Let's go Padres!

[Chargeroo]

Here's a place for our Charger fans to talk about the Pads! They won 1-0 last night - how good is that?


Go Padre's!

[C}{ARG3R]

aww man I just got home from work and found out that todays game got rained out and peavy was supposed to pitch. So I taped a whole 3 and a half hours of nothing. :( The good news is that I'm off tomorrow and I'll be watching baseball all day long!

Double Header Tomorrow
Peav faces Woods at 10am pt
B-Law vs Prior. Game Starts 20 30 mins after the first.

I wounder why the cubs decided to flip flop there pitching rotaition. Might be because they think Woods has a better chance vs The Peav Mister, But he's still gonna tear him apart. B-Law well finish the series up tomorrow with a sweep and send our boys to LA to get a peice of them crappy dodgers.

NLCS Here We Come!!

Go PADRES!

[mgpretzel]

FINALLY!!! an offtopic section!! thanks Mods!! and Joel!!!


Yea the pads are gonna go far this year!! I'm so excited for uas to star playing the giants and dodgers!! I hate those teams!! GO PADS!!!

[Dan40]

aww man I just got home from work and found out that todays game got rained out and peavy was supposed to pitch. So I taped a whole 3 and a half hours of nothing. :( The good news is that I'm off tomorrow and I'll be watching baseball all day long!

Look at the bright side, you got three hours of baseball bloopers!

Go Pads!

[botlkid8]

this is the year us san diegans have been waiting for. SUper bowl and world series champions.

[LTfan4life]

Jake Peavy will have a breakout year, and I'm talking top 5 in voting for the NL Cy Young. I think he'll get around 18-20 wins! LET'S GO PADS!!!!

[guimcharger]

Tomorrow Peavy and B Law will comlete the sweep of the cubs. Why can't the stupid Cubs have regular night games so I can see the end of the game by the time I get home. They have lights in their park.

[Chargeroo]

Article about Hoffman -

Can't save them all (http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/20050413-9999-1s13padres.html)

[boltnut369]

Nicholas Wood, sportswriter for Wisconsin Sports Weekly, predicts the San Diego Padres to win the N.L. West.

San Diego Padres 90-72 .....
Los Angeles 85-77 5
San Fransisco 80-82 10
Arizona 66-96 24
Colorado 60-102 30

It seems the Pads got at least one believer in the land of the cheesehead! Well, maybe two, but I'm basically all Chargers Football. I just thought you may be interested.

[Dan40]

Last year I predicted 82-80 for the Padres, and they finished 87-75.

This year, I say 88-74. Which might be good enough for a wildcard or maybe win the west.

After running around the last week or so, I can actually sit down and watch today's doubleheader, which I am very happy about. :)

[BlueandGoldRush]

I'm a St. Louis Cardinals fan, so I'm hoping the Pads sweep the cubbies up. The cubs are just like the raiders to me.

Have you all heard that Albert Pujols went the entire spring training without striking out, and still has not struck out one time this season. The guy is a monster...if he stays healthy, he could be one of the best pure hitters ever.

As for the Padres, I do think Peavy has a good chance at winning the Cy Young this year, but only if the Padres make the playoffs. If they miss the playoffs, he'll get overlooked by all the sportswriters on the east coast. They'll give it to Pedro Martinez or something, just because he plays in NY. :(

This off-topic forum is nice to have. Thanks to the mods and Joel for setting it up.

[Chargers]

Oh well - 2/3 in Chicago...I'll take it. Too bad Lawrence got shelled from the get-go. Keep those 0-2 pitches outta the zone man!

Albert Pujols is outrageous....dude struck out 52 times last year in nearly 600 at-bats...what a hitter.

[guimcharger]

B Law I hope will come on strong soon. Looks like to me that Eaton is going to get a big name like Peavy if he keeps on pitching the way he is. Williams is pitching well. Redding lost because of defensive lapses but I have a feeling we will win between 89-95 games this year.

[Eowawa]

After they jumped out to that sweet 5 run lead in the first game of the doulbleheader, I was almost sure they were going to get out the broom on those old loser Cubbies at Wrigley. I was listening on the car radio as Flan tried to explain why we kept getting nailed on 0 and 2 pitches. One time Flan swore it was a low sinkerball that was great pitch that got blasted up and away. Note to Flan....we no longer have the GREAT Randy (Jones) tossing up those sinker gems of his. I recall the great hitters Pete Rose and Mike Scmidt (sp) pounding their bats into the ground in utter frustration after going hitless all night versus Randy 's sinker magic. I remember one home game against the Mets when we went ahead 1 to zip in the 5th inning with Randy on the mound. Three Padre fans stood up behind us and declared loudly 'IT'S A ROUT'. They were almost right and, we went on to win going away 1 to 0 against the great Tom Seaver, no less!

[timlinson21]

What about Geoff Blum huh? 2 Solo HR! I LOVE OUR bench right now! go pads!

if u guys need place to talk about the pads i have a message board dedicated to pads and to san diego sports

Padres Message Boards:
www.padremania.com

[mgpretzel]

Whoes Ready to BEAT LA!!!!! SF!!! AND AZ!!!!



I know I am!!! Go pads!

These will be good games! I can't wait!:Bolt:

[broncossuck7]

Darn Yankees are sucking. Hope we come back

GO YANKEES

[LTfan4life]

Yankees will fall on their ass. They'll finish with 80-85 wins. No WORLD SERIES!!!

[mgpretzel]

GREENE IS OUT!!!! NO!!!!



I can't believe it!!! he broke his finger again!! I hope he heals quick!! we need that guy!

[guimcharger]

I am so ticked off at the padres. They suck right now. I don't know what I am going to do if they are swept.

[mgpretzel]

get over it! Baseball is a long season!! we can turn it around!!! But we have to get healthy!!!

[guimcharger]

It is a long season but they just don't have any signs of being a good team. It just ticks me off.

[Chargers]

Looks like the same team as last year. Boch needs to start kicking A and taking names. None of this buddy buddy stuff.....put up or shut up. He needs to lose the "player's manager" persona as his players are truly uninspired.

[SDynasty]

The dodgers have a few guys hurt too, and they just swept are ase, how bad did the padres look?!? Did they even score a stinking run in the 3 games for god sake?!!

What do you expect they are the padres, and they are managed by mr vanilla:Football:

[Chargers]

Alderson takes job as Padres CEO
Former A's GM moves over from Commissioner's office
By Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com


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SAN DIEGO -- Sandy Alderson has been named the Padres' chief executive, said John Moores, the team's majority owner, meaning the hierarchy of the baseball club and the Commissioner's office in New York has changed in one move.

Alderson will immediately leave his post as Major League Baseball's executive vice president in charge of baseball operations to take over the day-to-day operations of the Padres.

Alderson had previously been with the Oakland A's from 1981 until he left for MLB in 1998, holding the positions of general counsel, general manager and president. His Oakland tenure included the A's most recent era as a powerhouse when they won three consecutive American League pennants from 1988-90 and the World Series in 1989.

"For me this is the last piece of a complicated puzzle that involved building a ballpark and redeveloping San Diego," Moores said on Monday before the Giants played the Padres at PETCO Park. "It's time to build a competitive team and it allows us to significantly strengthen our management team.

"I think this is our most significant signing in the 11 years I've owned the team."

In signing Alderson to a five-year contract, Moores is juggling the Padres hierarchy for the fourth time since current Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino stepped down as team president after the 2002 season. Since then, and in succession, Moores hired Bob Vizas, Charles Black and Dick Freeman to run the team.

Freeman, who returned to the Padres from the Pittsburgh Pirates before the 2003 season, the team's last at Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley, will remain under Alderson as president and chief operating officer. General manager Kevin Towers is under contract through the 2007 season and manager Bruce Bochy's current deal expires at the end of this season.

Bochy had been hoping to negotiate a contract extension before the end of Spring Training, but those negotiations were put on hold while Moores sought permission from Commissioner Bud Selig to talk to Alderson and then brought him into the fold.

The future of Bochy and Towers in the organization will be up to Alderson, Moores said, although he doesn't expect any immediate changes. Bochy has been the team's manager since 1995 and Towers replaced Randy Smith a year later.

