and got cut at the HS level or whatever. -Orlando Hudson

by Ketchup on Jun 12, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Cantu

would have been on my honorable mentions list but I like his mustache too much and his mariachi intro music.

by babazina on Jun 12, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I simply cannot hate on Josh Geer

The man has cancer.

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by eastbaysd on Jun 11, 2011 4:48 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

that

well that's the reason why they're fans, they can't play, they can't play at this level, some have tried and got cut at the HS level or whatever. -Orlando Hudson

by Ketchup on Jun 12, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Adde Jim Leyritz

What an azz clown.

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by eastbaysd on Jun 11, 2011 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

this one too

well that's the reason why they're fans, they can't play, they can't play at this level, some have tried and got cut at the HS level or whatever. -Orlando Hudson

by Ketchup on Jun 12, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, he came to mind for me too

Hating on the Gwynn and then later his drunken driving/manslaughter incident (even though that happened post-Padres).

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by SolanaFan on Jun 13, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions

There are guys that sucked

Then there are guys that sucked and had
the extra-added bonus of being an asshat.

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by eastbaysd on Jun 11, 2011 4:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

totally

well that's the reason why they're fans, they can't play, they can't play at this level, some have tried and got cut at the HS level or whatever. -Orlando Hudson

by Ketchup on Jun 12, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, Pickles. You so silly.

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by eastbaysd on Jun 12, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Ben Davis

i don’t know why..but i always hated that guy…i still remember that embarrassing throw at 3rd after a strikeout against the vaGiants

by ﺕmemo on Jun 11, 2011 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

what i remember most clearly about him was

women being obsessed with him

and

him catching all nine innings of a game in Philly at the Vet where the temp on the field was something like 140 degrees.

I respected both things.

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by justdave on Jun 11, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

wasnt he the one that got the dbags all pissed

because he bunted in the 8th inning of like a 1-0 or 2-0 No-hitter from Schilling? i could be wrong

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by Nater Tater on Jun 11, 2011 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions

ah yes he was. 2-0 in the 8th inning, one out, Perfect game going on,

reached base via drag bunt. Padres lost 3-1, Alex arias hit a clean double in 9th, schilling threw cg 3 hitter.

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by Nater Tater on Jun 11, 2011 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Wait, does Matt Bush count?

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by Jordan_Ming on Jun 11, 2011 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

for most hated yes

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by Ron Mexico on Jun 14, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Plenty of players arer forced into retirement by not being signed.

Even exceptional ones like Rickey F**king Henderson.

As for Johnson, it seems pretty likely that Hoyer never intended Johnson to make the roster, but he was blindsided by Zaun retiring in the middle of spring training.

by Darklighter on Jun 12, 2011 12:24 AM PDT reply actions

This list is terrible

Starting with the fact that Edmonds is not included and ending with the fact that most people on the list are ridiculous besides Mirabelli.

The National League West title was all but a lock,
Then they lost 10 in a row, ‘twas like a punch in the jock!

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by Wonko on Jun 12, 2011 1:55 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs

Edmonds was pretty terrible

but I just did not hate him as much as everyone else. I think one of the main reasons for this was because they hyped him so much in the off-season with his extreme training program to get prepared for the season so when he struggled with us I just felt bad because I thought his 38 year old body was just letting him down. I do think KT gave up on him too soon and his success with the Cubs after we released him was tough to witness. Thank you for supporting me on your hatred of Mirabelli, but pick four other players so I can tell you that your list is terrible :)….because you know it’s not like this list is subjective or anything…of course everyone agrees on the exact same five players in the last fifty years!

by babazina on Jun 12, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

This

And it’s missing Jack Clark.

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by Winfield's Ghost on Jun 12, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Underage b& fanpost

There have been MUCH worse players to put on the Padre uniform, both in talent and in attitude. Perhaps your underage b& memory can recall a guy by the name of Ray Lankford, or Charlie Sheen’s role model.

