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Post by aardvark on Aug 7, 2021 0:06:44 GMT -8
The Padres now trail the Dodgers by 3.5 and the Giants by 7.5 (4 and 8 games in the loss column, respectively).
And...the Reds trail the Padres by 2.5 and the Mets trail by 5 (2 and 4 games in the loss column, respectively). The Reds have picked up 4 games in the last 10.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2021 7:55:31 GMT -8
Dave Roberts may not be Dick Williams, but he'd have two World Series championships in 3 years if the Astros hadn't cheated.
I firmly believe that. It was a great series, a close series ---- and the 'Stros absolutely knew what Darvish was throwing that game he got his ass lit. Among other stealing. IMO that would have happened in spite of Roberts not because of him. When you're payroll dwarfs others, it's not that hard to win... To win divisions and get to the playoffs? No, maybe not. I agree. But it's VERY hard to win a World Series, even with a massive payroll. Like I said, I am not saying Roberts is a top 3 MLB manager. But, he's no stooge.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2021 8:07:24 GMT -8
Dennis Lin's piece this morning on the Padres contention window. Behind a paywall, but a good read if you are a subscriber. theathletic.com/2756149/2021/08/06/this-is-our-decade-but-how-big-is-the-padres-contention-window-really/"In the end, the Padres hung on to all four prospects, including the subject of the most serious trade discussions. Preller had been reluctant to surrender Hassell, his 2020 first-round draft pick. A week later, Hassell is hitting .315 with a .409 on-base percentage. He is already one of the premier hitters in Low A, and he doesn’t turn 20 until Aug. 15. And, a day later, San Diego’s No. 1 starter will turn 35. The clock is ticking for Yu Darvish and, by extension, his title-chasing team. The Padres theoretically did little to shorten their window of contention — they kept their top four prospects, and they traded, according to The Athletic’s Keith Law, their sixth-, ninth- and 10th-ranked minor leaguers in deals for Adam Frazier, Daniel Hudson and Jake Marisnick. But another question lingered in the aftermath of a disappointing trade deadline: Just how long will that window stay open? Some opposing executives are forecasting a not-so-distant conclusion. Darvish and Blake Snell, two of the starters the Padres acquired last offseason, will be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season. Joe Musgrove, the third, is controllable only through 2022. The farm system, once viewed as the sport’s deepest, has retreated to the middle, thinned out by trades for those three pitchers and other win-now moves. Third baseman Manny Machado, the highest-paid player for a franchise newly flirting with the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, will turn 30 in July. His 10-year, $300 million contract allows him to opt out halfway through; like Darvish and Snell, Machado could become a free agent after 2023. Although Machado would be challenged to find a better deal, here is something else to consider: No one knows exactly what the business of baseball will look like in 2022 and beyond. The current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1. The danger of a work stoppage looms. --Every player, of course, is different. The same goes for every team. In Tatis, the Padres boast baseball’s most magnetic talent outside of Shohei Ohtani. Unlike the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego has a popular owner and, with Abrams en route, a more enviable core of position players: Tatis, Machado, second baseman Jake Cronenworth and center fielder Trent Grisham. Under the current CBA, the Padres control at least three of these players through 2025. If Machado does not opt out, that number would increase to four. As long as he and Tatis are around and in good health, San Diego theoretically should always be in contention. And, after 2022, certain financial commitments will decrease in part (Hosmer) or in whole (outfielder Wil Myers), potentially allowing the front office to address a rotation that has underachieved. The Padres, then, might not be in as dire a position as some opponents believe. Next year, they should reincorporate a possible frontline starting pitcher in Mike Clevinger. Team officials remain high on Gore, even as the industry has downgraded his prospect ranking. Tatis, if he undergoes arthroscopic labrum repair in the near future, could be ready by Opening Day."
