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Post by aztecryan on Aug 31, 2024 10:18:46 GMT -8
Kim and Tatis both playing in the Arizona bridge league today. And I loved Acee's remark that Darvish might go right into the rotation rather than a rehab start. I really don't, honestly. Asking a guy who hasn't thrown a competitive pitch in a few months to step into the middle of a playoff race, even if it's Yu Darvish, is not ideal.
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Post by aardvark on Aug 31, 2024 12:18:09 GMT -8
Into the Crone Zone.
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Post by junior on Aug 31, 2024 12:19:48 GMT -8
I know it's a way off to think about this, but one can look into the future. And it's pretty interesting in terms of who has an advantage … and in terms of chaos.
Nine of the last 12 Padres games are against Houston, LA, and AZ… All four teams are in contention. Two of the three are currently in first place in their divisions. Keeping the wins rolling will be non trivial.
Nine of the last 12 dudder games are against Colorado and Miami … Both of those teams are literally in the gutter, playing .360 ball this season. Only the White Sox are worse. Does that mean those teams will roll over, or can those teams - with else nothing to lose - play spoilers?
Nine of the last 12 dbags games are against Colorado, Milwaukee, SF, and the Padres … maybe the most balanced of the three schedules closing out this season. Will that help or hurt them?
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Post by junior on Aug 31, 2024 12:22:22 GMT -8
Horrible strike call. Not even close to the zone.
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Post by johneaztec on Aug 31, 2024 12:38:08 GMT -8
Hey Tampa Catcher, quit looking at your glove . It's YOU!!!
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Post by junior on Aug 31, 2024 12:49:41 GMT -8
Lucky for McCoy that he has a gold glove… maybe he'll loosen up at the plate. Golden Sombrero yesterday and another K already today. Padres are going need some offense from him today because Spazquez just crapped the mound.
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Post by johneaztec on Aug 31, 2024 12:51:51 GMT -8
You could see from the beginning that Vasquez doesn't have it. They were putting full swings on his pitches and didn't look fooled. Well there ya go. A bomb to make it 5-2. He certainly wasn't fooled on the hanging slider.
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Post by junior on Aug 31, 2024 13:24:48 GMT -8
Spazquez cranks out another mound turd today … Padres still haven't figure out how to hit the TB pitcher, either. Can the Padres afford to keep bringing up this assclown to lose games just because he eats 5 innings? He's not gonna make 4 today before he blows the game out of reach. Dude can't get the third out to save his soul. Might as well just leave him in to throw 100 pitches now that the game is essentially lost.
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Post by aardvark on Aug 31, 2024 13:47:49 GMT -8
I thought Shildt was going to leave Vasquez in to go 5 innings to qualify for the win.
Never mind.
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Post by junior on Aug 31, 2024 13:50:58 GMT -8
Two hits is not going to win many ball games, but Spazquez was horrible today. Best to maybe give someone else a shot at that #5 spot in the rotation. Is he really the only/best option? They can increase the roster by two starting tomorrow, yes?
9 ER in 4.1 innings. Ouch!
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Post by junior on Aug 31, 2024 13:51:53 GMT -8
Cronenworth with two of today's six hits. Then kills a promising 7th inning rally with the GIDP. One step forward… d'oh!
They need to come back and take the series. They can still have a successful roadie with a win tomorrow.
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Post by junior on Sept 1, 2024 9:58:01 GMT -8
Game delayed, but once I saw why, it's ok. Fred McGriff being inducted into TB's HOF (he's already MLB HOF). He hit 31 HR in 1991 and 35 in 1992 before being lost during the "Great Padres Fire Sale of 1992-93"
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Post by junior on Sept 1, 2024 11:06:59 GMT -8
Merrill ties Padres rookie RBI record (Benito Santiago) and adds another HR. This kid is having an unreal rookie season. Some might even say he's worthy of Rookie of the Year recognition.
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Post by aardvark on Sept 1, 2024 13:29:19 GMT -8
0-9 with RISP. 😱
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Post by junior on Sept 1, 2024 13:44:45 GMT -8
Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes, you're the bug… Still managed to pull this one out of their AZZZZZZZZtecs today - wins make for a much nicer 6 hour flight home than losses
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Post by jp92grad on Sept 1, 2024 17:07:24 GMT -8
4-3 on the last "Real" road trip of the regular season
Would (or Will) be nice if Jr. and Darvish can contribute sooner then later
Now need to focus on staying healthy and prepare for whatever happens and hopefully whatever the playoff's bring for SAN DIEGO.
Lets go Padres!
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Post by sdsuball on Sept 1, 2024 17:16:24 GMT -8
Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes, you're the bug… Still managed to pull this one out of their AZZZZZZZZtecs today - wins make for a much nicer 6 hour flight home than losses Two sac fly's and Merrill made the difference
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 2, 2024 9:34:06 GMT -8
Speaking of making a difference...
Fernando is off the IL and will play today.
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Post by junior on Sept 2, 2024 11:32:34 GMT -8
Who's leaving? No corresponding move so far…
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 2, 2024 11:42:56 GMT -8
Who's leaving? No corresponding move so far… There are a ton of moving parts right now, but the guess is Bryce Johnson.
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