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by sdchicken on Jun 12, 2011 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Not quite underage

but I do admit I have only been seriously following the Padres for only 10 years, which is why I encouraged everyone to comment on who their most hated Padres of all time were. Everyone’s list will be unique…some attribute hatred to performance on the field…some attribute it to no measurable concrete reason…just indescribable hatred. I never hated Sean Burroughs, I just felt sorry for him being pressured to turn into a power hitter when that was not his game at all.

by babazina on Jun 12, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I was just teasing, but that's understandable

Right now, I hate Sean Burroughs more now that I know that he treated it as a “rock star” lifestyle and that he didn’t need to play an instrument because he could “party like one.”

SO MUCH RAGE

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by sdchicken on Jun 12, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't think anyone can disagree with this list

5. Jack Cassel
4. Luke Carlin
3. Colt Morton
2. Carlos Guevara
1. Callix Crabbe

well that's the reason why they're fans, they can't play, they can't play at this level, some have tried and got cut at the HS level or whatever. -Orlando Hudson

by Ketchup on Jun 12, 2011 12:46 PM PDT reply actions

I hated all those players you mentioned...

But there are about 15-20 that are very similar to those in just the past 5-7 years…especially the clowns they had in 2009. I was really bored at 2am and made my list but do think maybe Stairs and Rob Johnson could be replaced on my top 5 list, but they were much more interesting to rant about than, say, Callix Crabbe or Colt Morton (16 at bats for the Padres?). Thanks for your input!

by babazina on Jun 12, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Callix is on my list of top-5 favorite Padres ever.

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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 12, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions

With a name like Callix Crabbe, how could he not be?

by Darklighter on Jun 13, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Hey, there's a theme in this list somewhere...

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by sdchicken on Jun 12, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I 'C' what you mean.

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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 12, 2011 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Not quite underage

by babazina on Jun 12, 2011 12:47 PM PDT reply actions

There are players I hated for a timeand then they went away and I quickly forgot about them and found someone else to dislike. I was never a big fan of Kouz, Sledge, Edmonds, Greene, on and on. I dont hate them now, just didnt like them at the time. Not sure I can think of a Padre that currently pisses me off, just a bunch I am not very enthusiastic about.

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by Padres_Hobo on Jun 12, 2011 10:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

i understand that

although Gwynn is and was an idol to me, and hearing the crap Jack Clark would do and say (allegedly?) about him, well..made him be one guy who wore the uniform i hate to this day.

Another former padre that came up in conversation today while i was working was one i never hated, but i know alot of people in san diego didnt care for him or welcome him warmly, was Garry Templeton. He’s managing an independent baseball team in Maui, and they were in yuma to face the scorpions, which Jose Canseco plays for and manages. Oh and canseco charged the mound last night.

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by Nater Tater on Jun 12, 2011 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Canseco

Talk about a player I can’t stand! Sheesh.

by scout1222 on Jun 13, 2011 7:05 AM PDT up reply actions

That joke blocked me on twitter.

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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 13, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions

how can you not like this man?

by iheartyourfart on Jun 13, 2011 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah well here in yuma, i hear of his antics always

his dog found his way to the field sunday night shortly after ozzie was ejected. figure that one out. Jose is constantly tweeting about wanting a new wife. first lady gaga, then begging for another girl. tonight he tweeted he’s looking for a wife any takers…lol.

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by Nater Tater on Jun 15, 2011 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Gosh

I’m sorry I’m already married.

And iheartyourfart, that shirt is despicable. MY EYES!

by scout1222 on Jun 15, 2011 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions

well scout. if that one didn't convince you

try this

ps. he sent this in a tweet to lady gaga

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by Nater Tater on Jun 15, 2011 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Jeez, look at those arms

I’m thinking steroids

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Jun 16, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Good. God.

by scout1222 on Jun 17, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions

scariest pic ever?

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by Nater Tater on Jun 17, 2011 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Tempy

I think Templeton won most of the fans over when he got everybody fired up before Game 3 of the ’84 playoffs, but I suppose some never forgave him for not being Ozzie Smith.

by Seapig on Jun 15, 2011 1:18 AM PDT up reply actions

i wish i was old enough

to truly remember and enjoy this.
all i truly remember of 1984 is tony gwynn giving me a ball when i was three years old at a spring training game.

