IGD: Padres @ Pirates (31 May 07)
Thu, May 31, 2007
by Geoff Young
first pitch: 4:05 p.m. PT
television: Channel 4SD
matchup: Greg Maddux (4-3, 4.20 ERA) vs Shawn Chacon (1-0, 3.38 ERA)
previews: Padres.com | SI.com
Greg Maddux has been terrible over his last two starts:
| IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats courtesy of Baseball-Reference. | ||||||
| 9.1 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
On the other side, Shawn Chacon has been terrible over, um, a little longer than his last two starts. Among other things, Chacon had one of the most unbelievable seasons in recent memory for the Rockies in 2004, when he saved 35 games despite a 7.11 ERA and 1.942 WHIP.
Not to belittle anything that Trevor Hoffman has accomplished, but if a guy like Chacon can pick up 35 saves in a season, maybe it’s time to rethink how that stat works. Goose Gossage was a great reliever, and he never saved 35 games in a single season.
Anyway, here’s hoping Maddux and Chacon both revert to form this evening. Go Padres!
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May 31, 2007 at 3:41 pm
For those of you hoping for tonight’s game, it’s raining like crazy here in Pittsburgh . . . looks like at least 1 to 2 hour delay to start of game from what we are hearing.
May 31, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Pads snagged Hiram Bocachica off waivers from the A’s today. Why not take a flyer on the guy if we’re just snagging him off the waiver wire? He is a right-handed outfielder… honestly, I don’t expect much out of him though…
May 31, 2007 at 3:48 pm
Thanks, Bob, for the heads-up…
May 31, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Glad to provide the weather update, sad to have to sit it out here. By the way, Hiram is gonna join the Padres in DC tomorrow, with a corresponding move to be announced then.
May 31, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Altho’ it’s a nasty little T-cell, good news is that it appears to be moving out of the area very shortly:
http://www.weather.com/outlook.....ayer=radar
May 31, 2007 at 4:22 pm
thanks for the update, Bob
May 31, 2007 at 4:27 pm
Latest word from the pressbox . . . 7:50pm ET start time.
May 31, 2007 at 4:36 pm
Bocachica isn’t a bad little pickup. A couple of +1000 OPS seasons in AAA and the versatility to play all of the OF spots and 3B or 2B in a pinch. This seems like a pretty good short term solution to our RH on the bench issue.
May 31, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Here we go. P-Mac in the lineup again…
May 31, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Yikes, that was quick. NOG down on three strikes.
May 31, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Um, we’re not supposed to let Chacon strike out the side in order.
May 31, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Both Adrian and Kouz have had trouble handling grounders in the first. Should be out of the inning; instead Maddux faces Bay. Wonder if the wet field is playing a part.
May 31, 2007 at 5:05 pm
Yeah, this inning should be done. But Maddux seems to be back in his “let them cream the ball” phase.
May 31, 2007 at 5:06 pm
OTOH, he did a great job of damage control.
May 31, 2007 at 5:11 pm
Hey look, not a strikeout.
May 31, 2007 at 5:11 pm
The Padres seem to have mentally checked out.
May 31, 2007 at 5:11 pm
For those joining for IGD … lots of good discussion in today’s comments … http://ducksnorts.com/blog/200.....l#comments … I recommend it for between-inning entertainment
May 31, 2007 at 5:13 pm
After 1 …
Pitches-strikes - G Maddux 17-14; S Chacon 14-10.
Ground balls-fly balls - G Maddux 1-1; S Chacon 0-0.
Batters faced - G Maddux 6; S Chacon 3.
May 31, 2007 at 5:13 pm
Nats up 3-1 on Dogs …
May 31, 2007 at 5:18 pm
Chacon should be happy that his BABIP is down to .500
May 31, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Wilson credited with a hit on NOG’s boot.
May 31, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Maddux lucked out again.
May 31, 2007 at 5:28 pm
After 2 …
Pitches-strikes - G Maddux 32-22; S Chacon 33-22.
Ground balls-fly balls - G Maddux 3-2; S Chacon 0-1.
Batters faced - G Maddux 11; S Chacon 7.
