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Post by aztecryan on Sept 6, 2024 20:40:46 GMT -8
Merrill has a left knee contusion. X-rays negative.
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Post by johneaztec on Sept 6, 2024 21:01:07 GMT -8
Really good win. Dodgers and D'Backs lose to boot!!! All's well!!!
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Post by junior on Sept 6, 2024 21:11:46 GMT -8
Merrill just fouled a ball off his instep and went down like he was shot. Got up and after about 5 minutes of walking around he got called out on strikes. Hope he's OK. PLEASE get McCoy out of there, he's 0-3 with 3 K's and he looks bad on every one of them. He sounded pathetic on the "Mic'd Up" portion of the broadcast - whining about not being able to hit during a conversation with Manny, et al during the game. "If you think about it you're not going to do it" says Manny. "Don't think about it". Probably the last, best advice he'll get up here.
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Post by junior on Sept 6, 2024 21:16:08 GMT -8
Really good win. Dodgers and D'Backs lose to boot!!! All's well!!! Finally got a game on both of them! But I'm more concerned about Merrill's health after tonight. What a bad time for this to happen to him. I suspect they were not taking any chances by getting him off the field and inside for an exam and some treatment, but it was not good watching him go down. He - and the team - doesn't need this right in the middle of a September pennant race that's also got him headed for a POY award. UGH!
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Post by sdsuball on Sept 6, 2024 23:50:56 GMT -8
Yeah, an up and away fastball that went yard against the Phillies. If he throws it up and in, the best that he does with it is hits a single or double. In reference to last night's game, the bummer was that he was at a 3-2 count, like he was with almost every batter, with the bases loaded so he was under pressure to just throw a strike, but I hear what you're saying and you're about location. Yeah fair
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Post by docmm on Sept 7, 2024 0:45:04 GMT -8
Merrill just fouled a ball off his instep and went down like he was shot. Got up and after about 5 minutes of walking around he got called out on strikes. Hope he's OK. PLEASE get McCoy out of there, he's 0-3 with 3 K's and he looks bad on every one of them. He sounded pathetic on the "Mic'd Up" portion of the broadcast - whining about not being able to hit during a conversation with Manny, et al during the game. "If you think about it you're not going to do it" says Manny. "Don't think about it". Probably the last, best advice he'll get up here. He's been so bad lately, I can't figure out why Nick Ahmed hasn't been called up from AAA. Isn't that why they signed him? I know Ahmed's not a great hitter either but he's got 11 years in the Majors and won 2 Gold Gloves. How is that not better than what McCoy is doing?
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 7, 2024 7:18:25 GMT -8
He sounded pathetic on the "Mic'd Up" portion of the broadcast - whining about not being able to hit during a conversation with Manny, et al during the game. "If you think about it you're not going to do it" says Manny. "Don't think about it". Probably the last, best advice he'll get up here. He's been so bad lately, I can't figure out why Nick Ahmed hasn't been called up from AAA. Isn't that why they signed him? I know Ahmed's not a great hitter either but he's got 11 years in the Majors and won 2 Gold Gloves. How is that not better than what McCoy is doing? This is so bizarre. He's the 9 hitter. He's there for his glove, not his bat. Ahmed was signed less than a week ago, isn't on the 40-man roster and he's terrible offensively, too. He was signed as depth to backfill the position. Kim's timetable isn't all that clear, but you're not calling up Ahmed with the 40-man considerations to play what would be a handful of games.
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Post by docmm on Sept 7, 2024 10:24:14 GMT -8
He's been so bad lately, I can't figure out why Nick Ahmed hasn't been called up from AAA. Isn't that why they signed him? I know Ahmed's not a great hitter either but he's got 11 years in the Majors and won 2 Gold Gloves. How is that not better than what McCoy is doing? This is so bizarre. He's the 9 hitter. He's there for his glove, not his bat. Ahmed was signed less than a week ago, isn't on the 40-man roster and he's terrible offensively, too. He was signed as depth to backfill the position. Kim's timetable isn't all that clear, but you're not calling up Ahmed with the 40-man considerations to play what would be a handful of games. Ryan, do you realize how patronizing you come off as? How is this "bizarre"? That I'm questioning continually putting someone out there that is clearly overmatched at the plate: someone who's 0-10 with 5 Ks his last three games? McCoy has not been in these big moments in a MLB pennant race before, Ahmed has. Isn't that what "backfilling the position"is for? Are you telling me that making administration changes to a roster isn't worth it when you're trying to win the division or even end up as high in the wild card as you can? You're suggesting that it's ok to have a really bad #9 hitter. It's not any more. And how do you know that it's only going to be for a "handfull of games" more? Is your medical crystal ball so accurate that you know for a fact that HSK will come back 100% or not re-injure it? McCoy has a good glove but not a great one. His range isn't dramatic. He's been steady yes, but would Wade or Ahmed be taking 10 steps backward? I don't think so. McCoy strikes out 34% of his plate appearances compared to Ahmed's 22%. At least Ahmed puts the ball into play more and can hit an occasional HR. You are very knowledgeable about all things Padres and it is greatly appreciated but man, you can be obnoxious when someone dares to have opinions that don't match yours. You're so unequivocal about yours and so dismissive of others. Lighten up Mary.