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by Nater Tater on Jun 15, 2011 2:40 AM PDT up reply actions

The bad part about being old enough to remember 1984

Is that I can’t remember stuff that happened last week. Plus, you have a better chance of still being alive when the Pads finally win a World Series.

by Seapig on Jun 15, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

i remember having a cubbuster t shirt

And a Tiger Tamer shirt. Too bad we were only.able to come through on the former. But it did stick with me.

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by cubbuster on Jun 19, 2011 8:47 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Five most hated

5. Chase Headley – feel free to try to hit for power sometime
4. Edwin Moreno – fail whenever he got the ball
3. Mark Bellhorn – just continuous fail
2. Jim Edmonds – Prick
1. Doug Mirabelli – add this PLUS the fact I’m also a Yankee fan, I can’t stand him

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by TheAxManCometh on Jun 12, 2011 11:10 PM PDT reply actions

Headley

is an above average 3B.
With a $40 mil payroll – I’ll take above average for any position.

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

by Hormel on Jun 13, 2011 3:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Jesse Orosco

by kevintheoman on Jun 13, 2011 6:51 AM PDT reply actions

Even More of a Reason

to hate Mirabelli:
http://www.cbgreatlakes.com/doug.mirabelli

by Mr. Meadows on Jun 13, 2011 11:39 AM PDT reply actions

He looks like Harvey Firestein!

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by Duke Street Kings on Jun 14, 2011 4:34 AM PDT up reply actions

What I wouldn't give...

for that kind of “crap” production Eckstein put up from a current second baseman. He wasn’t a terrific player, but he was way better than anyone else we’ve had out there since Mark Loretta.

by volleyballgy on Jun 13, 2011 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

5 i hated

Jim Edmonds
Edward Mujica
Randy Myers
Ruben Rivera
Sean Gallagher

didn’t Storm Davis have a lot of haters way back in the day??

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by icaughthundleys#4 on Jun 14, 2011 7:43 AM PDT reply actions

My 5

5. Kevin Brown-Didn’t like the way he left. Plus he played for the Dodgers and Yankees.
4. Ken Caminiti-He went up against the Gwynn and lost. Sad life outside of baseball though.
3.Phil Nevin- He started the Petco mind games and after he left San Diego he still sucked.
2. Jake Peavy-An often injured player who sucked up all the Padres funds and then complained when they couldn’t sign anyone. Also complete choke job in the playoffs, and he never skips a chance to take a dig at Padres from Chicago.
1.Jim Edmonds since everyone mentioned him and he bitched and moaned the whole time he was here.

by The AZ Lurker on Jun 14, 2011 1:57 PM PDT reply actions

the only reason to hate Nevin

is that he veto-ed the Ken Griffey Jr. trade. He was always 1 of our top 3 position players every year he was here.

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by Ron Mexico on Jun 14, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh yea

I forgot about that whole Griffey thing….He was great as a player (although he admiteded later it was not natural) but he came off as cocky and he tried to fight Tony Gwynn if my memory serves me correctly. I don’t hate a player if he is bad. Altough I’d rather they go away (Patterson). I dislike a player that seems to be a jerk and tries to go against the mighty Gwynn.

by The AZ Lurker on Jun 14, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions

People seem to remember a lot of players trying to fight Gwynn

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by Ron Mexico on Jun 14, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm with you 80%.

I love Cammy and can relate to him in many ways. I hope I can last a little longer than he did.

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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 15, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions

cammy was beloved

every guy between the ages of 20 and 40 in san diego in the 90s had a cammy goatee. every guy.

by iheartyourfart on Jun 16, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I wasn't there and I'm a Native 'merican but I tried.

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by TheThinGwynn on Jun 17, 2011 2:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Some of you guys Hate very easily

I can’t hate someone for not being good. It was not there fault if someone thought another retread would work.

I think only 2 padres make my list:
1. Doug Mirabelli
2.Matt Bush

"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 Jun 14, 2011 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Agreed

Can’t hate lack of talent, but I can hate lack of effort.

The guys I dislike are bad people, not bad players.

