Open Thread: 8/26, Padres vs. Phillies
Jon and I ran a little race this morning and we were taking a bus back to the start line. We were talking about how bad it must suck to be in the minor leagues and taking buses all over the league. How do you take an eleven hour bus ride in the middle of the night then get off and play your best baseball? That's gotta be one of the biggest motivating factors when you're sent down from the bigs. No wonder Hensley hates it down there and realizes he took his time in the majors for granted. Which brings up the point, Hensley was sent down to make room for Stauffer. He can't be brought up again for ten days. Our bus ride was only like 10 minutes and we couldn't wait to get off.
Early game today for all the west coasters. Game starts at 10:35 and it's Tim "Boy Wonder" Stauffer vs. Kendrick.
Keep winning! Go Padres.
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Odds on Bradley getting HBP?
He's also breathed some life into a team which I had a hard time finding out who was the team leader prior to his arrival.
I won't say he's the leader yet, but it appears he can get some folks to rally around him.
by LF Lurking on Aug 26, 2007 10:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
And my guess is that the umpiring crew apprised both teams that they won't put up with anything today.
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
by Christina on Aug 26, 2007 10:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The ball Burrell
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stauffer is amazing!
by jbox on Aug 26, 2007 10:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice pitches Timmy!
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are they really chanting
by pads44 on Aug 26, 2007 11:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought they were saying
by jbox on Aug 26, 2007 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went back
by jbox on Aug 26, 2007 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought for sure
by jbox on Aug 26, 2007 11:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice work
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't walk the opposing pitcher
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
by Jonny Dub on Aug 26, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, cut it out, Stauffer.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is this guy pitcing for us again?
by Jonny Dub on Aug 26, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd have to ask Pepe Negro
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have no one better than Stauffer?
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At worst
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not 3 innings each from Hampson, Brocail, Cam
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well. We've been hitting. Maybe this isn't over.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's out of reach
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a brilliant decision by management.
I say screw him...this game is over. Let him pitch all nine innings. The next four games mean more to me than a guy they should have cut after he shit his pants in Houston with an 11 run lead.
by Drama on Aug 26, 2007 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stauffer Complete game? I don't want ESPN
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see that
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's worse?
by Drama on Aug 26, 2007 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen, exhaustion clearly. But....
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it is.
by Drama on Aug 26, 2007 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could pretty easily set a major league record
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My focus has changed completely
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep him out there forever
by Jonny Dub on Aug 26, 2007 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he can bunt.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's one!
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the boos.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sidenote on Boomer
Our record against old, wily soft-tossing lefties (Glavine, Moyer) is pretty good lately. After watching those two games, I'm not that worried about Boomer...
Plus I read that the Padres have scored more runs in the 5th inning this year than any other inning. And we all know when Boomer starts to implode.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We've scored 7 or 8 runs a game on this road trip
C'mon timmy--how about 6 shutout innings?
I almost typed that with a straight face.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm really anxious
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awww, come on, Stauffer
COME ON!! GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!!!
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get the pizza Quis!
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kaaaay-botttt!!!
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mini rally
Except Sledge is up.
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible call
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sledge gets the "Roger Dorn" award
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FOMFP!
Go Koooooouzzzz!
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
termel sledge was put to good use.
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Khalil has been MONEY the past few weeks
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a sac fly
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
god damn it
by LJbumfool on Aug 26, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How is that fucking strike?
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mud is exactly right
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, Pete.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pete got hosed
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt about it.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you kidding?
by LJbumfool on Aug 26, 2007 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So we've officially
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Saving the bullpen I guess
That was a big chance we just squandered. Even 2 runs changes the way the game looks.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally Agree
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit guys
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I will say
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases Loaded No Outs
by Jonny Dub on Aug 26, 2007 11:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WE NEED WILLY LEDEZMAMSDMZMMZAMZA
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ground ball right at Khalil, please.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, now.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
random
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
stauffer should just pitch this game out...
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need Cesar Ramos or Josh Geer
by sdpads24 on Aug 26, 2007 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stauffer is ridiculous
And it's not like he's been unlucky. He's just awful. Behind in every single count. Walks. Hit batsmen. Home runs. JUST TERRIBLE
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 12:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it's not like
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking the same thing
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Stauffer: Professional Hitter
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We took this series without Peavy/Young
Also: this just in: Stauffer still terrible.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 12:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stauffer's Next Start for the Padres
JOKING of course, but I kinda feel bad for the kid.
His last start: On a Sunday to end a series in the bandbox known as Minute Maid Field.