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Post by johneaztec on Sept 7, 2024 10:52:42 GMT -8
This is so bizarre. He's the 9 hitter. He's there for his glove, not his bat. Ahmed was signed less than a week ago, isn't on the 40-man roster and he's terrible offensively, too. He was signed as depth to backfill the position. Kim's timetable isn't all that clear, but you're not calling up Ahmed with the 40-man considerations to play what would be a handful of games. Ryan, do you realize how patronizing you come off as? How is this "bizarre"? That I'm questioning continually putting someone out there that is clearly overmatched at the plate: someone who's 0-10 with 5 Ks his last three games? McCoy has not been in these big moments in a MLB pennant race before, Ahmed has. Isn't that what "backfilling the position"is for? Are you telling me that making administration changes to a roster isn't worth it when you're trying to win the division or even end up as high in the wild card as you can? You're suggesting that it's ok to have a really bad #9 hitter. It's not any more. And how do you know that it's only going to be for a "handfull of games" more? Is your medical crystal ball so accurate that you know for a fact that HSK will come back 100% or not re-injure it? McCoy has a good glove but not a great one. His range isn't dramatic. He's been steady yes, but would Wade or Ahmed be taking 10 steps backward? I don't think so. McCoy strikes out 34% of his plate appearances compared to Ahmed's 22%. At least Ahmed puts the ball into play more and can hit an occasional HR. You are very knowledgeable about all things Padres and it is greatly appreciated but man, you can be obnoxious when someone dares to have opinions that don't match yours. You're so unequivocal about yours and so dismissive of others. Lighten up Mary. Spot on.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 7, 2024 11:23:04 GMT -8
This is so bizarre. He's the 9 hitter. He's there for his glove, not his bat. Ahmed was signed less than a week ago, isn't on the 40-man roster and he's terrible offensively, too. He was signed as depth to backfill the position. Kim's timetable isn't all that clear, but you're not calling up Ahmed with the 40-man considerations to play what would be a handful of games. Ryan, do you realize how patronizing you come off as? How is this "bizarre"? That I'm questioning continually putting someone out there that is clearly overmatched at the plate: someone who's 0-10 with 5 Ks his last three games? McCoy has not been in these big moments in a MLB pennant race before, Ahmed has. Isn't that what "backfilling the position"is for? Are you telling me that making administration changes to a roster isn't worth it when you're trying to win the division or even end up as high in the wild card as you can? You're suggesting that it's ok to have a really bad #9 hitter. It's not any more. And how do you know that it's only going to be for a "handfull of games" more? Is your medical crystal ball so accurate that you know for a fact that HSK will come back 100% or not re-injure it? McCoy has a good glove but not a great one. His range isn't dramatic. He's been steady yes, but would Wade or Ahmed be taking 10 steps backward? I don't think so. McCoy strikes out 34% of his plate appearances compared to Ahmed's 22%. At least Ahmed puts the ball into play more and can hit an occasional HR. You are very knowledgeable about all things Padres and it is greatly appreciated but man, you can be obnoxious when someone dares to have opinions that don't match yours. You're so unequivocal about yours and so dismissive of others. Lighten up Mary. You're complaining about the 9 hitter on an 80 win team who has had all of 53 plate appearances...and a decent amount of the time, your information isn't even right. Nothing to do about "lightening up" - It's just a strange argument. McCoy is there for his defensive value, as he was voted the best defensive shortstop in the PCL. No, they didn't sign Nick Ahmed to play shortstop or he would have gotten a major league deal. Kim's impending return means the production gap between McCoy and Ahmed over a handful of games will amount to nothing, not even considering additional roster moves that would be needed. There's 20 games left, Ahmed can't be on the postseason roster....there's no need to tinker right now with that spot. The move to make is Lockridge coming up, especially if Merrill is banged up. Wade playing center field isn't tenable defensively with his lack of range. Lockridge IS on the 40-man, so it would be an easy swap. All I said was it was bizarre....you turned it into this, not me.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 7, 2024 11:23:57 GMT -8
Ryan, do you realize how patronizing you come off as? How is this "bizarre"? That I'm questioning continually putting someone out there that is clearly overmatched at the plate: someone who's 0-10 with 5 Ks his last three games? McCoy has not been in these big moments in a MLB pennant race before, Ahmed has. Isn't that what "backfilling the position"is for? Are you telling me that making administration changes to a roster isn't worth it when you're trying to win the division or even end up as high in the wild card as you can? You're suggesting that it's ok to have a really bad #9 hitter. It's not any more. And how do you know that it's only going to be for a "handfull of games" more? Is your medical crystal ball so accurate that you know for a fact that HSK will come back 100% or not re-injure it? McCoy has a good glove but not a great one. His range isn't dramatic. He's been steady yes, but would Wade or Ahmed be taking 10 steps backward? I don't think so. McCoy strikes out 34% of his plate appearances compared to Ahmed's 22%. At least Ahmed puts the ball into play more and can hit an occasional HR. You are very knowledgeable about all things Padres and it is greatly appreciated but man, you can be obnoxious when someone dares to have opinions that don't match yours. You're so unequivocal about yours and so dismissive of others. Lighten up Mary. Spot on. There's a surprise....
