San Diego Padres 2007

[Chip Douglass]

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For example, the Dodgers have Matt Kemp, James Loney, etc. to trade away to solve their offensive woes as well.

With that being said I sure hope the Dodgers trade their farm system away.

The Dodgers have so much talent in AAA that it's ridiculous. Kemp/Billingsley are expendable IMO and if that's what it takes to land another bat near the trading deadline, then so be it. It'll help for the short term at least, as we're another hitter away from legitimately contending for the pennant.

[BatsareBugs]

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The Dodgers have so much talent in AAA that it's ridiculous. Kemp/Billingsley are expendable IMO and if that's what it takes to land another bat near the trading deadline, then so be it. It'll help for the short term at least, as we're another hitter away from legitimately contending for the pennant.

I heard there was a rumor that Florida was asking for Kemp, Loney/LaRoche (can't remember who), and Billingsley for Miguel Cabrera... I'm not sure if those were the players involved though...

I could be wrong.

Edit: I also hope the Giants panic and trade some of that young pitching for a catcher for one year like they did a few years back.

[Alliball]

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So have we figured out if Kouzmanoff can hit yet?

[bkrich83]

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So have we figured out if Kouzmanoff can hit yet?

He's awesome vs. the 'Rays!!

[TheTruth916]

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So, Padres are about to add another OF that they don't need...BRADY CLARK!!

[BatsareBugs]

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So have we figured out if Kouzmanoff can hit yet?

Kouzmanoff can hit?

[BatsareBugs]

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So, Padres are about to add another OF that they don't need...BRADY CLARK!!

They don't need him, they need guys like Dave Hansen so they can spin around on how they have the best pinch hitters in baseball.

[BatsareBugs]

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He's awesome vs. the 'Rays!!

Quick, someone make an exception to the rule and send this guy to the HOF already.

[Alliball]

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He's awesome vs. the 'Rays!!

Yeah yeah we know, you still want him to fail.

[bkrich83]

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Yeah yeah we know, you still want him to fail.

Or I find it funny on the rare occasions he has a good game at the plate, we get the kool-aide sippers coming out of the woodwork asking things like have we figured out he can hit yet.

[bkrich83]

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So, Padres are about to add another OF that they don't need...BRADY CLARK!!

KT was on the radio this morning talking about how they were going to add offense. I didn't know he was going to break the bank and get a stud like Clark.

We all know they aren't going to acquire anyone significant heading down the stretch.

[Alliball]

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Or I find it funny on the rare occasions he has a good game at the plate, we get the kool-aide sippers coming out of the woodwork asking things like have we figured out he can hit yet.

Shocking, a kool-aide comment. Again, shocking. .337 over his last 27 games with a .398 OBP. I think that's more than "a good game". The kid is coming around, so get over it.

Of course as soon as he has another 4/21 stretch (Because those of us who watch baseball know that only the very best of the best don't have stretches llike that) I'm sure you'll come running back in here for another one of your beloved "I told you so " moments. Gosh I can hardly wait, they're so exciting.

Here's something I stumbled upon. Now I'm surprised this guy is still in baseball considering his struggles at the plate in his 2nd year in the bigs. He had a 26 game stretch where he hit an amazing .161, had an OBP of .181 and an otherworldly slugging percentage of .200 giving him a whopping .381 OPS. On top of that he SO 30 times in 105 PA, that's 1 SO for every 3.5 PA's. Can somebody please tell me why this guy was even givine a chance to continue after such a gawdawful stretch?

[bkrich83]

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Sure tastes good doesn't it. Say hi to KT, when you're strapping on the knee pads.

Yes, I want him to fail, because I dare to criticize the home team. Please. You can swallow as much as you want, don't get upset when others don't.

Yes he did have a terrible stretch, and if you remember was rumored to be a couple of days away from being in Portland. He's just another hitter in the lineup who's failed to produce, like just about every hitter in the lineup not named Gonzalez. You want to declare him a hall of famer, feel free.

With all the "you're a *****" type comments because I don't think everything is great in Padre land, you should really think about being a Cowboy fan. That's play #1 in their playbook.

[Alliball]

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Sure tastes good doesn't it. Say hi to KT, when you're strapping on the knee pads.

Yes, I want him to fail, because I dare to criticize the home team. Please. You can swallow as much as you want, don't get upset when others don't.

Yes he did have a terrible stretch, and if you remember was rumored to be a couple of days away from being in Portland. He's just another hitter in the lineup who's failed to produce, like just about every hitter in the lineup not named Gonzalez. You want to declare him a hall of famer, feel free.

With all the "you're a *****" type comments because I don't think everything is great in Padre land, you should really think about being a Cowboy fan. That's play #1 in their playbook.

At what point have I said or even implied he is a Hall of Famer? It's funny that any time somebody wants to feel good a player that you don't trust or like they are a kool-aide drinker.

As soon as Kouz slipped a touch you had no problem running here mentioning it. It's pretty sad when all is said in done.

I retrospect, I guess it's a good thing the Angels had more fiath in thier young players otherwise Troy Glaus would be flipping burgers today.

[Kelverin]

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Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff left the game in the fourth inning after he appeared to hurt himself swinging the bat. The Padres said he had a lower back strain and is day to day.