Moores recently took over as chairman of the Carter Center in Atlanta and said last month that accordingly he would be spending less time than usual around the team this season. He also has been becoming increasingly more distressed about the state of the team's Minor League operations and the condition of its academy in the Dominican Republic.

"You know I've been worried about our Minor League system," Moores said. "And Sandy has a strong background as a president, GM and a big deal at MLB."


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Interesting! Some major changes could be coming in the future. Stay tuned! This also explains why Moores stalled on the Boch extension.

[LTfan4life]

I think that Kevin is pretty good, but Boch is a player's coach. His job is to be the leader so the team wins games.

[timlinson21]

Yep do u guys know him? Does he have a good resume.

http://padremania.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=Padres&action=display&num=1113894599

[timlinson21]

Hey we got Roberts now...right now we are leading 5-2 go pads!

[Dan40]

Yea! I get to see Petco Park tonight for the first time in person. Let's see if the Pads can solve the riddle of Derek Lowe!

[Chargers]

Yea! I get to see Petco Park tonight for the first time in person. Let's see if the Pads can solve the riddle of Derek Lowe!


Very nice! Tonight is a huge game man! Those Bums from up north have been overachieving like no other and it's time we put our foot down. We need a W!

[C}{ARG3R]

Hey roo.. Be sure to scream as loud as you can "BEAT LA!!"

[timlinson21]

Beat La! Beat La!

[SDynasty]

Boche better get it in gear. the Pads are limping out of the gate. boche may not see the all star break if they keep losing to "bad teams"

[LTfan4life]

Boche better get it in gear. the Pads are limping out of the gate. boche may not see the all star break if they keep losing to "bad teams"

We better not lose to the Tampa Bay...errr....Colorado Rockies.

[broncossuck7]

*** is wrong with the yanks?

[Chargeroo]

Wow, nice game A-Rod! Two more homers and 4 more RBI's and he actually would have earned his per game salary of $125,000.00. Joking aside - that's a heck of a game.

What about those Padre relief pitchers? Did the coach mention to them that the idea is to get people out? The Pads will never make it to post-season with relief pitching like they've been getting so far.

[broncossuck7]

A-rod its about time.

Look for me AT THE YANKEE game thursday

[SDRaiderH8er]

Wow, nice game A-Rod! Two more homers and 4 more RBI's and he actually would have earned his per game salary of $125,000.00. Joking aside - that's a heck of a game.

What about those Padre relief pitchers? Did the coach mention to them that the idea is to get people out? The Pads will never make it to post-season with relief pitching like they've been getting so far.


Hey Roo......

Its not the Pitcher's, we are still in a slump, we need to score 11 runs every game or we will lose :rolleyes:

[mattmc223]

I have to say that I have given up hope on Redding and May. Time to trade for a decent 5th starter.

[SDRaiderH8er]

I have to say that I have given up hope on Redding and May. Time to trade for a decent 5th starter.
I have all ready said I did not like this staff, and was almost read a riot act. If this staff cant beat the likes of a Arizona or San Francisco, it is going to be a very long Season, you cant expect to score a bazillion runs every single game, a pitcher has to be able to go out there and hold a 1 run lead, right now that 1 run lead is like a handfull of sand!

[Nutz-N-Boltz]

Diamondbacks lose, Nevin is my hero...(homer and game winning rbi)

Peace Out

[joseph04]

yep, i know he would have come through.

[LTfan4life]

I hope he gets better soon. He's on my fantasy team, and he is killing me with his low average. Here's his season stats as of today:

Avg. .237
HR 5
RBI 20
BB 5
K 20
R 12
H 22

Regardless, I still love any Padre. I just hope he swings the bat a little better. This can be our year! Nobody in the NL sticks out, and the NL West is a very competitive division this year. The Rockies are always the lone team out of the race every year(yay!).

[SDynasty]

they need to get it in gear or Boche wont see the all star break

[ColonelLightstar]

It was a real long game, but I am glad that I was able to stay at Petco the whole time. It was well worth it in the end. Go Padres! :)

[Chargers]

How 'bout them Friars?!?! Just when we all think they're done...they go and do this....keep the streak going!! :D

[SDRaiderH8er]

Brian Giles is hot, Ryan Klesko was hot, and that Pitching staff I dont like is starting to come together, I would like them to make me eat some crow, prove to me they are a Staff. But right now this is only May, the Dog days are still way in the future.

But hey lets enjoy it while we can, and lets watch as the Dodger fans fall back to earth. That is the fun part, they were walking on the moon, and when you tell them it is only April, they didnt want to hear any of it.And as those bubbles burst, and as their descent to earth gathers momentum, Every night as you see a shooting Star, thats just another Dodger fan falling back to Earth.

[chargertom]

You better read this Padres fans. We just got voted as the worst away uniforms in MLB.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/3569140?GT1=6444

San Diego Pa-rgers? :confused:

Go Chargers! :Bolt:

[LTfan4life]

I thought the Camos were uglier. Anways, I think that the Tigers got the best unis in baseball...ya gotta love the D design.

[TrabucoWR]

They aren't that bad. The all of those other teams they showed had way worse uniforms than our guys. I do wish the Padres still wore the gray away unis that said San Diego in blue and orange. The ones they had when T was still playing.

[wyattearp65]

I've alway's liked the old brown and yellow uniforms of the past, but hey, thats just my opinion!!!

[Chargers Rule!]

The way the letter's are shaped might be the reason. Did you know that the sd padres are the only team in the majors with no gray color away uni's?

[Little Big Man]

worst uni ever!

[Bobmarleysd]

I got my Free Trevor shirt on Friday :) I was to drunk to remember most of the game exept when I heard hells bells I stayed behind home plate to watch that.

[Chargers]

Another day....another W!! These boys have turned it around in a BIG way. Keep it rollin', fellas!

[Chargeroo]

The relief pitching has sure picked up of late. I mention it because I was critical pf the bull pen a couple of weeks ago. They're doing great now.

[Thunderstruck]

How 'bout them Padres? Got to hand it to them...had some tought breaks with Khalil going down and with the "Curse of Ismael Valdez" rearing its ugly head, but no one panicked, and now they're playing some pretty good ball. It's a good sign when a team has the maturity to come back from some adversity. Hopefully they'll keep it up!

[SDRaiderH8er]

I was at the game Saturday Night, Peavy was throwing BB's, now that is how you Pitch!!!!

[GrbgCllctr]

Had quite a good time at Petco sunday afternoon, with my son. That 10 run 7th inning was quite entertaining. Thought that inning was going to go for at least five more runs. After all the squeakers they have been pulling off lately - a blow out like that was needed!

[SuperCharger81]

Is it just me? It feels like the Padres get snubbed every'fricken'day on Baseball Tonight and Sportscenter. I love my Padres and I would enjoy my favorite sports shows all the more if they would give our team some air time. ;) Instead every night it's more Yankees crap followed by watching a helping of Sox crap. Most of the time they're analyzing some nongame related or hypothetical junk that no one outside of the fanbases for those two teams gives a #&*$^ about! :mad: I have literally seen those shows waste 20 min of air time trying to figure out these to money burning machines.

It's not only just the Padres that aren't getting any love it's the rest of the entire league practically. The AL/NL West Divisions are almost completely ignored most nights. Oh yeah I almost forgot... they also love to analyze why the Cubs suck AGAIN. Frankly I stopped caring after the first analysis of why they suck. :rolleyes:

Been a Padres fan all 23 years of my existence, and will be one until the end. Just would like to see the teams that aren't the cubs sox or yanks get some air time... last time i checked there were baseball teams in cities not beginning with C or N or B.

Rant over! :)

[C}{ARG3R]

Well,
I stopped watching ESPN for that simple reason a while back. To me its just a bunch of "crap" as you call it. And I'm just not interested in waisting my time on watching 59 mins and 50 seconds of the BS just to get a 10 second clip of Trevor's 400th save highlight.

I personally have taken it upon myself in boycotting ESPN, and I encourage everyone to do the same thing if you don't feel the love like me. I hate how they think the world revolves around the east coast. Its pathetic! I will not support ESPN and give them the ratings that they strive for. Unless its a show on the Chargers/Padres.

[mgpretzel]

THis is SOOO true. They really snubbed us on trevors 400 save. That is big news the metioned it as a side note.

