Comments on: Padres (Finally) Recapture First Place http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html Blogging the San Diego Padres baseball club. Established 1997. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:48:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Peter Friberg http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24604 Peter Friberg Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:44:59 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24604 I told you I was e-mailing Rosenthal. He replied: "Good point on Soriano - I don't rule [the Padres] out. I'm pretty sure Towers loves him. Soriano is NOT a clubhouse problem, by the way."<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24604">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I told you I was e-mailing Rosenthal. He replied:

“Good point on Soriano - I don’t rule [the Padres] out. I’m pretty sure Towers loves him. Soriano is NOT a clubhouse problem, by the way.”

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]]> By: Geoff Young http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24446 Geoff Young Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:07:53 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24446 #51: Interesting stuff, Jay. There are two ways to solve this problem. One is, as you suggest, to modify the surroundings. Another would be to employ hitters who aren't intimidated by the surroundings that already exist.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24446">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> #51: Interesting stuff, Jay. There are two ways to solve this problem. One is, as you suggest, to modify the surroundings. Another would be to employ hitters who aren’t intimidated by the surroundings that already exist.

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]]> By: LaMar http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24445 LaMar Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:06:18 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24445 That's another question. I know his range sucks, but he wouldn't need as much range at 3rd. We looked at him at 2nd in the off season last year, but bailed out when his arm angle didn't look right, from what I remember. But, I don't know if it affects his throwing from third.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24445">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> That’s another question. I know his range sucks, but he wouldn’t need as much range at 3rd. We looked at him at 2nd in the off season last year, but bailed out when his arm angle didn’t look right, from what I remember. But, I don’t know if it affects his throwing from third.

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]]> By: Steve http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24444 Steve Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:57:51 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24444 Can Nomar still make the throw from 3rd to 1st?<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24444">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Can Nomar still make the throw from 3rd to 1st?

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]]> By: LaMar http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24443 LaMar Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:53:39 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24443 Another option at 3rd, although not my favorite, would be Nomar. I suspect the Dodgers won't re-sign him. He's got consistent injury problems, but might be a 1 - 2 year fill-in until things get better on the FA market or someone can develop in the minors. Besides, if he gets hurt, we always have Branyan. Plus, it gives us a back up for Khalil and his injury problems.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24443">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Another option at 3rd, although not my favorite, would be Nomar. I suspect the Dodgers won’t re-sign him. He’s got consistent injury problems, but might be a 1 - 2 year fill-in until things get better on the FA market or someone can develop in the minors. Besides, if he gets hurt, we always have Branyan. Plus, it gives us a back up for Khalil and his injury problems.

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]]> By: Steve http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24442 Steve Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:50:10 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24442 sign ramirez trade for tejada make a run in 07!<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24442">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> sign ramirez trade for tejada make a run in 07!

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]]> By: LaMar http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24441 LaMar Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:48:35 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24441 We know that Ramirez can hit them out of Petco. He took us deep twice this year. Both to left field.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24441">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> We know that Ramirez can hit them out of Petco. He took us deep twice this year. Both to left field.

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]]> By: Steve http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24440 Steve Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:44:31 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24440 Ramirez would be a great fit and would fill a huge hole, the pads dont have anyone who will even sniff 100+ RBI this year.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24440">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Ramirez would be a great fit and would fill a huge hole, the pads dont have anyone who will even sniff 100+ RBI this year.

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]]> By: LaMar http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24439 LaMar Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:40:18 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24439 Whoops! Just checked the Philly score after switching over to the start of MNF, now 8-6 Cubs.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24439">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Whoops! Just checked the Philly score after switching over to the start of MNF, now 8-6 Cubs.

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]]> By: LaMar http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html/comment-page-2#comment-24438 LaMar Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:33:52 +0000 http://ducksnorts.com/blog/2006/09/padres-finally-recapture-first-place.html#comment-24438 Aramis Ramirez has an opt out of his contract at the end of the year, He's currently making $11+ million for the next couple of years, so it would cost more than that to get him. But, with his power and rbi history, he'd be the answer to 3rd base, getting us needed right handed power and a run producer and we'd still have money left to sign pitching, re-sign Roberts, etc., assuming, of course, he opts out of his contract with the Cubs. (who, by the way are leading 8-2 over the Phillies. Ramirez has 6 of the 8 rbi's on 2 HR.)<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-24438">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Aramis Ramirez has an opt out of his contract at the end of the year, He’s currently making $11+ million for the next couple of years, so it would cost more than that to get him. But, with his power and rbi history, he’d be the answer to 3rd base, getting us needed right handed power and a run producer and we’d still have money left to sign pitching, re-sign Roberts, etc., assuming, of course, he opts out of his contract with the Cubs. (who, by the way are leading 8-2 over the Phillies. Ramirez has 6 of the 8 rbi’s on 2 HR.)

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