… c’mon McAnulty … show ‘em whacha got!!!
May 31, 2007 at 5:28 pm
19 … Nats tack on a run in bottom of 5th … now up 4-1 on Dogs …
May 31, 2007 at 5:30 pm
OT - Corey Hart is batting leadoff for Brewers tonight … which is “OT” ‘cept Hart’s been the target of some covets in recent comments …
May 31, 2007 at 5:31 pm
6 Ks the first time thru the lineup? That’s Shawn Chacon, boys!!!!
May 31, 2007 at 5:31 pm
#22: Or, if you look at it a different way, he bailed out the defense again.
May 31, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Re: “On the other side, Shawn Chacon has been terrible over, um, a little longer than his last two starts.”
Well…so much for that.
May 31, 2007 at 5:34 pm
27: Again, you are our glass half dude.
May 31, 2007 at 5:36 pm
29: Glass half full…
May 31, 2007 at 5:37 pm
30 … I kinda liked “glass half dude” … not sure what it might mean, but we’ve got *some* creative folks here who can figure it out …
May 31, 2007 at 5:38 pm
24 … Nats with 2 more … and still up in bottom of 5th … now up 6-1 on Dogs … boo-ya!
May 31, 2007 at 5:38 pm
NOG and Bay playing Twister on that one.
May 31, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Nady flashes his Padre roots
May 31, 2007 at 5:40 pm
#27: And in a nice twist, the defense returns the favor by bailing out Maddux.
#29-31: You guys are killin’ me…
May 31, 2007 at 5:40 pm
32: Is Tommy Lassorda pitching that game? Sheesh.
May 31, 2007 at 5:43 pm
They should’ve used GY in those “Taste Great/Less Filling” commercials.
May 31, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Thru 3 …
Pitches-strikes - G Maddux 46-29; S Chacon 44-29.
Ground balls-fly balls - G Maddux 5-3; S Chacon 1-2.
Batters faced - G Maddux 15; S Chacon 10.
… and Sledge gets us goin’ in the 4th … c’mon Adrian!
May 31, 2007 at 5:44 pm
GY,
You’re fast. Hiram’s name is already over there to the right.
May 31, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Rally Cap Time!!!
May 31, 2007 at 5:52 pm
Ugh. This is starting out real stupid.
#39: Thanks for noticing, dprat.
May 31, 2007 at 5:53 pm
40 … never mind
May 31, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Thru 4 …
Pitches-strikes - G Maddux 57-36; S Chacon 62-40.
Ground balls-fly balls - G Maddux 6-5; S Chacon 3-3.
Batters faced - G Maddux 19; S Chacon 14.
… I’m outta here … you guys get to work and get some runs on the board!!!
May 31, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Sportsline is charging an earned run to Maddux — how?
Here’s the sequence:
Jose A. Bautista: Strike looking, Ball, Bautista singled to center.
Chris Duffy: Ball, Duffy grounded out to first, Bautista to second.
Freddy Sanchez: Foul, Ball, Foul, Sanchez safe at first on 3rd baseman Kouzmanoff’s throwing error, Bautista to third.
Jason Bay: Strike looking, Foul, Bay hit sacrifice fly to left, Bautista scored.
Adam A. LaRoche: LaRoche singled to center, Sanchez to third.
Xavier Nady: Strike looking, Strike looking, Foul, Nady struck out looking.
Bautista advanced to 3rd on the error (would have been 2 outs) and scored on a sac fly (should have been 3 outs).
Anybody? Thanks.
May 31, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Looks like the humidity is just making the long fly ball drop like rocks. Kinda like the hitting in Petco.
Which begs the question why everyone bags on Petco? On page 32 of the 2K7 Ducksnorts Annual, GY points out that the HR pct. is better at Petco than the Q.
May 31, 2007 at 6:04 pm
#43: See ya, LM; we’ll do our best.
#44: They got it wrong; the run is unearned.
May 31, 2007 at 6:12 pm
Now, why can’t they give away those BP jerseys on the 9th?
May 31, 2007 at 6:16 pm
This could be our worst offensive showing so far of the year. This is really uninspiring. Pathetic comes to mind.