Last night on Baseball Tonight after they did our highlights.... they did talk about us for 3 whole mins!!!!

[LTfan4life]

I've seen more Devil Rays than Padres! There's something you don't hear too often.

[mgpretzel]

I've seen more Devil Rays than Padres! There's something you don't hear too often.

I know!!! It is so messed up!

[Humphries_12]

The problem with boycotting ESPN is that it only leaves Fox Sports Net which is even worse. Fox claims to have the SoCal Report but they might as well call it the LA report since all they talk about are LA teams. Since when was a meaningless Laker game in January a bigger socal sporting event then an NFL playoff football game featuring a team from the socal area?

[mgpretzel]

On baseball tonight right now. They talked about how good the Pads are. then after the commercial break the bashed ryan Klesko!!!!!!!!

[SuperCharger81]

Well I guess we can give them partial credit for talking about the Pads, but *** are they bashing Klesko for? :confused: I've been a rough critic on some of the key players on the team in the past, but Klesko has been playing very well for about a month now.

Although the Yankees who just broke 500 this week are being praised for all the right moves that they are making... *cough* no east coast bias *cough*

Chargers AND Padres 4 Life!

[TrabucoWR]

THis is SOOO true. They really snubbed us on trevors 400 save. That is big news the metioned it as a side note.

Last night on Baseball Tonight after they did our highlights.... they did talk about us for 3 whole mins!!!!
If it was mariano rivera or eric gagne they would be talking about it for half the show, but nothing for Hoffman, what a surprise.

[mgpretzel]

Well I guess we can give them partial credit for talking about the Pads, but *** are they bashing Klesko for? :confused: I've been a rough critic on some of the key players on the team in the past, but Klesko has been playing very well for about a month now.

Although the Yankees who just broke 500 this week are being praised for all the right moves that they are making... *cough* no east coast bias *cough*

Chargers AND Padres 4 Life!

They said he argues with the umps after every pitch. He could be the best hitter in the game. but he argues

[Thunderstruck]

I was at the game Saturday Night, Peavy was throwing BB's, now that is how you Pitch!!!!

I think Peavy may already be the best pitcher ever to step on the mound for the Friars. I know he still has to prove it over the long haul, but he's every but as nasty as Kevin Brown was, smarter, and only 23. What a gem!

He's the LT of the Padres. And Khalil Green is the Anotnio Gates. :D

[joseph04]

Is it just me? It feels like the Padres get snubbed every'fricken'day on Baseball Tonight and Sportscenter. I love my Padres and I would enjoy my favorite sports shows all the more if they would give our team some air time. ;) Instead every night it's more Yankees crap followed by watching a helping of Sox crap. Most of the time they're analyzing some nongame related or hypothetical junk that no one outside of the fanbases for those two teams gives a #&*$^ about! :mad: I have literally seen those shows waste 20 min of air time trying to figure out these to money burning machines.

It's not only just the Padres that aren't getting any love it's the rest of the entire league practically. The AL/NL West Divisions are almost completely ignored most nights. Oh yeah I almost forgot... they also love to analyze why the Cubs suck AGAIN. Frankly I stopped caring after the first analysis of why they suck. :rolleyes:

Been a Padres fan all 23 years of my existence, and will be one until the end. Just would like to see the teams that aren't the cubs sox or yanks get some air time... last time i checked there were baseball teams in cities not beginning with C or N or B.

Rant over! :)

dude i tottaly agree with you, its such BS i swear, padres are the hottest team in the NL right now i seem them getting no love what so ever. they did it last for with the chargers too.

[timlinson21]

He's an IDIOT! I LOVE THE SAND UNI's. I like the brown ones too. They're the coolest by far

[spysnipedis]

NY gets best uniform which is BS. That uni is one of the worst. I love the padre's jersey.

[joseph04]

so guys, how bout them padres man, im seriously so happy right now.
I think the reason why we have gotten so much better is just the park downtown. people are getting into the padres downtown, people are going to games, people are beliveing again. after the season san diego had with the chargers, and now 1st place padres? what else could can i be asking for right now, BOTH San diego teams doing well....just need a SUPERBOWL OR WORLD SERIES PLEASE :P!

[SDRaiderH8er]

I think Peavy may already be the best pitcher ever to step on the mound for the Friars. I know he still has to prove it over the long haul, but he's every but as nasty as Kevin Brown was, smarter, and only 23. What a gem!

He's the LT of the Padres. And Khalil Green is the Anotnio Gates. :D
Randy Jones, he won a Cy Young on a last place Team

[JDaySoCal]

Everyone's entitled to their own opinion.

I happen to like the sand-colored uniforms. I even like the Camo's.

[Chargeroo]

Randy Jones, he won a Cy Young on a last place Team
I was going to say the same thing. If I remember right he was blowing people away an great assortment of pitches but had an auto accident and was never quite the same after that. But winning the Cy Young with a bad team was quite an accomplishment. I hope Peavy can win a Cy Young award too but I hope he doesn't have to do it on a last place team.

[SuperCharger81]

Speaking of the Padres on ESPN... Sportscenter opened with highlights from last nights game on the 10:00pm edition. It was a pleasant shock, but of course they had to add "the team that has almost been as hot as the Yankees". Will they please get off that east coast crack??? The Padres are hands down the hottest team in baseball! I think 14 out of 17 is better then 9 straight, and I really haven't been paying attention, but it looks like the bats have been the reason for this sudden winning streak of theirs... not pitching :D

Padres rock!

[mgpretzel]

Speaking of the Padres on ESPN... Sportscenter opened with highlights from last nights game on the 10:00pm edition. It was a pleasant shock, but of course they had to add "the team that has almost been as hot as the Yankees". Will they please get off that east coast crack??? The Padres are hands down the hottest team in baseball! I think 14 out of 17 is better then 9 straight, and I really haven't been paying attention, but it looks like the bats have been the reason for this sudden winning streak of theirs... not pitching :D

Padres rock!

It has been both pitching and hitting. Our pitchers hold up until the 6th inning then the wheels fall off. but starting in the seventh inning our bats wake up and we win!!!!:D

[LTfan4life]

The ChiSox are the hottest team in baseball.

[SuperCharger81]

Sorry, my bad... I meant that I hadn't paid attention to the Yanks... although looking back I can see how you could think I was talking about the Padres... I've been watching every Padre game that I can. But I still am not sure how the Yanks are coming up with wins, I usually tune out any news about them or the Redsox :D

[SDRaiderH8er]

I was going to say the same thing. If I remember right he was blowing people away an great assortment of pitches but had an auto accident and was never quite the same after that. But winning the Cy Young with a bad team was quite an accomplishment. I hope Peavy can win a Cy Young award too but I hope he doesn't have to do it on a last place team.Randy Jones lived in and around the knee's his favorite pitch was his Sinker. You infield had better be on their toes when the Pitcher is doing that, a lot of ground balls were hit!

[joseph04]

Guys Another PADRES WIN Comming Back From The 9th To Beat The braves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dan40]

That 7th from the Padres against the Marlins the other day was the greatest offensive inning I have ever seen in this town. Every batter went up there and worked the pitcher. Just a tremendous effort.

How does first place sound, gentlemen? :beer:

[SDChargeHer]

didnt we put up 20 plus on the parlins in like 96 on a sunday i think we outscored the chargers that day.

[Chargeroo]

Randy Jones lived in and around the knee's his favorite pitch was his Sinker. You infield had better be on their toes when the Pitcher is doing that, a lot of ground balls were hit!
That's so true. He sometimes only had a couple of pitches hit to the outfield in the entire game. The outfielders must have had a difficult time staying awake. Kept the infielders wide awake though!

This years Padres team looks a bit better than the ones Randy pitched on. :)
They are sure cruise'n right now!

[Thunderstruck]

Hope Mark Lorreta's thumb injury is only minor. That may be the one guy this team can't afford to put on the DL for more than a week or two. He is just very good in every phase of the game.

[SDRaiderH8er]

That's so true. He sometimes only had a couple of pitches hit to the outfield in the entire game. The outfielders must have had a difficult time staying awake. Kept the infielders wide awake though!

