Comments on: Series Preview: Dave and DMZ Talk Mariners

By: LynchMob

LynchMob — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:35:42 +0000

#49@Lance Richardson: and, clearly, his last name is harder to spell …

By: Schlom

Schlom — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:06:20 +0000

#48@SDSUBaseball: Why would you trade for Adam Eaton when you have a better, younger cheaper alternative (and throw in a good, young cheap 1B)? Why would you for Xavier Nady and give up a better hitter and superior defensive player as well as your 2nd best reliever?

GM’s do stupid things all the time. Even Kevin Towers, as good as he is, does dumb things routinely (Jim Edmonds, 1st round draft pick nearly every season, 5th starter spot).

By: Lance Richardson

Lance Richardson — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:04:30 +0000

#4@Rain Delay:

I strongly disagree. Lincicum throws harder, and with more movement.

By: SDSUBaseball

SDSUBaseball — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:27:31 +0000

#35@BigWorm: I just dont see why any team would trade for greene and send a “marjor league ready” SS back in return. If you have a ML ready shortstop for league minimum why would you want greene and his $6+ mill salary?

By: LynchMob

LynchMob — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:11:30 +0000

#46@LynchMob: http://www3.signonsandiego.com.....r-setback/

By: LynchMob

LynchMob — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:08:29 +0000

Friar John’s Blog reported this today …

RHP Mark Prior has been diagnosed with a tear in his shoulder capsule. …

… but the link given didn’t work for me.

By: Schlom

Schlom — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:03:16 +0000

#44@Didi: Why shouldn’t they look to trade Greene? He’s going to be a free agent after next season (no way he resigns with the Padres) and if KT can fleece some other foolish GM (like Jon Daniels) shouldn’t he? It’s going to be very hard for the Padres to contend this season (not impossible but highly unlikely) and it’s going to be just as hard in 2009 (the Diamondbacks are better, cheaper and younger and the Dodgers are better and have a lot of young talent). If the Padres aren’t going to be winners with Greene over the remainder of his contract, doesn’t it makes sense to acquire players who will be around for the next winning season?

By: Didi

Didi — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:40:29 +0000

What is going on here? Where are all this trade talks coming from?
I thought we all agreed to give this team a chance once Jim Edmonds is gone.
After the recent changes, I’d think it’ll take at least until the end of the month before all the craziness starts again.

I’d like to see how Gerut/Hairston, P-Mac/Huber , OG will be working out in the OF.
I’d like to see how Kouz and Greene are going to improve now that Petco is warmer. I’d like to see how Luke Carlin starting 2 games a week is going to improve both catchers’ production.
The only thing I don’t like seeing is Estes starting more games for the Padres, but I understand why he’s in there.

Give the new roster a chance guys before calling for its disbandment (?).
Stop the madness. Calm down for a little.

By: jay

jay — Fri, 16 May 2008 22:31:40 +0000

OG has a road OPS of 819. Not stellar, but decent. He still gets on base, even if he K’s too much trying to get on.

That interview was hilarious. My favorite quote: When you get fleeced by the Orioles, you should just quit.

Anyway, I like our chances in the game tonight. Not great, but should be decent, especially if people are patient against Batista.

By: Schlom

Schlom — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:58:35 +0000

I’m very concerned about the Padres future. They were supposed to compete for a playoff spot this season and instead they are the worst team in baseball. Worse then the Pirates. Worse then the Giants. Worse then the Royals.

How exactly are they going to rebuild? Not through signing free agents. Not through the amateur draft either. Basically, Towers is going to have to pull so more miracles trades. I’m worried that he’s not going to be able to pull it off.