May 31, 2007 at 6:22 pm
Maddux yelling ‘Goddamit!’ after that pitch. Audible on 4SD.
May 31, 2007 at 6:28 pm
I wonder how many hits Adrian loses due to complete lack of speed.
May 31, 2007 at 6:34 pm
#50: I was wondering the same thing. It’s like watching my mother-in-law run.
May 31, 2007 at 6:35 pm
For those that have watched the whole game, has Chacon’s fastball looked as ordinary as that past inning? I can’t believe they aren’t slapping that straight pitch all over the place.
May 31, 2007 at 6:41 pm
I haven’t watched or followed much of this game, but I felt it needed to be said again that getting striking out 10 times in 7 innings while generating 3 hits against Shawn Chacon is unbelievably pathetic.
May 31, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Geoff Blum gets double switched in instead of Branyan? Please get here seen, Hiram Bocachica.
May 31, 2007 at 6:54 pm
Nooooooo, not Silent L!
May 31, 2007 at 7:02 pm
For a guy who has Danzig as his entrance music, Doumit is a pretty good hitter…
May 31, 2007 at 7:04 pm
56: Whaddaya got against Danzig, Geoff?
May 31, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Drat! I thought that was out.
May 31, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Hmm, I have a double switch to make. We’re down by two runs going into the eighth inning, assuming my ace reliever holds the other team here. It’s pretty clear that my rookie third baseman is going to be the guy I switch out; he made the last out, and he’s having a tough day at the plate. Fortunately for me, third base is where my bench overflows. This replacement player will come up third next inning. I want him to have power, because there’s a decent chance he could have the opportunity to tie the game with a homer. I also want him to be able to get on base and start a rally if one hasn’t begun by the time he hits. Or, heck, if I’m really not feeling like analyzing stats and just want to go on the shiny numbers they put on the tv when he comes to the plate, I’ll pick the guy with the better batting average. Oh, and Pittsburgh’s go to guy for the eighth inning, probably the best pitcher in their bullpen, is right handed. Player number 1 is hitting .183/.275/.333. Player 2 is hitting .231/.355/.519. Player 1 is worse in every single category! Pssh, clearly player 2 is the guy I want to go with. But, wait, player 1 has pictures of me with KT’s wife. Plus, he got a hit in the 14th inning one time. All right, Silent L, you’re in.
May 31, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Thank you A-Gone. Almost tied this up.
May 31, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Adrian almost hit that out. Okay, got one run back.
May 31, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Sorry for post 59. I got really frustrated. But in better news:
ADRIAN!
May 31, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Even Adrian can score on that one! Woo-hoo!
May 31, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Keep it up and steal this game you don’t deserve to win!
May 31, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Thank you Cammy! Now, it’s a ball game.
May 31, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Mike Cameron! Clutch hits!
May 31, 2007 at 7:10 pm
#57: Heard a little too much of his stuff back in the day.
May 31, 2007 at 7:12 pm
90 ft. away and Branyan!!!!!!!
May 31, 2007 at 7:14 pm
67#: Yeah, all of us 40+ year old guys did. I still crank it up when they play ‘Mother’ on 105.3, though. And then I switch back to KGB to remind myself of my age.
May 31, 2007 at 7:15 pm
If Khalil swings at the first pitch after that AB, I might just have to put my fist through my monitor.
May 31, 2007 at 7:16 pm
I can’t believe it. Great job KG!
May 31, 2007 at 7:16 pm
New ball game folks.
May 31, 2007 at 7:16 pm
70: Uh oh… I guess you probably can’t respond now though.
May 31, 2007 at 7:18 pm
I’m all talk
May 31, 2007 at 7:19 pm
I’m back … and just in time it looks like!
59 … iirc, B(l)um has 14th inning hits 2 times … once for ChiSox, once for Padres, right? C’mon, the problem doesn’t need to be exagerated!
May 31, 2007 at 7:19 pm
GY, Mattys’ talking about you! LOL.
May 31, 2007 at 7:20 pm
Nats up 11-4 on Dogs … 9th inning there …
May 31, 2007 at 7:20 pm
Mud is taking Khalil to task for that last at-bat, and I’m right with him. Terrible approach.