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Post by aztecryan on Aug 7, 2021 13:54:03 GMT -8
Dennis Lin's piece this morning on the Padres contention window. Behind a paywall, but a good read if you are a subscriber. theathletic.com/2756149/2021/08/06/this-is-our-decade-but-how-big-is-the-padres-contention-window-really/"In the end, the Padres hung on to all four prospects, including the subject of the most serious trade discussions. Preller had been reluctant to surrender Hassell, his 2020 first-round draft pick. A week later, Hassell is hitting .315 with a .409 on-base percentage. He is already one of the premier hitters in Low A, and he doesn’t turn 20 until Aug. 15. And, a day later, San Diego’s No. 1 starter will turn 35. The clock is ticking for Yu Darvish and, by extension, his title-chasing team. The Padres theoretically did little to shorten their window of contention — they kept their top four prospects, and they traded, according to The Athletic’s Keith Law, their sixth-, ninth- and 10th-ranked minor leaguers in deals for Adam Frazier, Daniel Hudson and Jake Marisnick. But another question lingered in the aftermath of a disappointing trade deadline: Just how long will that window stay open? Some opposing executives are forecasting a not-so-distant conclusion. Darvish and Blake Snell, two of the starters the Padres acquired last offseason, will be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season. Joe Musgrove, the third, is controllable only through 2022. The farm system, once viewed as the sport’s deepest, has retreated to the middle, thinned out by trades for those three pitchers and other win-now moves. Third baseman Manny Machado, the highest-paid player for a franchise newly flirting with the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, will turn 30 in July. His 10-year, $300 million contract allows him to opt out halfway through; like Darvish and Snell, Machado could become a free agent after 2023. Although Machado would be challenged to find a better deal, here is something else to consider: No one knows exactly what the business of baseball will look like in 2022 and beyond. The current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1. The danger of a work stoppage looms. --Every player, of course, is different. The same goes for every team. In Tatis, the Padres boast baseball’s most magnetic talent outside of Shohei Ohtani. Unlike the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego has a popular owner and, with Abrams en route, a more enviable core of position players: Tatis, Machado, second baseman Jake Cronenworth and center fielder Trent Grisham. Under the current CBA, the Padres control at least three of these players through 2025. If Machado does not opt out, that number would increase to four. As long as he and Tatis are around and in good health, San Diego theoretically should always be in contention. And, after 2022, certain financial commitments will decrease in part (Hosmer) or in whole (outfielder Wil Myers), potentially allowing the front office to address a rotation that has underachieved. The Padres, then, might not be in as dire a position as some opponents believe. Next year, they should reincorporate a possible frontline starting pitcher in Mike Clevinger. Team officials remain high on Gore, even as the industry has downgraded his prospect ranking. Tatis, if he undergoes arthroscopic labrum repair in the near future, could be ready by Opening Day." Hard to disagree. I think the window is as long as this front office stays together, though. Keen eye for international talent and drafting well. They really need Ha-seong Kim to develop into what the models thought he could be, though. Having another borderline star player with that defensive versatility opens up so many more doors.
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Post by sdsuball on Aug 7, 2021 22:18:52 GMT -8
Dennis Lin's piece this morning on the Padres contention window. Behind a paywall, but a good read if you are a subscriber. theathletic.com/2756149/2021/08/06/this-is-our-decade-but-how-big-is-the-padres-contention-window-really/"In the end, the Padres hung on to all four prospects, including the subject of the most serious trade discussions. Preller had been reluctant to surrender Hassell, his 2020 first-round draft pick. A week later, Hassell is hitting .315 with a .409 on-base percentage. He is already one of the premier hitters in Low A, and he doesn’t turn 20 until Aug. 15. And, a day later, San Diego’s No. 1 starter will turn 35. The clock is ticking for Yu Darvish and, by extension, his title-chasing team. The Padres theoretically did little to shorten their window of contention — they kept their top four prospects, and they traded, according to The Athletic’s Keith Law, their sixth-, ninth- and 10th-ranked minor leaguers in deals for Adam Frazier, Daniel Hudson and Jake Marisnick. But another question lingered in the aftermath of a disappointing trade deadline: Just how long will that window stay open? Some opposing executives are forecasting a not-so-distant conclusion. Darvish and Blake Snell, two of the starters the Padres acquired last offseason, will be eligible for free agency after the 2023 season. Joe Musgrove, the third, is controllable only through 2022. The farm system, once viewed as the sport’s deepest, has retreated to the middle, thinned out by trades for those three pitchers and other win-now moves. Third baseman Manny Machado, the highest-paid player for a franchise newly flirting with the Competitive Balance Tax threshold, will turn 30 in July. His 10-year, $300 million contract allows him to opt out halfway through; like Darvish and Snell, Machado could become a free agent after 2023. Although Machado would be challenged to find a better deal, here is something else to consider: No one knows exactly what the business of baseball will look like in 2022 and beyond. The current collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1. The danger of a work stoppage looms. --Every player, of course, is different. The same goes for every team. In Tatis, the Padres boast baseball’s most magnetic talent outside of Shohei Ohtani. Unlike the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego has a popular owner and, with Abrams en route, a more enviable core of position players: Tatis, Machado, second baseman Jake Cronenworth and center fielder Trent Grisham. Under the current CBA, the Padres control at least three of these players through 2025. If Machado does not opt out, that number would increase to four. As long as he and Tatis are around and in good health, San Diego theoretically should always be in contention. And, after 2022, certain financial commitments will decrease in part (Hosmer) or in whole (outfielder Wil Myers), potentially allowing the front office to address a rotation that has underachieved. The Padres, then, might not be in as dire a position as some opponents believe. Next year, they should reincorporate a possible frontline starting pitcher in Mike Clevinger. Team officials remain high on Gore, even as the industry has downgraded his prospect ranking. Tatis, if he undergoes arthroscopic labrum repair in the near future, could be ready by Opening Day." Hard to disagree. I think the window is as long as this front office stays together, though. Keen eye for international talent and drafting well. They really need Ha-seong Kim to develop into what the models thought he could be, though. Having another borderline star player with that defensive versatility opens up so many more doors. True, although Kim is at 1.9 WAR in 212 at bats. Give him 500 at bats and he's a 5 WAR player. That is solid production that is usually reserved for starters. For reference, Machado is at 3.9 WAR with 374 at bats - better, but not significantly better. If Kim had a higher OPS, say .700, he would be a borderline star player, even if his offense might disguise how much value his defense brings to the table. Kim should be starting at SS most nights - move the players around, give Frazier some corner outfield play, sit Myers, Pham, Hosmer some.
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