This years Padres team looks a bit better than the ones Randy pitched on. :)
They are sure cruise'n right now!If you have a Pitcher throwing Strikes, everyone is on their toes, even if you know you may not get a ball hit the whole game, because sometimes they can and will make a mistake, and good hitters punish mistakes.

[SDRaiderH8er]

Hope Mark Lorreta's thumb injury is only minor. That may be the one guy this team can't afford to put on the DL for more than a week or two. He is just very good in every phase of the game.That is the reason you dont slide into first, at least when they get to first, they use the gloves as a Hand hold, squeze those gloves, that keeps those fingers from being extended, not being extended does not allow for those finger injuries.

[joseph04]

Hope Mark Lorreta's thumb injury is only minor. That may be the one guy this team can't afford to put on the DL for more than a week or two. He is just very good in every phase of the game.

Seriously, i dont think anyone can come in and take over 2nd base, and take over the 2nd hitting spot in our lineup the way that Lorreta does.

[TrabucoWR]

How about them Padres?! Swept the braves and are 16-4 at home, they must have been taking notes from LT and the gang. Lets keep it goin Padres, lets make '05 special for everyone in San Diego, baseball and football. AFC West/NL West champs in '05!

[SuperCharger81]

I second that sentiment, but why stop at division champions... let's bring some World Series and Super Bowl rings to this championship starved town! We've waited long enough ;)

Padres and Bolts in '05!

[joseph04]

if this happens i would be the happiest man in the world, chargers winning afc west, padres winning the nl west. more important a CHAMPIONSHIP!

[TylerDurden]

How about them Padres?! Swept the braves and are 16-4 at home, they must have been taking notes from LT and the gang. Lets keep it goin Padres, lets make '05 special for everyone in San Diego, baseball and football. AFC West/NL West champs in '05!


Here's to a very special 2005 for SD sports fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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GO PADS!!!!!! & GO BOLTS!!!!!!!!!!

[guimcharger]

Here's to a very special 2005 for SD sports fans!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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GO PADS!!!!!! & GO BOLTS!!!!!!!!!!

I second that.

[conair103]

how about a PADS and JAYS world series ;)

[Chargers]

That is the reason you dont slide into first, at least when they get to first, they use the gloves as a Hand hold, squeze those gloves, that keeps those fingers from being extended, not being extended does not allow for those finger injuries.


I may be wrong but I think maybe Mark was trying to avoid a collision. He's as smart as there is, and I think there is a logical reason why he slid head first. In retrospect....I wish he would have stayed on his feet, though. :D Hopefully he'll be back in no more than a week.

[netsroc123]

just keep up the winning and i'll be happy

[SDRaiderH8er]

I may be wrong but I think maybe Mark was trying to avoid a collision. He's as smart as there is, and I think there is a logical reason why he slid head first. In retrospect....I wish he would have stayed on his feet, though. :D Hopefully he'll be back in no more than a week.

The ball was hit to the first base side of the infield, Smoltz picked the ball up and started to roll, he continued to roll trying to get to first base, Loretta should of just stayed on his feet. I didnt see a collision coming.

[Chargers Rule!]

Greene is money!!!:cool: NL west then the NL then the series! Go Padres!!!

[thehotdelancey]

Viva san diego!!!!!!!!

[Chargeroo]

There was a nice article about the Padres in my local paper here in Salem, Oregon this morning. Kind of a surprise because this paper is all about people from Oregon as a rule. Guess the Pads recent surge is stating to gain some attention in places other than S.D.

[Thunderstruck]

Well the Pads triple-A affiliate is in Portland...maybe they feel some affinity for our local boys.

[SDRaiderH8er]

Padres.com (http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050518&content_id=1054419&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd)

Well it looks like Loretta's injury is not that bad, that is huge!!

[Thunderstruck]

Padres win again. Peavy 4-0. It's official. The Padres are red hot!

[joseph04]

Padres.com (http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050518&content_id=1054419&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd)

Well it looks like Loretta's injury is not that bad, that is huge!!

serious man, loretta is one of the reason why the padres play so damn good, so releaved to see its not that serious

[joseph04]

i know we cant win them all, but i seriously think we need to win the rest in seattle just because when we play arizona, they are a great team and we need to come in with a better record so we dont lose our 1st spot over 1 game.

[SuperCharger81]

Well we can't win them all, but if the Pads can keep on winning series and put together a couple more 7 or 8 game winning streaks we'll be sittin pretty and hopefully have a completely healthy team heading into the playoffs.

Go SD Teams! ;)

[timlinson21]

I was surfin' the net and i found this site, http://padremania.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=Padres&action=display&num=1115707263 they have thread there called nickname for peavy. I thought it was pretty intersting.

[mgpretzel]

I was surfin' the net and i found this site, http://padremania.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=Padres&action=display&num=1115707263 they have thread there called nickname for peavy. I thought it was pretty intersting.

Wow!!! how weird is that!!!!!!! I am a mamber on that site not to many people on it though. It's a good site. Yea were trying to get Peavy a nickname. LOL that is too weird:eek:

[SDRaiderH8er]

Well now it looks like Lorreta is going to have Surgery, not good

Loretta (http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/padres/20050523-1818-bbn-padres-lorettasurgery.html)

SAN DIEGO – Padres All-Star second baseman Mark Loretta is scheduled to have surgery on a torn ligament in his left thumb Tuesday and is expected to miss at least two months.

Loretta was examined Monday in Scottsdale, Ariz., by hand specialist Dr. Don Sheridan, who repaired the same ligament four years ago. Sheridan will perform the operation Tuesday.

Loretta was hurt while sliding headfirst into first base while beating out an infield single against Atlanta last Tuesday night.


The Padres were cautiously optimistic after the injury, "but I think it was a little bit of false hope," Loretta said by phone on Monday. "Really, the diagnosis isn't any different than what the San Diego doctor gave me. It's a torn ligament, and there hasn't been much success of players coming back without getting it fixed.

"It's sore and there's not a lot of strength, which you need to swing the bat," he said. "Rather than trying to play through it and risk not being able to be any kind of contributing factor and put off the surgery and risk more extensive surgery down the road, we'll do it now. I want to come back for the stretch drive."

General manager Kevin Towers said that if Loretta needs reconstructive surgery, he'll be out for the rest of the season.

"Again, it depends on how much they have to do in there," said Loretta, who hopes to be back sometime after the All-Star break. "This doctor is pretty optimistic that he won't have to do that based on what he knows from operating on me before. That's really one of the deciding factors, is to try to avoid reconstruction.

"There aren't too many cases where somebody had to have it done twice. He'll do everything he can to have me back ASAP," Loretta said.

Loretta tore the same ligament during spring training in 2001 while with Milwaukee and missed 68 games.


He played in San Diego's first 40 games and was hitting .300 with 13 RBIs and a .388 on-base percentage.

Loretta had a career year in 2004, batting .335, eighth-highest in team history, with 208 hits. He became the only player in Padres history besides Tony Gwynn to get more than 200 hits in a season.

"It hurts, but we're not hanging our heads here," Towers said. "This has happened to other clubs within our division. He's one of the leaders in the clubhouse, and was our best offensive player last year. Not having his presence in the lineup is a blow, but we've got to overcome it. Somebody's going to have to pick up where Mark was."

The Padres will use Geoff Blum and Damian Jackson at second base. Towers said they will add a player to the 25-man roster to take Loretta's spot before Tuesday night's game at NL West-leading Arizona.

The Diamondbacks lead the Padres by a half-game

[LTfan4life]

how about a PADS and JAYS world series ;)

Crazy Canadians! lol, jk :D The Jays have always been a favorite of mine, but they'll never get into the playoffs with the Yanks and Sox in the division. They'd need to be put into the NL East to have a shot.

[boltnut369]

I got to watch the Padres and the Brewers last night. The Pads won 2-1 as you know and even though I had to stay up way past my bedtime it was well worth it. Tonight and tomarrow night I get to watch them again and then this weekend the Padres are playing the Cubs and I think I'll get to see three more Padre games. on t.v. This is great!
Petco park looks really good. You all that live in San Diego can be proud. And also it was good to see plenty of fans in attendance supporting the ballteam. That's all!
GO PADRES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[boltnut369]

Just as an after-thought and before I have to go I have to tell you I would be real surprised if the Pad's don't sweep the Brewers. The Padres are just too good and the Brewers are just too average. I expect a Padre blow-out tonight and tomarrow night as well.
Padre pitching looks fantastic!!!!