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by Axion on Jun 14, 2011 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

didn't see your list

"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 Jun 14, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

True.

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by Axion on Jun 15, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions

I've never booed my home team, but these 5 made me bite my lip really hard

5. Doug Mirabelli: Beantown Rat
4. Mike Pagliarulo: Don’t mess with the Gwynn, punk. Top suspect in the mutilated Gwynn Starting Lineup action figure.
3. Ray Lankford: He dropped a can of corn with the bases loaded against Milwaukee on my birthday. Thanks for nothin, jerk.
2. Ruben Rivera: Towers could’ve traded him for Randy Johnson at the deadline in ’98. Sigh.
1. Jack Clark: See my description of Pagliarulo

by Cropdusta on Jun 14, 2011 11:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Honorable mention to Mark Bellhorn for going 0 for the ’06 post season and leaving like a million runners in scoring position. Dork.

by Cropdusta on Jun 15, 2011 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions

5 from the mid-to-late 80s

I don’t think any of these guys have been mentioned. I hated them as players – nothing personal:

1. Tim Stoddard
The Pads’ big free agent signing the year after they went to the World Series. He pitched like a big, lethargic sloth.

2. Shawn Abner
The Mets wasted the number one overall pick on him, then pawned him off on the Pads. It took way too long for them to figure out that he couldn’t play.

3. Keith Moreland
They had to move him to first base because he was a lousy outfielder, apparently they didn’t notice that he was also a lousy hitter.

4. Chris James
McKeon traded John Kruk AND Randy Ready for a guy who wasn’t as good as John Kruk OR Randy Ready.

5. Calvin Schiraldi
I don’t even remember why, I just have a vague notion that he cost the Pads the division title in ’89.

by Seapig on Jun 15, 2011 1:15 AM PDT reply actions

i remember calvin schiraldi playing for us

dont remember hate for him, but i was only 8-9 years old while he was here. looking at his 89 numbers, we got him from the cubs, he went 3-1 for us, with 2.53 ERA, 153 ERA+, 5 starts, 1CG. If that cost us, i gotta find out how or why.

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by Nater Tater on Jun 15, 2011 2:07 AM PDT up reply actions

oops. didnt get a CG, just finished a game. did he do something bad in the game he finished?

in 1990 he was 3-8 , started 8 but finished 14, so looks like we sent him to the pen. His ERA was 4.41 ERA+ among his career worst at 87. Also in 1989 we finished in 3rd place, 11 games behind the dodgers. however in 1990, we finished with 89 wins, 2nd place 3 games behind the Giants. only starting 8 games but losing 8, would suggest he probably blew some late games for us. Enough to make the difference that year.

Scowling at Padres Losses since 1981

by Nater Tater on Jun 15, 2011 2:14 AM PDT up reply actions

i shouldnt post at 215 am.

i reread the standings. 89 we finished 3 games out. 90 we sucked winning 75 games

Scowling at Padres Losses since 1981

by Nater Tater on Jun 15, 2011 2:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Yes

He was the losing pitcher in the game that eliminated the Pads from contention:

http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1989/B09270SDN1989.htm

Still, 2-1 in 13 innings, I probably should have been blaming the hitters all these years. I was surprised to see how good his numbers were here in ‘89. He kind of sucked in ’90; that’s probably what cemented my feelings about him.

by Seapig on Jun 15, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

wait

so bad offense was around pre-petco? rubbish!!

Scowling at Padres Losses since 1981

by Nater Tater on Jun 15, 2011 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

McReynolds

Kevin McReynolds & Darrell May acted as if they didn’t want to be playing baseball.

by RoyalsFan on Jun 15, 2011 10:30 AM PDT reply actions

1. Chris Brown- anyone remember that d-bag from the 80s
2. Doug Mirabelli
3. Ruben Rivera
4. Kevin Mitchell
5. Orlando Hudson- a new one for me after he told me and all the fans how we should be excited to be rooting for a last place team. I wish I could meet him and tell him to try being a San Diego sports fan himself for as long as we have and see how excited he is then

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by cubbuster on Jun 19, 2011 12:31 AM PDT via mobile reply actions