Still, at least we’re playing a bottom of the ninth.
May 31, 2007 at 7:21 pm
76 … what’d he say?
May 31, 2007 at 7:21 pm
74: I think that’s probably for the better though in this instance.
If this game goes extra innings we’re going to regret burning Heath Bell for 1/3 of an inning.
May 31, 2007 at 7:21 pm
77 … that’s a final from Washington!
May 31, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Nice play by NOG!
May 31, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Ut-oh.
79: Glass half dude thing.
May 31, 2007 at 7:23 pm
75: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Geoff Blum is far too valuable for his 14th inning heroics to be used in a game in at any other time than the 14th, except in an extreme emergency.
May 31, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Whew, Scotty had me worried there.
May 31, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Going to 10!
May 31, 2007 at 7:26 pm
I lost track. Where are we in the batting order?
May 31, 2007 at 7:26 pm
May Silent L not hit into another DP…
May 31, 2007 at 7:26 pm
Never mind. P-Mac with a swinging bunt!
May 31, 2007 at 7:27 pm
He did something productive!
May 31, 2007 at 7:27 pm
NOG looks amped up.
May 31, 2007 at 7:28 pm
What a clutch sacrifice by Blum.
May 31, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Down on the Farm … Cedric 0-for-5 today … http://www.minorleaguebaseball.....p;did=milb … which reminds me, I’m hoping PF was trying to make 2 points earlier when he said he’d trade Cedric for Braves’ Salty … one, that Cedric is NOT the super-stud-prospect we sometimes think/hope he is … and, two, any trade that gets proposed and that any of immediately this “Ya, the Padres should do that” is NOT a trade that the Padres would even be likely to offer because it wouldn’t be CLOSE to be a trade the other team would accept … it just t’aint that easy to make a trade … especially with a team like the Braves that are in the hunt, ie. playing for THIS year and therefore have even LESS interest in a player like Cedric than the teams we will likely end up trading with (who will be trading some now-talent for future-talent).
May 31, 2007 at 7:29 pm
All right, Sledge, no time like the present for that first hit against a lefty.
May 31, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Freese with a 2-run double get Lake Elsinsore on the board in the 1st inning … http://www.minorleaguebaseball.....p;did=milb
May 31, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Taking the walk to bring our best hitter to the plate is an excellent decision as well.
May 31, 2007 at 7:31 pm
84 … me thinks Bud thinks this game’s gonna go 14 … and he’s got his lineup ready for it!
May 31, 2007 at 7:33 pm
I just got back from my future-mother-in-law’s house. I heard Khalil’s AB in the bottom 9. It was really that bad, eh?
May 31, 2007 at 7:35 pm
98: ‘Future-mother-in-law’, KG’s bad at bat. An omen maybe?
May 31, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Blum is playing LF. And now you know why we claimed Bocachica off waivers…
May 31, 2007 at 7:37 pm
The ‘Claw’ just fanned him!
May 31, 2007 at 7:38 pm
101 … just fanned Bocachica?
May 31, 2007 at 7:38 pm
98: Could be, could be. Of course, he might have a chance to redeem himself in the 11th. That would be nice.
I’m back home with my dogs now, so good AB time?
May 31, 2007 at 7:38 pm
On to the 11th … one inning closer to “B(l)um Time”!
May 31, 2007 at 7:40 pm
102: Huh? No, the 3rd out for the 10th.
May 31, 2007 at 7:41 pm
David B posted this at pdxbeavers.com …
Hiram Bocachica-OF- Padres May. 31 - 5:53 pm et
Padres claimed outfielder Hiram Bocachica off waivers from the Athletics.
The Padres aren’t necessarily doing this with the intention of adding him to the major league roster. It’s possible he’ll replace Paul McAnulty, but it seems more likely that he’ll head to Triple-A Portland for now. The 31-year-old Bocachica was hitting .313/.444/.618 with nine homers and eight steals for Sacramento before being called up for two weeks. He was 1-for-17 with a homer while with the A’s.
May 31, 2007 at 7:41 pm
CAMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!