GO PADRES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LTfan4life]

The only time I've seen Petco Park was on a video game :( I remember seeing it under construction 2 summers ago...

[boltnut369]

The only time I've seen Petco Park was on a video game :( I remember seeing it under construction 2 summers ago...



I really like what they did blending in the Western Metal Building with the upper-deck in left field. What a great idea it was to incorporate the old warehouse district into part of Petco. The whole ballpark looks great on television and I was tickled to be able to see it. I sure miss San Diego.

[SDRaiderH8er]

Just as an after-thought and before I have to go I have to tell you I would be real surprised if the Pad's don't sweep the Brewers. The Padres are just too good and the Brewers are just too average. I expect a Padre blow-out tonight and tomarrow night as well.
Padre pitching looks fantastic!!!!

GO PADRES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But it is that kind of an attitude that can get you.

Never look past anyone, once you think that you are that good, and all you have to do is showup, and throw the gloves out on the field, Bam there you go another win. I wished it was that easy. But that is why they play the game.

The Brewers had some great Pitching, how many Runners were stranded out on base?

[boltnut369]

But it is that kind of an attitude that can get you.

Never look past anyone, once you think that you are that good, and all you have to do is showup, and throw the gloves out on the field, Bam there you go another win. I wished it was that easy. But that is why they play the game.

The Brewers had some great Pitching, how many Runners were stranded out on base?


I know, I know but Brewers have no real power and the Pad's looked a little stiff to me and still managed to win. Watch the Padres tonight put on a hitting clinic.

[tjwash]

But it is that kind of an attitude that can get you.

Never look past anyone, once you think that you are that good, and all you have to do is showup, and throw the gloves out on the field, Bam there you go another win. I wished it was that easy. But that is why they play the game.

The Brewers had some great Pitching, how many Runners were stranded out on base?

Jenkins is a stud for the Brew-Crew too. That guy is a human vacuum cleaner in right field. I saw him rob at least four runs from the Pads. Two of them on that running grab from Greene down the RF line.

[broncossuck7]

Hopefully the yanks sweep the royals here.

Coming off a couple tough losses to the bosox.

Redsox/Raider nation SUCKS

[boltnut369]

Last night a 8-4 Padre win! GO FRIARS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Look for a closer game tonight but the same outcome. 3-1 San Diego

[joseph04]

peavy had a bad game( i dont even think he had a bad game, his location on the 2 pitches were off and the guys were all over on it ), but the team pickd him up and the bullpen took over and the offense took over the game by puttin up 5 in the 6th!~

[SDRaiderH8er]

Jenkins is a stud for the Brew-Crew too. That guy is a human vacuum cleaner in right field. I saw him rob at least four runs from the Pads. Two of them on that running grab from Greene down the RF line.I forget what inning it was, but he had back to back jacks, the first one he caught on a dead run at the wall, the very next batter he had a diving catch while running in on the ball. All you can do is shake your head and give him all the props, because he most certainly desrved them! 2 Great Catches.

[SDRaiderH8er]

On May 1st (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/standings/index.jsp?ymd=20050501) the Padres were trainling the Dodgers by 5 1/2 Games, and they were in 4th Place.

On June 1st (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/standings/index.jsp?ymd=20050601) the Padres are in First place and they have a 6 1/2 Game lead over them Dodgers, Oh my what happened :p :Beer:

And the Padres have a 3 Game lead over the DBacks. Lets get ready the dog days of summer are just right around the corner. This could be a great summer.

[broncossuck7]

Dammit how do we lose to KC!

One more loss and we officially suck, GO YANKEES!

[Humphries_12]

On May 1st (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/standings/index.jsp?ymd=20050501) the Padres were trainling the Dodgers by 5 1/2 Games, and they were in 4th Place.

On June 1st (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/standings/index.jsp?ymd=20050601) the Padres are in First place and they have a 6 1/2 Game lead over them Dodgers, Oh my what happened :p :Beer:

And the Padres have a 3 Game lead over the DBacks. Lets get ready the dog days of summer are just right around the corner. This could be a great summer.

I remember back around the end of April I asked a buddy if he wanted to go to a Padre game (beanie giveaway night) and he said that he didnt want to because we sucked. Just today he asked me if I wanted to go to a game since we're in first place. Its amazing how so much can change in just a month.

[SDRaiderH8er]

Dammit how do we lose to KC!


My guess would be that the Yankees didnt score enough runs ;)

[broncossuck7]

yep we suck:mad:

[timlinson21]

Keep your heads up guys! i have a feeling that tom next game its a start of something good.

[JDaySoCal]

June gloom is in full swing, isn't it?

Despite being 2-8 in our last 10 games, we still have 2 game lead over the D'backs. If we can manage a decent record to finish June, then I predict us to put out another explosive month in July, and that momentum could carry us into August and through September.

[mattmc223]

I sure hope so.

[broncossuck7]

I'm likeing the 7 game win streak....good job yanks!:Bolt:

[mattmc223]

The Yankees suck.

[TrabucoWR]

Took 2 of 3 from the Twins. Have LA at home for 4. Lets increase that division lead!

[SDynasty]

this upcoming dodgers series is HUGE Go Pads

[SDynasty]

You gotta love Robert Horry sick sick sick

[bubbachuck383]

You gotta love Robert Horry sick sick sick

o man big shot bob, my freshman basketball team could have defended that inbounds play better.

[broncossuck7]

The Yankees suck.

DOn't be hatin cause the 1998 World series.

[SDRaiderH8er]

DOn't be hatin cause the 1998 World series.
No I was haten the Yankees long before that series, it did help to get it to a new level though

[timlinson21]

wow 13 k's by Peavy! he was amazing! did u guys see the game?

[vendetta07]

let's go PADRES!

[TylerDurden]

wow 13 k's by Peavy! he was amazing! did u guys see the game?

Yeah that was SICK!!! Jake better be an All-Star this year!!! Eaton probably should be too.

[Tomlinson21]

o man big shot bob, my freshman basketball team could have defended that inbounds play better.

Robert Horry has to be my favorite player in the clutch. I've always been a follower of his since his Houston days with the Dream. I always thought he was a Scottie Pippen clone physically but I don't think he possessed the dribbling skills that Scottie had for their height.

The biggest clutch play he did was when he shot that 3 pointer at the buzzer when they beat Sac a few years back. That just rocked the house from LA to Tijuana, Man....

I was a Sacramento watching the game at a relatives house and you could just see the faces on these guys!! It was hilarious!

[broncossuck7]

Spurs win in game 7

[JDaySoCal]

So the Dodgers just beat the Friars 4-2.

When is Bochy going to realize that Ojeda is their worst hitter, and putting him in the lineup only puts more pressure on their offense? Nady and Sweeney have come alive recently in regards to their hitting. And with Fick's clutch hitting and talented skill to call a game from behind the plate why change it up?

Fick should be catching all the time with Hernandez out... not playing first. That's where Sweeney needs to be.

I'm stoked that the Friars have been able to hold on to first with all the injuries. I just don't see any reason to change a formula that has proven to win games.

Am I crazy?

[mattmc223]

I think that you're right. Ojeda has hit clutch like once or twice that I can remember but other than that is not very good. The arguement can be made that he is versatile and plays outfield but now that we have Fick, it really doesn't matter how many different positions Ojeda plays. I think I'm just tired about the inconsistency of some of our star players as well as May and Redding. I hope that we are able to fix this.

[TrabucoWR]

Fick, Sweeney, and Damien Fackson have really stepped it up since Loretta, Nevin, and Hernandez went down. I just don't see any need to keep Ojeda around. Just keep Fick at catcher, and Sweeney at first. It's working fine. I really hope Loretta can come back soon though, I miss his consistent hitting.

[StevenSD]

They need to trade for a power hitter, they can hit, but we need at least one consitant home run hitter.

[joseph04]

you guys, we can send trevor hoffman to the 2005 All Star game by votting for him online, now you can vote up to 25 times, vote as many as you can, votting ends Wedensday. VOTE VOTE VOTE and spread the word and have everyone vote.

www.padres.com

[jsdfan]

... VOTE VOTE VOTE ....

www.padres.com (http://www.padres.com)

I just voted....not 25 times....but I did cast a few.:)

[GdoubleE]

HOw about moving this to a message board specifically for that weak sport? Some of us actually come in here to escape the fact there is a small contingent of americans that still enjoy baseball.