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Post by johneaztec on Sept 7, 2024 11:41:03 GMT -8
Ryan, do you realize how patronizing you come off as? How is this "bizarre"? That I'm questioning continually putting someone out there that is clearly overmatched at the plate: someone who's 0-10 with 5 Ks his last three games? McCoy has not been in these big moments in a MLB pennant race before, Ahmed has. Isn't that what "backfilling the position"is for? Are you telling me that making administration changes to a roster isn't worth it when you're trying to win the division or even end up as high in the wild card as you can? You're suggesting that it's ok to have a really bad #9 hitter. It's not any more. And how do you know that it's only going to be for a "handfull of games" more? Is your medical crystal ball so accurate that you know for a fact that HSK will come back 100% or not re-injure it? McCoy has a good glove but not a great one. His range isn't dramatic. He's been steady yes, but would Wade or Ahmed be taking 10 steps backward? I don't think so. McCoy strikes out 34% of his plate appearances compared to Ahmed's 22%. At least Ahmed puts the ball into play more and can hit an occasional HR. You are very knowledgeable about all things Padres and it is greatly appreciated but man, you can be obnoxious when someone dares to have opinions that don't match yours. You're so unequivocal about yours and so dismissive of others. Lighten up Mary. Spot on. Ryan, I think you're just socially unaware at times. If you don't think saying, "This is bizarre" is rude, then I think that's the answer, that you're socially unaware, especially since you said "All I said was"..... It's either that, or you just don't care what people think, (yeah, I know, it's just the Internet) and that's ok, but expect people to have something to say about it.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 7, 2024 11:47:15 GMT -8
Ryan, I think you're just socially unaware at times. If you don't think saying, "This is bizarre" is rude, then I think that's the answer, that you're socially unaware, especially since you said "All I said was"..... It's either that, or you just don't care what people think, (yeah, I know, it's just the Internet) and that's ok, but expect people to have something to say about it. Rich, coming from someone such as yourself, sir. "I'll pray for you" in the same breath as another backhanded swipe at me. It's all good. I'm very aware, though. It's a silly argument, especially when the facts aren't even accurate. But any attempt to piggyback on something towards me is an opportunity not to be missed. "This is bizarre" isn't rude at all....it's just stating an opinion based on the information we have. I explained why, too. You said last night you were okay with that? Heh. Pick a lane, perhaps. If you're going to be offended anytime someone doesn't agree with you, probably not the best place to inhabit.
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Post by johneaztec on Sept 7, 2024 11:54:11 GMT -8
Ryan, I think you're just socially unaware at times. If you don't think saying, "This is bizarre" is rude, then I think that's the answer, that you're socially unaware, especially since you said "All I said was"..... It's either that, or you just don't care what people think, (yeah, I know, it's just the Internet) and that's ok, but expect people to have something to say about it. Rich, coming from someone such as yourself, sir. "I'll pray for you" in the same breath as another backhanded swipe at me. It's all good. I'm very aware, though. It's a silly argument, especially when the facts aren't even accurate. But any attempt to piggyback on something towards me is an opportunity not to be missed. "This is bizarre" isn't rude at all....it's just stating an opinion based on the information we have. I explained why, too. You said last night you were okay with that? Heh. Pick a lane, perhaps. If you're going to be offended anytime someone doesn't agree with you, probably not the best place to inhabit. Ryan, to pray includes praying for people's strengths and weaknesses. I'm happy when someone points out a fault of mine with constructive criticism, and with decency. That's all I did, and I get it that you don't care. Moving on. By the way you piggyback quite a bit yourself, but whatever. Have a great day.