Today: On a Sunday to end a series in the bandbox known as Citizens Bank Park.
September 9th: On a Sunday to end a series in the joke known as Coors Field.
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like
This is getting ridiculous
by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 26, 2007 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the padres score
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we take the series
Note to Pepe Negro: Don't EVER start Stauffer.
by sqrunt on Aug 26, 2007 12:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DON'T BLAME BUD ONE BIT!!
SEVEN against the D-Bags
three against the Doyers
I dont blame Black at all...he was trying to get through as long as he could with Stauffer and not burn the bullpen.
Mud said it best, "He's taking one for the team"
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree-
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As Drama said earlier
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You suck Blum chants
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bud Black must be smoking some dank bud
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well now
This game does count as much as any though.
by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 26, 2007 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't argue with Bud on this.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but why did he not
by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 26, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I want fresh arms
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
because
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wanted
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blum-Mackowiak-Sledge in OF
I don't blame Bud really. It isn't his fault CY's back is acting up. We already took 2 tough series on the road and we've got the divisional match-ups coming up, which are more important anyway. So, you throw Stauffer out there, knowing he doesn't give you great odds for a win. And once it gets ugly, well, you rest some guys and that's that.
If Kouz wasn't swinging first pitch with the bases loaded, and if a BS strike zone hadn't killed Laforest, then it might be a little closer about now.
This is truly ugly, though.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 12:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're getting shellllllled
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bud has conceded the game
by sqrunt on Aug 26, 2007 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm feeling
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be worth
by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 26, 2007 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's pitching the 8th???
Let's have some fun with this....
I say Briles or Blum
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see LaForreste
by planetjeffy on Aug 26, 2007 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Triles
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been contemplating
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HELL NO....NO WAY!!!
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not in-laws
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I misunderstood
It's the principle!!
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
then....
And to think... you were contemplating jumping in the shower....SHEEEESH!!
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just saying
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Run differential
This road trip we've scored 41 (including today) We've allowed 39 so far (including today). It seems pretty likely we're going to go 4-2 on this trip while getting outscored.
Do the Bill James numbers and the Pythagorean stuff take into account these blow-outs that skew the numbers? Just curious. i don't know much about this stuff.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 12:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Phillies will break
by padresgirlforlife44 on Aug 26, 2007 12:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm really not upset about how this game has gone
by Phantom on Aug 26, 2007 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
my vote is for
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This kind of loss probably has less effect
Let's hope the Pads put this behind them when we start the Arizona-Dodgers homestand.
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GONZALEZ STARTS THE RALLY!!!!
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching Stauffer pitch
by goose1 on Aug 26, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if black takes out cla
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He BETTER take out Cla
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who ARE these people???
by Christina on Aug 26, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Jayson Werth
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
padres running wild!
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i was joking
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Bud Black
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He didn't want to use more than he had to
Four games against Arizona. Just a bit more important than a finale against the Phillies.
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like blum
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm going to go a bit off topic due to the blowout
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wth is black doing?
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blum should be on the mound!
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
by Padres fanatic92014 on Aug 26, 2007 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
in fact he and stauffer should have swapped
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I just hear that right?
That is one really screwed up move.
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Roster technicality
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But technically
I just don't like Clay's attitude about it. He hasn't shown his stuff yet to prove that he's anything more than a flash in the pan.
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One bad start in the last four
He didn't complain the first time it happened. I totally understand why he's pissed now.
And, in my eyes, as I've said before, this has become a personal thing with Hensley and someone.
by Winfield's Ghost on Aug 26, 2007 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do see
And I agree that it has become, to a degree, a personal thing between Clay and someone <cough, cough, KT>
BUT, I also don't know if Clay would like to be the long reliever/mop-up guy in the bullpen who only comes in when we are down by a ton.
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No clue
But, I just don't like his K/BB ratio. That will do NOTHING to endear you to this team (and organization).
I haven't taken part in the "Who should we call up from the minors to take that spot" discussion, but I have seen the names brought up.
Honestly, I'd give Hampson a shot. I'd rather have him pitch 5 than Clay, Stauffer, or Thompson right now. And that's the max that any of them are "good" for.
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ol' Sweetheart
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kooooouuuzz!!!
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it's all comes down to blum to lay down
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good god
Guess we're just spoiled here in SD
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4-2 Roadtrip Definitely a Success!!!
by jpleeg2 on Aug 26, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by Ender on Aug 26, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great road trip.
by TheThirdGonzalez on Aug 26, 2007 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So I guess
by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Aug 26, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs


















