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Post by docmm on Jul 30, 2024 21:31:17 GMT -8
The bullpen is going to be ridiculously stacked!
God, I just love watching Merrill play ball. He always knows what to do and he plays with such enthusiasm and joy.
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Post by johneaztec on Jul 30, 2024 21:45:37 GMT -8
The bullpen is going to be ridiculously stacked! God, I just love watching Merrill play ball. He always knows what to do and he plays with such enthusiasm and joy. Bingo. I've been meaning to mention Merrill's enthusiasm. I love it!!! Machado loves it too. They're always getting fired up together. So cool. Plus, Merrill has such a sweet swing.
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Post by azson on Jul 31, 2024 8:36:48 GMT -8
The LA bullpen is an absolute mess. On their...third closer? And they still can't get it done.
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Post by azson on Jul 31, 2024 9:31:14 GMT -8
Real or not: The Padres are a legitimate threat to win the National League after their reliever spree at the deadlineGonzalez: Real. One of San Diego general manager A.J. Preller's mottos is that you need high-end players to continually advance through the postseason. It's what drove him to Juan Soto and Josh Hader two summers ago and, to a lesser extent, what drove him now to Tanner Scott, arguably the best reliever available but one who was hardly ever linked to the Padres.
The Padres' biggest need ahead of the trade deadline was starting pitching, but they pivoted to an impact reliever when they couldn't meet the demands at the top of the starters' market. Not getting that type of starter could ultimately hurt. (Joe Musgrove has had two elbow-related stints on the IL, though the Padres seem optimistic, and Yu Darvish is dealing with a family issue, with no telling when he'll return.) But the Padres can now shorten games with the best of them.
Their roster might be the most well-balanced among the NL wild-card hopefuls.Kiley McDaniel: Real. The Padres sat at 63% playoff odds entering Tuesday. After acquiring Jason Adam and Scott (and to a lesser degree Martin Perez and Bryan Hoeing), they added a win or two to their expected record. That might not seem like a lot, but they're at a high-leverage part of the win curve in the thick of the playoff race.
More importantly, the best relievers on a playoff team have an outsize impact in October, with a chance that each one could pitch in every postseason game given the spaced-out scheduling and tighter games as compared to the regular season. The Padres added to their one-two bullpen punch of Robert Suarez and Jeremiah Estrada, effectively only needing five innings from their starters in the postseason. I can't think of a team with a four-headed bullpen monster like this in the past; it fits Preller's personality to keep innovating roster management and turning the dial to 11 once he picks a direction. If the offense does its job, that's a winning playoff formula -- as long as the Padres get in the tournament.www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40682642/2024-mlb-trade-deadline-real-not-dodgers-mets-yankees-white-sox
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Post by junior on Jul 31, 2024 9:42:59 GMT -8
… good pitching always beats good hitting. Padres just have to stay healthy through the toughest two-and-a-half months of any season. But they've absolutely looked like winners rather than losers since the All-Star break.
8-2 over those ten games.
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Post by aztecryan on Jul 31, 2024 9:46:11 GMT -8
Real or not: The Padres are a legitimate threat to win the National League after their reliever spree at the deadlineGonzalez: Real. One of San Diego general manager A.J. Preller's mottos is that you need high-end players to continually advance through the postseason. It's what drove him to Juan Soto and Josh Hader two summers ago and, to a lesser extent, what drove him now to Tanner Scott, arguably the best reliever available but one who was hardly ever linked to the Padres.
The Padres' biggest need ahead of the trade deadline was starting pitching, but they pivoted to an impact reliever when they couldn't meet the demands at the top of the starters' market. Not getting that type of starter could ultimately hurt. (Joe Musgrove has had two elbow-related stints on the IL, though the Padres seem optimistic, and Yu Darvish is dealing with a family issue, with no telling when he'll return.) But the Padres can now shorten games with the best of them.
Their roster might be the most well-balanced among the NL wild-card hopefuls.Kiley McDaniel: Real. The Padres sat at 63% playoff odds entering Tuesday. After acquiring Jason Adam and Scott (and to a lesser degree Martin Perez and Bryan Hoeing), they added a win or two to their expected record. That might not seem like a lot, but they're at a high-leverage part of the win curve in the thick of the playoff race.
More importantly, the best relievers on a playoff team have an outsize impact in October, with a chance that each one could pitch in every postseason game given the spaced-out scheduling and tighter games as compared to the regular season. The Padres added to their one-two bullpen punch of Robert Suarez and Jeremiah Estrada, effectively only needing five innings from their starters in the postseason. I can't think of a team with a four-headed bullpen monster like this in the past; it fits Preller's personality to keep innovating roster management and turning the dial to 11 once he picks a direction. If the offense does its job, that's a winning playoff formula -- as long as the Padres get in the tournament.www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40682642/2024-mlb-trade-deadline-real-not-dodgers-mets-yankees-white-sox Kiley's analysis is spot on. Adding a full win (or more) is such an advantage in a closely contested race. And the Padres did something really cool at this deadline - They captured the VAA market. Both Jason Adam and Tanner Scott are in the top three of VAA (Vertical Approach Angle) which means they utilize low release points and hit targets at the top of the strike zone, giving their fastball extra carry. It's a newer phenomenon, but one that good teams tend to really exploit.