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Post by docmm on Sept 7, 2024 14:21:51 GMT -8
Ryan, do you realize how patronizing you come off as? How is this "bizarre"? That I'm questioning continually putting someone out there that is clearly overmatched at the plate: someone who's 0-10 with 5 Ks his last three games? McCoy has not been in these big moments in a MLB pennant race before, Ahmed has. Isn't that what "backfilling the position"is for? Are you telling me that making administration changes to a roster isn't worth it when you're trying to win the division or even end up as high in the wild card as you can? You're suggesting that it's ok to have a really bad #9 hitter. It's not any more. And how do you know that it's only going to be for a "handfull of games" more? Is your medical crystal ball so accurate that you know for a fact that HSK will come back 100% or not re-injure it? McCoy has a good glove but not a great one. His range isn't dramatic. He's been steady yes, but would Wade or Ahmed be taking 10 steps backward? I don't think so. McCoy strikes out 34% of his plate appearances compared to Ahmed's 22%. At least Ahmed puts the ball into play more and can hit an occasional HR. You are very knowledgeable about all things Padres and it is greatly appreciated but man, you can be obnoxious when someone dares to have opinions that don't match yours. You're so unequivocal about yours and so dismissive of others. Lighten up Mary. You're complaining about the 9 hitter on an 80 win team who has had all of 53 plate appearances...and a decent amount of the time, your information isn't even right. Nothing to do about "lightening up" - It's just a strange argument. McCoy is there for his defensive value, as he was voted the best defensive shortstop in the PCL. No, they didn't sign Nick Ahmed to play shortstop or he would have gotten a major league deal. Kim's impending return means the production gap between McCoy and Ahmed over a handful of games will amount to nothing, not even considering additional roster moves that would be needed. There's 20 games left, Ahmed can't be on the postseason roster... .there's no need to tinker right now with that spot. The move to make is Lockridge coming up, especially if Merrill is banged up. Wade playing center field isn't tenable defensively with his lack of range. Lockridge IS on the 40-man, so it would be an easy swap. All I said was it was bizarre....you turned it into this, not me. What, pray tell," information isn't even right" about this post? Yet another one of your endless insults that you can't seem to stop giving out to us mere mortals. We're 3 games ahead of two teams that are completely in the mix for a Wild Card spot. Three. Not 6 or 7, 3, with 20 left. You can give me all the %s of likelihood that we'll be in the playoffs and yes, I have faith that we will too. But I'm not taking it for granted. You were just as sure about Skenes getting ROY. It's baseball, anything can happen. I don't want 8 batters when I can maybe have 9.
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Post by La Mesa Aztec on Sept 7, 2024 14:28:04 GMT -8
Manny now tied with Nate Colbert at 163. He'll probably hit a few more before the season is over. Both guys with 6 years as Padres.
You could make the case that Colbert's 6 years were more impressive because he had to hit them over a 17 foot high wall for the first 4 of those seasons. But one of Machado's was only 60 games so there's that too.
Eventually Machado will be far ahead and Tatis will be too assuming he stays healthy and there's no more crap like that which led to the steroid suspension.
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 7, 2024 15:05:54 GMT -8
Manny now tied with Nate Colbert at 163. He'll probably hit a few more before the season is over. Both guys with 6 years as Padres. You could make the case that Colbert's 6 years were more impressive because he had to hit them over a 17 foot high wall for the first 4 of those seasons. But one of Machado's was only 60 games so there's that too. Eventually Machado will be far ahead and Tatis will be too assuming he stays healthy and there's no more crap like that which led to the steroid suspension. Fernando should obliterate the record. Happy for Manny to at least tie it at home like he wanted.
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Post by docmm on Sept 7, 2024 15:53:26 GMT -8
DBacks lose to Houston while Mets beat Reds. After winning their 9th straight, Mets .5 games behind Arizona and 2.5 behind Padres. Braves .5 behind Mets. Braves and Padres play later.
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Post by junior on Sept 7, 2024 16:05:04 GMT -8
Manny already had more HR than Colbert before he ever landed in San Diego (175) … At 32, maybe he has another 150-175 HR in the bat before retirement if he stays healthy? Who knows?
Junior's still got some playing to do to even get close to Manny, and he's not famous for playing an entire season the way Manny has been able to so far. It's potential, but that's all it is for now. He had one humdinger of a HR campaign (in 2021 before the fall from grace) but otherwise he hasn't hit tons of home runs at least so far. I'll wait to see a few more strong HR seasons from JR before crowning him all-time Padres HR King.
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Post by johneaztec on Sept 7, 2024 19:02:03 GMT -8
Ugh, Matsui strikes again. He gives up a 2 run homer and now it's 6-3. Would've been nice to only be down 1 going into the bottom of the 9th. Yes, he makes me very nervous when he pitches, and for good reason.
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