IGD: Padres vs Rockies (9 Apr 06)
Sun, Apr 9, 2006
by Geoff Young
first pitch: 1:05 p.m., PT
television: Channel 4SD
matchup: Jake Peavy (1-0, 1.29 ERA) vs Jason Jennings (0-0, 1.29 ERA)
previews: Padres.com | SI.com | ESPN.com
Eleven runs in the first inning at Petco Park? Are you kidding me? I wonder if the Rockies have ever scored double digits in consecutive games on the road. Dewon Brazelton had a historically bad debut for the Padres, coughing up four runs before recording a single out. And I know it’s only four games, but guess which team has the lowest OPS in then NL so far. Yep, the Friars are hitting just .226/.296/.339.
I could cite more statistics, but what’s the point this early in the season? It’s just irritating to see the Padres completely overmatched by Colorado the last two nights. And I’m looking forward to seeing the “new and improved” outfield defense this year. Dave Roberts (center) and Eric Young (left) both had a terrible time in the field Saturday night. Again there were at least two or three balls hit to center that I’m pretty sure Mike Cameron catches. As for Young, he clanked a couple himself. I’m not saying these were all easy plays (some were, some were not), but big-league outfielders should be making them.
The one reliable starting pitcher on the staff, Jake Peavy, gets the nod Sunday afternoon. The Padres have already lost the series and the homestand, so the best they can do is avoid a sweep by the Rockies. Then, after an off day Monday, the Friars embark on a nine-game road trip, with three games each at Florida, Atlanta, and Colorado. It’d be nice to see the Padres end their stay at Petco on an up note before heading east.
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April 9, 2006 at 11:37 am
Got to give a positive nod to both Brian Sweeney and Scott Cassidy, who last night demonstrated why they’ve deserved to have spent more of their careers in the major leagues
April 9, 2006 at 11:41 am
Amen. I’m always glad to have to eat my words when they’re negative. Cassidy in particular was outstanding.
April 9, 2006 at 11:45 am
Cracked the Chronical this morning and ouch. Double ouch reading DS to discover that the runs came in the 1st inning. And a tough road trip ahead. What was wrong with Brazelton? Never even heard of this guy.
Klesko to have surgery according the SFC. Thats good, at least AG will get a shot.
What can you say, tough start. Go Peavy, then prey for rain in FLA.
April 9, 2006 at 12:28 pm
Yesterday I talk about it, today I think they’re breaking out the Alternate Blues…. try and change the momentum and stop this losing streak.
April 9, 2006 at 1:25 pm
I missed the play, but Piazza was out by about 75 feet. Whoa.
April 9, 2006 at 1:28 pm
Piazza never should have been sent.
April 9, 2006 at 1:42 pm
nice play Piazza.
April 9, 2006 at 1:54 pm
There are those Padres.. take some pitches come on!!! Sledge and Giles.. no real excuse to have 3 pitches combined between them.
April 9, 2006 at 2:22 pm
That had to be some kind of joke.
April 9, 2006 at 2:29 pm
Oh boy.
April 9, 2006 at 2:29 pm
Peav was painfully unlucky today. .474 BABIP
April 9, 2006 at 2:31 pm
this is pathetic. Peavy didn’t deserve 7ER to his name.
someone try and do something. Roberts, learn how to stop crashing into people in the outfield, Mike Cameron doesn’t like it.
Worst part of this is that I’m watching the Rockies broadcast on mlb.tv so they announcers pretty much say they look like the ‘27 Yankees right now and the Padres look like the 2004 Tigers.
April 9, 2006 at 2:32 pm
hey an out!
April 9, 2006 at 2:36 pm
Larry, Moe and Terrmel.
I thought the outfield defense was supposed to be better. Guys falling down, fly balls rolling back to the infield. Guh.
April 9, 2006 at 2:37 pm
well let’s see if they can make the score look respectable.
April 9, 2006 at 2:46 pm
The outfield defense is only better with Cameron. You can’t expect it to be better than it was if it’s still running out the same crappy centerfielder.
April 9, 2006 at 2:52 pm
Alright. let’s just put a pitching machine out there.. I don’t think it’ll make a difference right now.
April 9, 2006 at 3:09 pm
Not bad relief for Chan Ho park.. only thrown 8 balls.