IGD: Padres vs Mets (8 Jun 08)
Sun, Jun 8, 2008
by Geoff Young
Padres (27-37) vs Mets (30-31)
Wil Ledezma vs Pedro Martinez
1:05 p.m. PT
Channel 4SD
AM 1090, FM 105.7, XM 188
MLB, B-R
Quick observations from Saturday’s win:
- I don’t enjoy watching Cha Seung Baek pitch. He nibbles a little too much for my taste.
- Where the heck was Justin Huber throwing the ball?
- I’m glad Michael Barrett finally did something useful. We’ve been waiting a long time for that.
- Raul Casanova plays for the Mets? As in, the guy the Padres once acquired from the Mets for Tony Fernandez?
Jake Peavy threw 61 pitches in a simulated game and is scheduled to start against the Dodgers on Thursday… But first, the Padres look to sweep New York on Sunday…
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June 8, 2008 at 1:18 pm
You think Baek is frustrating to watch. Try watching Ledezma who is a slow worker with no control.
June 8, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Iguchi being out cost us multiple runs this inning.
June 8, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Leave it to Ledezma to help the Mets get out of their funk.
June 8, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Jody has shown some inspiration as of late.
June 8, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Whoa! What happened? I blinked and we’re down by 3…
June 8, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Hey that ball went through Edgar legs (postponing the inevitable base-running gaff unfortunatly…) w/o getting kicked.
Thats not so far upon reflection, nice throw from right field. Unlucky!
June 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Ehhh, far=fair, typo’s already. Haven’t ever cracked the first libation.
Looks like Pedro is hittable today, lets hope for good offensive production and smart baserunning to climb back into this one.
June 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm
#5@130tom330: C’mon Tom, you knew we were starting Ledezma today. Lets hope we win 9-8 and with Peavy coming back we don’t have to see Ledezma ever again.
June 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Kouz is working on his OBP, the hard way.
June 8, 2008 at 1:36 pm
#8@JP: Won’t he be sent back to his #5 spot in the rotation? Nah, thats gotta be Banks…
Balk, thats smart base running! Anybody else think we oughta be putting a few baseballs into Mets ribs? Thats 4 hit batsmen in 15 hours, we gotta be protecting our guys.
Sweet, right back in it. 9-8 is looking good JP!
BTW, Ducksnort!
June 8, 2008 at 1:37 pm
OK this game has taken a wierd twist.
June 8, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Man, Ledezma really is slooooooooooowwwww.
Carlin and Huber must have attended the same “clutch throwing” school. Don’t expect that from the young gun.
June 8, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Another stellar throw! C’mon guys we gotta make better tosses to the bags/dish.
We gonna spot ‘em 3 this inning as well?
June 8, 2008 at 1:52 pm
#11@Turbine Dude: Okay thats 6 of 13 posts, I’m hitting nearly .500. Maybe I need to STFU!
“If you can say something nice, say nothing at all.”
June 8, 2008 at 1:59 pm
#14@130tom330: Tom, I’m entertaining company for the game today. Kind of hard to post. However, I’m passing my laptop around so they can read your posts.
June 8, 2008 at 2:06 pm
That was bush league.
June 8, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Well, it wouldn’t be an inning complete without a Ledezma free pass.
June 8, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Ledezma has thrown 65 pitches through 3 innings.
June 8, 2008 at 2:15 pm
#16@Turbine Dude: Damm, missed it. What was bush league? Can’t walk away from this exciting stuff for a minute (or 1.5 Ledezma pitches). Somebody, anybody fill me in…
June 8, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Wow, Ledezma is a freakin pain in the butt to watch. He works sooo slow and he never throws strikes. An average Ledezma inning must last at least 15 minutes. I want to see him out of here when Peavy comes back and he should never be allowed to wear a Padre uniform again!!!
June 8, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Can of Corn! F-ing hilarious. What should they show to represent a DuckSnort? I eagerly await your imaginative replies.
GY maybe a short essay response competition?