Don't get me started hahahahahhahahahaahh

Up with Football down with the devil


Go Bolts!!!

[joseph04]

HOw about moving this to a message board specifically for that weak sport? Some of us actually come in here to escape the fact there is a small contingent of americans that still enjoy baseball.

Don't get me started hahahahahhahahahaahh

Up with Football down with the devil


Go Bolts!!!

Um, quiet plz?

[GdoubleE]

Quiet for what? Is there some impervious bit of knowledge you wish to impart on this football message board about how baseball relates to football? If not, then please respect the football portion of this message board.

Go Bolts!!!

[RBloom]

This message board is to talk what ever is on our mind. I see messages that say the most various things unrelated to football. I am a die hard Charger and Padre fan. Obviously you are not from San Diego. Go Hoffman and Go Padres!

[mattmc223]

This message board is to talk what ever is on our mind. I see messages that say the most various things unrelated to football. I am a die hard Charger and Padre fan. Obviously you are not from San Diego. Go Hoffman and Go Padres!


Amen!!! I strongly agree with that. Hoffman is great and so are the Padres.

[Bubba86]

This message board is to talk what ever is on our mind. I see messages that say the most various things unrelated to football. I am a die hard Charger and Padre fan. Obviously you are not from San Diego. Go Hoffman and Go Padres!

i know that post isnt directed to me, but he made that post when it was on the football section (joseph04 posted the same thread on 2 forums) and they got merged together, and just because he doesnt like padres or even baseball doesnt mean that hes not from san diego, when i was younger i liked the padres but was more of a giants and a's fan because i went to more games there (born here but have family up there who would take me to games).

[GdoubleE]

Yes, most things that are off topic are actually posted or moved to the off topic portion of the message boards. As far as telling me to shut the hell up, that was just plain rude.

No, I am not from san Diego but keep in mind that the site is about Chargers football not the city of San Diego. While I certainly hope the team stays in San Diego because of what the teams adds to your community, I will not change allegiance simply because they move.

While topics such as city negotiations are not direct football talk, the topic is related to the team.


Go Bolts!!!

[IgorUnchained]

Yes, most things that are off topic are actually posted or moved to the off topic portion of the message boards. As far as telling me to shut the hell up, that was just plain rude.

No, I am not from san Diego but keep in mind that the site is about Chargers football not the city of San Diego. While I certainly hope the team stays in San Diego because of what the teams adds to your community, I will not change allegiance simply because they move.

While topics such as city negotiations are not direct football talk, the topic is related to the team.


Go Bolts!!!


I'd second that.

All of us have terribly important off topic things to talk about.....doesnt mean we start 3 threads on the same topic and/or put them on the front page...WHICH IS RESERVED FOR CHARGERS FOOTBALL TALK.

But dont mind me....Im not from San Diego anyway. :cool:

[RBloom]

I'd second that.

All of us have terribly important off topic things to talk about.....doesnt mean we start 3 threads on the same topic and/or put them on the front page...WHICH IS RESERVED FOR CHARGERS FOOTBALL TALK.

But dont mind me....Im not from San Diego anyway. :cool:


Well then second this,

if we want to talk about Padres then we will. If I am on the Padres forum and see something cool about the bolts I will post it there or (vice versa). If you don't like it...THEN DON'T READ IT. I am sick and tired of people trying to dictate what we can talk about. It's all sports related from San Diego.. Hell I will even talk about the gulls if I was a hockey fan.

From a couple of comments ago, I apologize if I was rude because I got this thread from the "Padres, Gulls, etc talk" thread.........I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS MOVED FROM Charger Talk. So with that I say GO BOLTS and PADS!!!

[joseph04]

k now we really have to start votting, Hoffman is rankd 2nd now, we gotta start votting by the end of tonite, i think votting ends at 7.

[IgorUnchained]

I dont follow baseball until the end of the season, and have never been much of a baseball fan. I still grew up around the Padres (and the Cubs) and "root" for them every year.

Im not one to tell ANYONE that they cant say something....and I dont like others telling me what to say. I was just suggesting to post the off topic stuff in the "Misc" forums.

I dont know much about the make up of the Pads this year....I know the shortstop gets alot of coverage in the sports media....but it appears that they are doing very well this year. Heres a hearty "Go Padres" and I wish the best of luck to Mr Hoffman in his chances to make the All Star game.

[broncossuck7]

not a pads fan, but i voted for him;)


Please vote for matsui- mlb.com

[mgpretzel]

not a pads fan, but i voted for him;)


Please vote for matsui- mlb.com

Thank you Broncocssuck!

[timlinson21]

All Star Game is full of S*** anyways...














www.padremania.com

[broncossuck7]

Im a yankee fan, and whats with this Pitcher Redding. Also this guy may?

We got ripped so bad in that trade its not even funny. How is redding a major leaguer? its not fair, we get two crapshoots and you score a reliever. BS

[LTfan4life]

We Padre fans are in first place. I hate the evil empire! Here's my usualy warning system I go by for the Yanks...

http://bornintoit.com/images/evilalert.gif

I'm one of those http://www.newburycomics.com/images/bmh/BU/103-868398NEWBU.jpg

[Dan40]

Towers signed May to be the fifth starter, but he started to flame in ST, so Towers traded for Redding. Redding flamed as well during the season. So Towers sent two oops to NY for Quantrill. We owe Brian Cashman a debt of thanks! :D

[boltbacker_ed]

Your right you got the raw end of the deal, but you also have been winning. Not too far behined the red sox. My Padres have made great improvements, Maybe you should consider converting to the other side and leave your world of sin (Yankee Sin) and turn to the friars of baseball then you can find satisfaction and enjoy what we call "A Real Team" Padres Rule

[SDRaiderH8er]

Geez, I thought the mighty Steinbrenner was a good judge of talent too, but oh well you still have the ring so enjoy it.

[JDaySoCal]

I keep thinking about that 1st inning Redding had against the Cardinals back in May. What was it, 11, 12 runs scored?

Anyway, thanks for picking up those 2 guys!

[SDRaiderH8er]

I keep thinking about that 1st inning Redding had against the Cardinals back in May. What was it, 11, 12 runs scored?

Anyway, thanks for picking up those 2 guys!
They do look at lot better in pinstripes.

[mattmc223]

I personally think that its funny how bad May and Redding did in New York. I looked at the box score the other day when the Yankees got pounded by someone like 17 to 3. I was amused to find that Redding was the one who messed it up giving up 6 runs in the first. I also thought that it was funny to find out that May also gave up 6 in the 2nd and 3rd innings. I didn't have a problem with May but he just was not very good in San Diego. Redding was a heck of a lot worse though and at least he's gone.

[broncossuck7]

I'm one of those http://www.newburycomics.com/images/bmh/BU/103-868398NEWBU.jpg


Boooooooooooo

[fireknuckles]

you guys got so jipped

[BlueandGoldRush]

I'm looking for some tickets for the Padres-Cardinals game tomorrow (Thursday), and I've never been to Petco. Where is the best place to score good seats on short notice? Are there scalpers near the entrances, or is the box office the only option? I appreciate any help.

[LTfan4life]

http://sandiego.padres.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/sd/ticketing/index.jsp

I'd suggest the "print off your tickets" on a short notice. Or click the "search for tickets" tab. If not, just go to the Box Office.

[BlueandGoldRush]

Thanks for the help...I checked that out, but I was hoping to find better seats than what they have available. If I can't find any, I'll probably go back there.

[mattmc223]

You will probably have no trouble getting them at the box office. Otherwise, there are a bunch of scalpers in the area.

[BlueandGoldRush]

You will probably have no trouble getting them at the box office. Otherwise, there are a bunch of scalpers in the area.

At Angels' stadium (near me) the scalpers usually have the best tickets available, better than the box office. Since I've never been to PetCo, are the scalpers outside on the street? Are there any cops around to hassle the "exchange"?

