Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

[Scottdau]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Piazza needs to be traded so Bowen and Bard can play.

Great win... but the home team's home batting average is still where Khalil likes his average. (.195ish)

What I loves about sports, is when your team start winning you get all hype, and think they are going to the playoff. Especially with the way the Padres are winning. But all it takes is a couple of loses and then we start saying fire the GM, Manager etc lol Any ways good when for you guys.

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

I still am worried about this offense struggling at home. I used to call Nady the Jekyll/Hyde of baseball, but I think the Padres themselves own that name. They look like a different team on the road.

I still think Towers and Bochy's tenures are long overdue for this team and that Magadan needs to go... but why ruin the mood when they're having their rare winning streaks?

Even if they go 22-6 in May again... they still have to play good the next four months instead of floundering like they did last year then I'll think they'll have a chance to win a gamd in the first round.

[TheTruth916]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

I believe the Padres found a diamon in the rough with Bowen.

[Kelverin]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Even if they go 22-6 in May again... they still have to play good the next four months instead of floundering like they did last year then I'll think they'll have a chance to win a gamd in the first round.

Hopefully this time around they will spend some money or make a good trade and try to get the team some help, unlike last year.

[bkrich83]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Had a good time last night. Spent the 4th throgh the 10th inning on the balconony on the Western Metal Supply Building. Great spot to watch a game imo.

The PCL uniforms looked GREAT. That's a jersey I would actually buy. Peavy's old school windup on the first pitch was awesome. That kid just gets it. Despite not really having it, he held the Cubs in check. A gazillion Cub fans were there last night, as usual. Khalil is striking out looking way too often these last couple of weeks, and does it scare anyone else that not only can Piazza not throw anyone out, but he can't even get the ball to second without bouncing it.

Anyway fun game last night. Still not a big fan of Petco, either the park, nor getting in and out of there on gamedays.

[Alliball]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

and does it scare anyone else that not only can Piazza not throw anyone out, but he can't even get the ball to second without bouncing it.

I don't know which was worse, watching Piazza trying to throw to second or watching Jaque Jones trying to throw home. The last time a saw a guy throw a two hopper to the cut-off man I was playing in little league.

[TheTruth916]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

WHAT MONTH IS IT?!!!!....6-3 Padres. Bowen is a stud...Start this guy now over Piazza....Greene is 3-4, 2 Doubles, Single

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Had a good time last night. Spent the 4th throgh the 10th inning on the balconony on the Western Metal Supply Building. Great spot to watch a game imo.

The PCL uniforms looked GREAT. That's a jersey I would actually buy. Peavy's old school windup on the first pitch was awesome. That kid just gets it. Despite not really having it, he held the Cubs in check. A gazillion Cub fans were there last night, as usual. Khalil is striking out looking way too often these last couple of weeks, and does it scare anyone else that not only can Piazza not throw anyone out, but he can't even get the ball to second without bouncing it.

Anyway fun game last night. Still not a big fan of Petco, either the park, nor getting in and out of there on gamedays.

I really wonder if the PCL jerseys are for sale somewhere.

I really like how Peavy pays homage to old-time pitchers with the throwback windup. He did that last year when he pitched in a game with the throwback PCL jerseys.

As for Piazza, I really don't mind if he doesn't start half of the remaining games at catcher with Bowen and Bard... although those two IMO are true starting catchers. I want to see the latter two play more.

Lastly, I dislike Petco Park's design... I don't know, it just doesn't appeal to me.

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

WHAT MONTH IS IT?!!!!....6-3 Padres. Bowen is a stud...Start this guy now over Piazza....Greene is 3-4, 2 Doubles, Single

Like I said, Bowen and Bard need to get their share of playing time. Same with Ben Johnson, he needs to get more consistent playing time. Sitting on the bench will just waste him just like they did with Knott and Nady.

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

I don't know which was worse, watching Piazza trying to throw to second or watching Jaque Jones trying to throw home. The last time a saw a guy throw a two hopper to the cut-off man I was playing in little league.

A couple of years ago Juan Pierre threw a five-hopper to the cutoff man from medium-center.

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Another win. What the hell.

[BatsareBugs]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Tomorrow should be a good matchup, the new-old Greg Maddux vs. Chris Young.

It's a little weird to see a four game series going from Friday to Monday... I can't remember when the last the Padres had one of these.

[TheTruth916]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Same with Ben Johnson, he needs to get more consistent playing time. Sitting on the bench will just waste him just like they did with Knott and Nady.

I would like to see Ben Johnson play CF right now over Mike Cameron...even though Mike Cameron makes plays in CF look easy.

[bkrich83]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

I would like to see Ben Johnson play CF right now over Mike Cameron...even though Mike Cameron makes plays in CF look easy.

I'd like to see Johnson play more also. However, we've had quite a few close games, the last week or so it seems, and Cameron gets to balls in CF that Johnson simply can't get too. However, I would like to see Ben get more time. How about maybe taking some time away from Roberts in left also, although I don't know who would leadoff then.

[bkrich83]

Re: Official San Diego Padres Thread - 2006

Another win. What the hell.

I think we caught the Cubs at just the right time, injuries have killed that team. Todd Walker is hitting in the 3 slot and guys like Jacque Jones and Michael Barrett are hitting cleanup. Their lineup is depleted, but I'll take a win any day with this team.