June 8, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Got ourselves a slooooooowwwww, steady, leak in the form of W-Lead today. Anybody got the number for Rescue Rooter to stop this before the pipes let go? There’s got to be an emergency access number to the dugout phone… Buddy or Darren should be handy with a wrench, pun intended, by now.
June 8, 2008 at 2:34 pm
#21@130tom330: Tom, that’s a true story. As far as the ducksnort thing goes, that to me is when a shot is hit out on the ground and the defender is chasing after it like a duck snorting for food.
June 8, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Those 4 walks given by Danger is really killing him. Yeah, the hits too but the walks….(shake head).
Pedro is hittable. Come one Padres, beat him.
June 8, 2008 at 2:38 pm
#23@Turbine Dude: Like that? Huber pinch hit, Clark probably woulda hit into a double play there…
June 8, 2008 at 2:42 pm
#25@130tom330: Jody just got us within a run. I like that.
June 8, 2008 at 2:45 pm
#25@130tom330: Thought that was a ducksnort there, a soft “bloop” liner that drops between the infielder and the outfielder. If it’s sharply hit to the outfielderon one hop it’s a Texas Leaguer.
Bloop, bloop, almost a blast… Gilly why do you tease us so?
June 8, 2008 at 2:47 pm
With Jake coming back on Thursday, is Will headed back to the bullpen?
June 8, 2008 at 2:50 pm
#28@Field39: Based on the popular perception on DS today it seems like people are hoping he headed outta town. IMHO I hope he’s headed to the pen, he can certainly slow down the pace of the game, if nothing else.
June 8, 2008 at 3:00 pm
29: Somebody has got to be the least used 12th pitcher on the pen, it might as well be Danger.
June 8, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Did a little research and found this juicy tidbit.
http://www.sentinel-echo.com/o.....01737.html
Cannot verify its accuracy but it is pretty funny (and the rest of this article seems credible…
Duck Snort: Softly hit ball that goes over the infielder and lands in the outfield for a hit. This one, believe it or not, comes from a duck passing gas. It was assumed that a duck’s feathers would make its flatulence as soft (or quiet) as the hit.
learn something new every day.
June 8, 2008 at 3:03 pm
#30@Didi: thought that was Merideth gig
June 8, 2008 at 3:04 pm
#28@Field39: Better be.
June 8, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Is anyone suprised by Greene’s performance there?
June 8, 2008 at 3:04 pm
#27@130tom330: et tu Spicoli, again with the tease.
June 8, 2008 at 3:12 pm
OMG NOT Meredith!!!!!!!!!
June 8, 2008 at 3:14 pm
#36@Turbine Dude: Speak of the Devil! Wasn’t sure he was still hangin’ around. Should be well rested…
June 8, 2008 at 3:15 pm
It is always best, to walk the first batter you face.
June 8, 2008 at 3:31 pm
“i know a guy who could do a rubic’s cube between pitches today.” Nice one Matty, LOL
June 8, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Rare E on Gonzalez. Save you ticket stubs, that doesn’t happen often.
June 8, 2008 at 3:40 pm
A bunt base hit, for an RBI single…. Game, set, match
June 8, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Guacamole has a 9.0 ERA! WTF? Why is he in there?
June 8, 2008 at 4:12 pm
ahh…too bad Hairston came to bat in the 8th there. If that was the 9th im sure he would’ve hit a home run.
June 8, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Tony Tony Tony
June 8, 2008 at 4:15 pm
woooooo Clark!!! it’s about time!
June 8, 2008 at 4:15 pm
My G-d! I had ZERO faith that Clark would do anything valueable there. Guess thats one way to solve the pinch runner for Clark issue. i’ll order up some crow to wash down that next beer.
June 8, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Tony, Tony, Tony has done it again, and it feels good.
June 8, 2008 at 4:23 pm
ballgame … sweep!!!
June 8, 2008 at 4:23 pm
How sweep it is.
June 8, 2008 at 4:27 pm
Another win! Awesome comeback, and this home run alone probably makes the Clark acquisition worth it.
June 8, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Also, first major league win for Carlos Guevara.