[LTfan4life]

So, all they need is the League's approval. Chan Ho Park for Phil Nevin. Park is 8-5 with a 5.66 ERA in 20 starts this season. Nevin hit .256 with nine homers and 47 RBI this year. He probably will get a chance to be the regular designated hitter for Texas. So, who wins out in this trade?

Chan Ho will probably be the number 5 starter for us, behind Peavy, Williams, Eaton, and Lawrence. The guys is being payed oodles of money for pitching the 5 spot. He signed a deal for 5 years, $65 Million in 2002. The Rangers are paying for quite a bit of it.

[Hamburglar]

Chan ho aint good. I'm an angels fan and whenever They Play against him we most of the time win.

[mattmc223]

Yea, I don't really like that trade at all. I agree that we need a pitcher but I also believe that we can get someone better than Park (his best numbers were in 2003) and his most recent numbers are quite horrible. I don't understand why Towers is so eager to unload Nevin (it really isn't Nevin's fault that we suck) for a crappy pitcher (one who makes $14 million out of the 5 spot for that matter). I guess time will tell and we'll see.

[Bobmarleysd]

Yea im a Nevin fan so I was sad to see him go and for park :/

[Charger1972]

Bummmmer deal my wife sure was upset ;(

[LTfan4life]

I was peed off when we missed out on Ponson, and ended up with Park. Ponson can be a number 2 quality pitcher, while Park struggles to be just a starter at the big league level

[boltbacker_ed]

Looks like parks redeemed himself after a shaky start. Padres are looking better as we are getting close to the end of the regular season.
Peavy rocks and williams pitched great today. greene is hitting well and loretta is getting back to his own self. now we need eaton to get healthy and we will see a lot more wins

[LTfan4life]

I'm starting this thread solely to discuss what the Padres should do regarding trades, free agency, drafting, call-ups, coaching, front office, etc.

So, I believe that the Pads should actually do a sign-and-trade this off-season with Giles slated to be an FA. Sign him, and trade him to the Braves for young star Jeff Francour. This kid is on Sportcenter every time I turn it on. He makes clutch hits, he has some pop, and he has a killer arm. This is the kind of guy you lock up for 7+ years. Hopefully, the Braves won't realize that, and talk trade for the kid.

Too bad the Trade Deadline is up. Maybe the Pads could've even sent Nevin and Giles to Atlanta for Franceour and their best pitching prospect.

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_425796.jpg

Age: 21
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 220
Bats/Throws: R/R
Games: 28
Homers: 9
RBIs: 26
AVG: .382

[mgpretzel]

no Giles is our only consistant hitter. you lose him you lose alot!

[LTfan4life]

no Giles is our only consistant hitter. you lose him you lose alot!

but he's gonna require BIG $$$$ to keep!!! And he's 30+ years old!! 21 year old stud would be nice. Imagine the next Tony....

[boltbacker_ed]

What they really need to do is start winning. thay had one incredible month there should be no reason why they cant win more consistantly.

[isaic16]

I'm starting this thread solely to discuss what the Padres should do regarding trades, free agency, drafting, call-ups, coaching, front office, etc.

So, I believe that the Pads should actually do a sign-and-trade this off-season with Giles slated to be an FA. Sign him, and trade him to the Braves for young star Jeff Francour. This kid is on Sportcenter every time I turn it on. He makes clutch hits, he has some pop, and he has a killer arm. This is the kind of guy you lock up for 7+ years. Hopefully, the Braves won't realize that, and talk trade for the kid.

Too bad the Trade Deadline is up. Maybe the Pads could've even sent Nevin and Giles to Atlanta for Franceour and their best pitching prospect.

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_425796.jpg

Age: 21
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 220
Bats/Throws: R/R
Games: 28
Homers: 9
RBIs: 26
AVG: .382

You can't possibly believe that the Braves would accept that trade, do you? Even given that Francouer will slow down eventually, he is already putting up Giles number, is ten years younger, and is a hometown kid in Atlanta. No GM would make that trade.

[TBOLTZCALI]

Guys, if the padres do win the west, they cant possibly have a strong enough team to even get past the divisonal round..or do they? They dont even have a clean up hitter. thoughts??

[LTfan4life]

With some luck...they can get to the NLCS. I don't see 'em beating the Cardinals, or even the Braves if they have to play em. They need to play a Wildcard team to have a shot...

[mattmc223]

The Padres will indeed win the West and if they play to their full potential have the ability to beat either the Braves or the Cardinals. I just don't know if we have enough offense to keep up with the big American League Teams though.

[CHKChargers]

Padres win the west, Yes. Padres go deep in the playoffs, No. They have pitching and no hitting. I don't see why they traded away Nevin and got Park. But I think they need hitting. After trading Bay and Perez for Giles in 03 everything was lost. Just my opinion.

[CHKChargers]

They traded Jason Bay and Oliver Perez to get Brian Giles! You can't trade him now lol.

[TBOLTZCALI]

i dont want the padres to win the west because they will only go one to embarass themselves in the playoffs. and who would want to brag about winning the weak west? who is on the padres anyways??? they cant and wont compete against pujols, edmonds, rolen......damon, ortiz, ramirez.......jeter, rodriguez,sheffield......who are our big three?? giles, loretta, nady????? klesko???

[JDaySoCal]

The Padres will indeed win the West and if they play to their full potential have the ability to beat either the Braves or the Cardinals. I just don't know if we have enough offense to keep up with the big American League Teams though.

They've beaten those teams this season, and given the chance, they could beat them again in the post season. They'll need some luck though, that's for sure.

[Humphries_12]

i dont want the padres to win the west because they will only go one to embarass themselves in the playoffs. and who would want to brag about winning the weak west? who is on the padres anyways??? they cant and wont compete against pujols, edmonds, rolen......damon, ortiz, ramirez.......jeter, rodriguez,sheffield......who are our big three?? giles, loretta, nady????? klesko???

Well somebody has to win the NL West so it might as well be the Padres. If we do lose in the playoffs then so be it, but all it takes is a hot streak and you can ride it all the way to the World Series. There's no pressure on the team that wins the NL West since that team would probably end up with a worse record than the wild card team. So if the Padres get knocked off in the NLDS then whatever but if they win and move on then everything else is gravy. :Beer:

All a team wants is a shot at the playoffs and you can't win the championship if you're not in the playoffs. ;)

[conman]

There's no way in hell the Padres can win a 7 game series against any NL playoff team. Our pitching staff consists of 1 reliable pitcher (Peavy)...with the rest of the starting pitching staff being totally unreliable. Combine that with the fact that you'll be going against the top 4 pitchers of an opponent in a 7 game series. And then don't forget the lack of offense the Padres have faced after the All-Star break.

Look what happened the last two games with Willis and Beckett. That's a look into the future of what the Padres will face possibly twice in a 7 game series.

[Nav|G8r]

The Padres have proven that they CAN win against the other divisional leaders, they just need to play to that level consistently. As of this posting, they are 5-0 against the Braves this season, with a chance to sweep the season series tonight, albeit against John Smoltz. But if they can beat Pedro Martinez, they can beat Smoltz. And Tuesday, they will have a chance to beat Clemens at PETCO Park.... I have a dental appointment that day, but even if my jaw is fully numb, i'm still gonna go down and see Peavy vs. Rocket. that's gonna be fuuuuuunnnn :D

[WARHAWKS]

With some luck...they can get to the NLCS. I don't see 'em beating the Cardinals, or even the Braves if they have to play em. They need to play a Wildcard team to have a shot...
\
omg....padres r 5-0 against braves this year.

and cardinals. i think 3-5

[WARHAWKS]

i dont want the padres to win the west because they will only go one to embarass themselves in the playoffs. and who would want to brag about winning the weak west? who is on the padres anyways??? they cant and wont compete against pujols, edmonds, rolen......damon, ortiz, ramirez.......jeter, rodriguez,sheffield......who are our big three?? giles, loretta, nady????? klesko???

err umm....it about team. also padres played well against cardinals...boston...could be same. yankees, padres will kill yankees because of 1998 world series

[Nav|G8r]

As far as coaching...Keep Bochy. He's a great manager, and a lot of people are trying to make replacing him the answer...it's not. However, what I would do, is see if they can get a new batting coach. Sure, Magadan does what he can, but he never was much of a power hitter. They need someone in there to bring out the boys' power better...Klesko was a 30-HR guy til Magadan got in there...and Giles' HR dropped big time when he arrived...and as far as Burroughs, well...Magadan hasn't helped him much at all. He's in AAA now, as you may know.