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Post by junior on Jul 31, 2024 16:20:32 GMT -8
Attention: All Opponents
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Post by jp92grad on Jul 31, 2024 17:11:01 GMT -8
They just panned into the Dodgers dugout at the coaching staff and found it funny that they have such a San Diego connection.
HC-Dave Roberts (RBV High school, North County) Bench Coach-Bob Geren (Clairemont High school) Pitching Coach-Mark Prior (Uni. High School)
All three guys also played in the Padres organization.
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Post by junior on Jul 31, 2024 17:23:07 GMT -8
I did that!
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Post by junior on Jul 31, 2024 17:52:04 GMT -8
Kershaw is struggling mightily right now. Just sweating up a storm, too. Time to pull his AZZZZZZZZZZZtecs, Davey.
He may be back, but he's not who he's been in the past. Not even one K. Maybe time to hit the showers - for good. Plenty of fame and fortune still ahead for the future HOF'er.
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Post by junior on Jul 31, 2024 19:16:55 GMT -8
Padres sweep the abbreviated series, and win the season series. Keep it rolling. Just keep winning.
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Post by aardvark on Jul 31, 2024 19:22:08 GMT -8
Closest we've been to first place since early May.
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Post by johneaztec on Jul 31, 2024 19:25:16 GMT -8
Down go the Dodders!!! Down go the Dodders!!! Down go the Dodders!!! Nice two game sweep. Day off, and then the lowly Rockies come into town, but they sure are tough on us. No predictions on this one. I've learned. Lol.
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Post by johneaztec on Jul 31, 2024 19:25:54 GMT -8
At least the Mets lost.
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Post by azson on Aug 1, 2024 9:53:14 GMT -8
Not that it means anything, but Pads up 6 spots to #7 in ESPN's power rankings: 7. San Diego Padres Record: 59-51 Previous ranking: 13
This was supposed to be the year the Padres trimmed their budget, got back under the luxury tax threshold and, one would assume, grow their farm system. Well ... two out of three ain't bad. General manager A.J. Preller ultimately did what he almost always does -- he acquired top-shelf talent, prospects be damned.
An inability to secure what few front-line starters were available prompted him to pivot to the bullpen, where he added the best reliever available in Tanner Scott. It cost him two of his best pitching prospects in Robby Snelling and Adam Mazur -- two days after parting with another highly rated pitching prospect, Dylan Lesko, in exchange for Jason Adam, and 12 weeks after using a package fronted by outfield prospect Dillon Head to get Luis Arraez. The most important thing is this: The Padres are really, really good again. And they're playing their best baseball right now. -- Gonzalezwww.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40685587/mlb-2024-power-rankings-week-18-dodgers-yankees-padres-trade-deadline
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Post by azson on Aug 1, 2024 10:02:16 GMT -8
Down go the Dodders!!! Down go the Dodders!!! Down go the Dodders!!! Nice two game sweep. Day off, and then the lowly Rockies come into town, but they sure are tough on us. No predictions on this one. I've learned. Lol. 1/5 of their road wins this season are at Petco, ugh.
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Post by junior on Aug 1, 2024 19:55:42 GMT -8
Not that it means anything, but Pads up 6 spots to #7 in ESPN's power rankings: 7. San Diego Padres Record: 59-51 Previous ranking: 13
This was supposed to be the year the Padres trimmed their budget, got back under the luxury tax threshold and, one would assume, grow their farm system. Well ... two out of three ain't bad. General manager A.J. Preller ultimately did what he almost always does -- he acquired top-shelf talent, prospects be damned.
An inability to secure what few front-line starters were available prompted him to pivot to the bullpen, where he added the best reliever available in Tanner Scott. It cost him two of his best pitching prospects in Robby Snelling and Adam Mazur -- two days after parting with another highly rated pitching prospect, Dylan Lesko, in exchange for Jason Adam, and 12 weeks after using a package fronted by outfield prospect Dillon Head to get Luis Arraez. The most important thing is this: The Padres are really, really good again. And they're playing their best baseball right now. -- Gonzalezwww.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40685587/mlb-2024-power-rankings-week-18-dodgers-yankees-padres-trade-deadlineIt means someone's paying attention to what's happening right now … and coming from ESPN, it's a minor miracle.
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Post by johneaztec on Aug 1, 2024 21:29:40 GMT -8
Down go the Dodders!!! Down go the Dodders!!! Down go the Dodders!!! Nice two game sweep. Day off, and then the lowly Rockies come into town, but they sure are tough on us. No predictions on this one. I've learned. Lol. 1/5 of their road wins this season are at Petco, ugh. I'm hoping it changes, starting tomorrow.
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Post by azson on Aug 2, 2024 9:36:45 GMT -8
ESPN now listing FTJ's est. return date as 8/16. Ryan, is this possible or should we not expect him until Sept. at the earliest?
Also I just noticed that King is listed on the Day-To-Day IR, I wasn't aware he was having any issues.
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Post by aztecryan on Aug 2, 2024 9:46:47 GMT -8
ESPN now listing FTJ's est. return date as 8/16. Ryan, is this possible or should we not expect him until Sept. at the earliest? Also I just noticed that King is listed on the Day-To-Day IR, I wasn't aware he was having any issues. Don't pay any attention to ESPN's dates. Use RotoWire or something similar. I think it'll be closer to September, he's not running yet. King is dealing with soreness from being hit by the liner the other day. Possible he gets pushed back a few days, which actually helps control his innings.
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