June 8, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Hey, I remember how this feels, it’s been awhile but they’ve been pretty steady lately. 5 in a row feels great. Happy Baseball, Go Padres.
June 8, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Gerut turns on a Billy Wagner fastball and grounds a base hit in right. Wow….can’t ask for anymore from Jody Gerut in that situation !
7 games out in early June. The Pads fought their way back from oblivion but still along way to go.
June 8, 2008 at 5:55 pm
Just got back from the game. That was great. 5 in a row. Section 300 was empty, plenty of room to put the feet up. Trevor sealed it. Tony smoked that ball.
Awesome game.
June 8, 2008 at 5:57 pm
Ledezma to the pen ? How Ledezma DFA’d and bring up Hayhurst to replace him. We don’t need another lefty in the pen now that Hampson is back.
Beavers win again. Josh Geer with another good outing and he is now striking batters out now as well. Antonelli got a hit today as well, a big double to knock in a run.
June 8, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Padres only 7 out. Thanks NL West for being lousy this month
June 8, 2008 at 8:08 pm
#47@Kevin: hysterical…like you’re embuing Jason Mewes.
June 8, 2008 at 8:47 pm
My 2-year-old twins’ first game and they made it for all 9. We were in 320. A little fuller there, as lots of us cheapies took advantage of the Coke family 4-pack offer. We already got tix for the next one - a Sunday game vs. the Tigers. Gonna do the Beach for the first time. Not looking forward to the obstructed view but the kids will probably love the sand.
June 8, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Wow. A comeback win. Nicely done, Padres.
Now is the time to trade Clark. His value is skyrocketing, right?
June 8, 2008 at 9:03 pm
#58@Stephen:
The beach/bleachers is perfect for 2 year old’s. Everyone out there generally has kids. Friendly environment.
We’re headed there for my son’s 9 year bday. Perfect place for them to play and you to watch them in front of you (in the sand). Not many seat are obstructed. We are thinking Tigers but on a Friday.
Good luck
June 8, 2008 at 9:04 pm
58: That’s awesome. And an exciting win as well.
Just remember the sunscreen out there on the beach.
June 8, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Just got back from the shirt (screenprinter) factory - I designed and ordered 100 shirts to start - the shirts say ” I am a Trevor Hoffman apologist”. Any orders ?
June 8, 2008 at 9:12 pm
No kidding. We seemingly got no direct exposure today but my daughter still got a little red. (Bad dad, grrr.)
June 8, 2008 at 9:13 pm
#62@JP:
I’m in. I can send you biling info shortly. I love and get angry over Hoffy, but all in all he can kick my ass any day of the week and he has like 540 saves or something like that. =)
TOny Clarke interviewn on channel 4 right now. How convenient.
June 8, 2008 at 10:06 pm
#64@Oside Jon: Hey Jon - I was only kidding with the Hoffy apologist shirt concept but it sounds like a good idea doesn’t it ?
June 8, 2008 at 11:10 pm
65: That would be awesome shirts with picture of Holliday not touching homeplate or more recently Edgar Gonzales holding onto the ball (view from homeplate).
June 8, 2008 at 11:35 pm
#62@JP: Count me in! I’ll wear it to his HOF induction ceremony.
June 8, 2008 at 11:36 pm
#67@130tom330: not angry, or humiliated, just still eatin’ crow. When I’m wrong I’m wrong…
June 9, 2008 at 1:57 am
“Finally, I made a contribution other than shaking hands at the end of the game.” — Tony Clark
June 9, 2008 at 2:00 am
#64@Oside Jon: Hoffman has 538 saves in 604 opportunities for a save percentage of .891.
June 9, 2008 at 2:10 am
Brian Giles is now fifth in the National League in on-base percentage at .420. Fifth is great considering Chipper is first at .504, Pujols is second at .474 and Berkman is third at .458.
Russell Martin is fourth at .422.
June 9, 2008 at 6:50 am
#65@JP:
You bet it does….=) I kind of figured you were joking but if you weren’t I’m always down for weird t-shirts.