Just one man's opinion :D

[speedbump]

I agree about keeping Bochy...he's the man! I like Magadan, but I have to wonder about his job security following this offensively anemic season to date. However I don't think you can blame Mags for Klesko and Giles' lack of HRs...it's not like Petco is a bandbox for left-handed power guys.

I'm not sold on Nady being an everyday player, I wanted him to be, but the more I watch him swing the more I'm not yet convinced. The Pads need another quality starter and right-handed power in the batting order. Meanwhile I hope that Klesko and Giles can hit a few more dingers than they have this year.

[Panache]

No way! Keep Giles!!

The Padres are so known for giving up great players. Last year in humor I called Giles "Poster Boy". But this year he's really living up to his salary. We need to keep him!

[LTfan4life]

I'd like to see what Freddy Guzman could do. He's a speedy outfielder. We need speed! Last I know of him, he was down in Triple A Portland.

[mattmc223]

I'd like to see what Freddy Guzman could do. He's a speedy outfielder. We need speed! Last I know of him, he was down in Triple A Portland.


I was excited when he got called up last year but he didn't do too well. I think he hit .220 or something. He's actually out for the season for something and right now we aren't really having problems with center field. Still, I think that one day he will be exciting to watch.

[GdoubleE]

I know what they should do. They should transfer to triple A baseball.


Do the owners just not want to spend any money on players? I mean Steinbrenner does it why can't the Pods get any of those star quality players?

[TBOLTZCALI]

anyone care bout the padres???????

[StevenSD]

Look what happened the last two games with Willis and Beckett. That's a look into the future of what the Padres will face possibly twice in a 7 game series.

Beckett, we might face him. But the Marlins won't make it into the NL Wild Card, they still have other series with other NL East teams, and it seems all of the NL East teams are in the Wild Card except the Braves, who seem to have the division locked, like every year.

[paul.almryde]

I feel the Padres are going toget hot and runaway with our division. I think the Padres have a good club. I think we can beat the Braves no problem it will be the Cardinals that will be tough. Go Padres:D

[TBOLTZCALI]

anyone but me watching the padres lead shrink to 4?

[SDynasty]

if the head of the fish stinks what do think the tail smells like?


move bochy and watch what happens

[Dan40]

The Giants are going to get hot and win the division. Good thing I'm in football la-la land, or I might have been really mad about it.

[TBOLTZCALI]

barry is rude. that fool came back only because the giants are in the race. other than that, he would of sat the rest of the season.what a buster.

[TBOLTZCALI]

As of today, the magic number stands at 8.

[chet]

After winning today against the nationals, the magic number is 9. Oh doctor!

[chet]

All that matters to me is that the padres make the playoffs despite their record. Anything can happen in the playoffs.

[sguerra923]

Padres will win the division! for sure...

[boltsareback]

The Padres may be the first team in MLB history to win their division with a losing record, which may make other teams look over them in the playoffs. I don't believe they are the caliber to go to the Series, but hey.....let's have some fun, who knows? Cinderella found a way to the ball, why not us?

[TBOLTZCALI]

atleast one team in san diego with a losing record is doing something.

[WARHAWKS]

i went to nationals game. it boring...so i left 8th inning...and i am SO idiot...to miss that huge show...padres that r winning game.

[WARHAWKS]

now it 8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! padres defeated colorado 8-7

[Dan40]

i went to nationals game. it boring...so i left 8th inning...and i am SO idiot...to miss that huge show...padres that r winning game.
Don't know why you kids want to leave the game so soon.

I took my brother to a Padres game a few years back and it was going into extra innings. He turned to me and said, "You wanna leave?"

!!!

[TBOLTZCALI]

looks like the pads arent going to get help from the nats. 3-1 giants so far. bonds hits number 707 in the first. that guy is rediculous.

[chet]

They're still stuck at magic number 8 since they got lit last night by the rockies for 23 hits. Final score was 20-1. Sean Burroughs debut as a pitcher and gave up 3 runs I think.

[TBOLTZCALI]

The Padres won today to drop there magic number to 7, meaning either a Padres win or a Giants loss. One more game in Colorado and then its a 3 game set in Arizona. Then the Pads come home to clinch the division against the Giants for 4 games or against the Dodgers in 3 games.

[StevenSD]

Hopefully it's against the Giants :\ We've never been able to win a series against the Dodgers this year, we've won a few, but never a series :( they somehow always have a way to prevent us from winning a series against them

[TBOLTZCALI]

Padres lost today which means their magic number is still at 7 while their division lead shrank to 4.5, depending what the giants do. final score...rox 4 padres 2. jut dont believe you can score 2 runs on 11 hits, what a shame.

[pete1k]

Who cares, this thread doesn't belong here

[geekster]

Who cares, this thread doesn't belong here
In the Off-topic area? Think about it.

[pete1k]

Who cares, this thread doesn't belong here
Sorry I just saw it under new posts, my mistake!

[chet]

Padres magic number is 6!! They lost the final game against the rockies with the score of 4-2, but the nationals shut out the giants at final score of 2-0. I think woody is pitching the first game of the series against the d-backs.

[TBOLTZCALI]

COOL..didnt see that for a minute. now if we can take 2 of 3 from az and hope for the giants to lose a couple. would be great!

[Alibell1]

Padres magic number is 6!! They lost the final game against the rockies with the score of 4-2, but the nationals shut out the giants at final score of 2-0. I think woody is pitching the first game of the series against the d-backs.
Didn't Woody pitch on Tuesday?

[chet]

He did pitch tuesday, but lasted only 1 inning I believe. Hope he holds up because they can reduce their magic number by 4 if they win, and the giants lose.

[SDChargeHer]

National League West Champion San Diego Padres........ always sounds good to me.... NOW LETS WIN THE PENNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!......of the entire nl...... isn't it kinda weird how you win the pennant now but not the same thing as what it used to mean..... i guess kuz of the division system and the fact u dont go to the world series if u win it....

[guimcharger]

The Padres may be the first team in MLB history to win their division with a losing record, which may make other teams look over them in the playoffs. I don't believe they are the caliber to go to the Series, but hey.....let's have some fun, who knows? Cinderella found a way to the ball, why not us?

I doubt that they will finish below .500. At worst .500 but I doubt it.

[Alibell1]

He did pitch tuesday, but lasted only 1 inning I believe. Hope he holds up because they can reduce their magic number by 4 if they win, and the giants lose.

How many pitches did he throw? If he threw over 50 there is no way he goes on friday.

[TBOLTZCALI]

The padres open a 3 game series against the D backs today while the Giants visit the Rockies in Denver. The magic number is 6 while it can diminsh with a padre win and/or Giant loss. Monday the padres need to step it up when the Giants come to Petco for a 4 game series, which will determine who will finally win the west. Go Padres!!!!!!!!!

[chet]

How many pitches did he throw? If he threw over 50 there is no way he goes on friday.

You're right. He did get lit up. It'll be Astacio, Lawrence, then Woody.

[El Relámpago]

We sweep AZ & its pretty much in the bag. Dodgers aren't going anywhere 9 back. And the Giants won't kep that win streak alive.

[BOLTMAN 619]

world series here we come

[BOLTMAN 619]

world series here we come!

[chet]

Rockies are in the spoiler position, and I hope they do just that against the giants. Rockies are leading 6-2 in the 7th last I checked.

[Alibell1]

We sweep AZ & its pretty much in the bag. Dodgers aren't going anywhere 9 back. And the Giants won't kep that win streak alive.

With BLaw and Woody going? Not likely, but it would be nice. I don't remember the last time either of those guys had a quality start.

[paul.almryde]

:D Padres need to get hot going into the playoffs. K. Greene is on fire and we need more Padres to follow. Beside not being consistent the Padres lack a power hitter.:mad: Go Padres

[guimcharger]

5 more games. We win tomorrow AZ is eliminated and if LA loses they are eliminated if not then if we win Sunday they are gone. Then the annoying giants will only have 1 game left if even that.

[StevenSD]

Hopefully the Giants start losing, Pads still have a four game homestand against them and I think they are four games behind :\