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Post by aardvark on May 4, 2019 21:46:54 GMT -8
I would be very surprised if the Padres made it as a wild card this season. I would not. I think there is a major move coming in the near future. Regardless, this year was seen by most internally as a stepping stone year to competition. I think there are a ton of teams in the middle of the pack who will be fighting for a Wild Card spot. The "major" move I would think is dependent upon where they are in the standings. But personally, I don't think there will be a "major" move. Of course, I never thought the Padres would sign Machado, either.
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Post by aztecmusician on May 5, 2019 2:35:16 GMT -8
If I knew you, I would be glad to take your money if you had the nerve to back that statement up. Joey Lucchesi had an ERA of 4.08 in 28 starts last season as a 24 year old. He should easily be better this season. Eric Laurer had an ERA of 4.34 in 23 starts last season as a 22 year old. He should easily be better this season. I think Laurer will be much better. His ERA was higher than his general effectiveness because of 3 starts right before he went on the DL. After he came back He gave up 3 Earned runs in his last 5 starts. This spring he has not been scored on and has a 0.50 WHIP. Chirs Paddack is a very good candidate to be a sensational rookie. Matt Strahm had a 2.05 ERA out of the pen and projects well as a starter since he uses 4 pitches. He did start 5 games last season in which he had a 1.35 ERA. The Padres have a number of options for the 5th spot. I think that will possibly be the only starter with an ERA above 5.00. I am hoping for Logan Allen - I think he will be a good pitcher. The bullpen will be awesome as always. It loses Matt Strahm but they did sign Adam Warren who had a 3.14 ERA in the AL last season in the Yankees and Mariners pens. There will be a couple of good pitchers coming of TJ surgery that could see action late in the season, if needed. April is in the books and the Padres starting pitching has a 3.45 ERA which is 3rd best in the NL. The Padres pitching overall has a 3.48 ERA second best in the NL. The Padres have the 5th lowest number of innings per game from their starters (NL only) but are only 1 inning every 12 games from being in the top half of that stat. Teams are clustered pretty close in that stat. Pitching is the strength of the team. I’m happy with what I’ve seen from the starters, better than I thought they would be. Paddock looks legit, Strahm too. Lauer has issues getting beyond the 5th inning, he might be better suited for a bullpen role. Lucchesi has looked more hittable this year, he will need to adjust or bring a new pitch to the mound. Let’s wait a few more months and see if this group can sustain their early success.
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Post by aztecryan on May 6, 2019 21:48:54 GMT -8
I had the honor of watching Chris Paddack tonight. It was glorious.
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