Padres vs Marlins
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The sad thing is that I was looking forward to your being back in town (and presumably posting) more than the Padres.
We are exactly where expected:
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/rpi
Actually, the Padres are a game better than expected. Woo-hoo!
With Troy Percival’s injury at Tampa Bay Devil Rays, who’d the Padres would want from that organization and who to trade?
I nominate Heath Bell for another arm (one major league ready starter). I haven’t looked into their system nor would I know who’s good even if I had. Or would another prefer a SS?
4: I’d bet that Bell is the closer next year here in San Diego. I doubt that he’s on the market unless we’re overwhelmed. If they were willing to give up Desmond Jennings (CF of the future) or Reid Brignac (SS prospect) I’d listen…
I wonder if Tampa or Milwaukee would be interested in Trevor? Giving Hoffy one last shot at the post-season might be win-win!
I don’t want the Padres to trade Heath Bell … he seems too valuable to the Padres … but if Jennings or Brignac are LaPorta-equivalents, then, as PaulR says, listening would seem to be prudent … and I’m confident that KT would … but I suspect he’s not shopping Bell at all …
FJ with lineups and good links today …
http://padres.mlblogs.com/
A nice look at Cedric Hunter …
http://www.baseballinfortwayne.com/2008/07/06/cedric-hunter-making-good-on-promise/
… with a shouout to GY/Ducksnorts …
If the Cubs are interested in Randy Wolf, do you think they’ll part with Rich Hill who’s been demoted to AAA and is struggling to regain his command?
If possible, the Padres should consider getting Pie as well. I don’t know how that’s going to work since the Cubs are not sure what to do with Pie. On one hand, he’s an insurance policy against Edmonds blowing up, on the other hand, they don’t want to hand him any job now that the OF is set with Murton as their 4th OF.
The Cubs cannot decide what to make of their young pitchers in Marshall and Gallagher either. Would the Padres be interested in them in Rich Hill is not available?
10: I doubt that the Cubs will give up Hill for Wolf. I just think that Hill probably has as good or better chance of helping the Cubs get to the postseason. The Padres should be talking to the Cubs though; the Brewers acquisition of Sabathia really puts the onus on the Cubs to do something.
I’d love to get Pie. I think it would take Wolf/Maddux+ young player(s).
Have we already taken a poll about who is going to the Pizza Feed event on Friday? I’m attending and hoping to see several Ducksnorters there. Instructions on how to attend/participate in the pregame talk with DePo are available at BP: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/unfiltered/?p=922
#6@LynchMob: I bet Hoffman doesn’t pitch for another team. That is my desire, at least.
Also, the Cubs are hot and heavy for Harden, a better target than Wolf or Maddux.
#13@Kevin: I’d also like to see Trevor retire here.
More broken Maple.
#13@Kevin: Trevor won’t pitch for another team this year. Next year who knows, I do not believe the Padres will sign him for another season. Then, it will all be up to Trevor
Great….MLBTV not loading due to slow internet connection.
GY: anyway to show current game score on the blog? Just wondering.
#17@Field39: It’s possible they re-sign him, maybe not as a closer.
It’s possible he retires.
I think pitching for another team is last on the list. It would seem neither party would want that. It would similar to Gwynn playing for another team.
#18@Oside Jon: 0-0 after 1st
#19@Kevin:
I think if Trevor has a good second half the Padres may resign him to a smaller deal/short term. Kind of like TGwynn did with contract based on plate appearances. Incentives, but nothing they could get screwed on if he totally collapses. Having said that I think Bell is closing next year.
#21@Oside Jon: I definitely agree with what you say about Hoffman. I think both sides would be agreeable to that.
As far as Bell, I’m not sure if they will do that.
The thing is, Bell pitches in higher leverage situations right now. Hoffman often comes in with three-run leads and gives up one or two runs and gets the save. Bell is quite a bit better than Hoffman right now and pitches in the tougher situations. He just doesn’t get the “cool” saves next to his name.
Kouz just got Petcoed again. A nice double though.
KK’s hitting doubles again. Good sign !
#22@Kevin: Based on everything you said, Bell has high trade value and may not be around in any capacity next season.
#25@Field39: I could see that.
0-0 after 2nd
#22@Kevin: Well said and agreed. I think Bell will be great in that roll because of the high leverage situations. If Hoffy retires it’s a no brainer that Bell closes unless he’s traded. If he’s traded, and Hoffman retires than what’s the backup plan?
Wow, a caught stealing. I can’t see how it happened though.
#27@Oside Jon: Well, Towers has been good at answering those types of questions. The No. 5 starting is more important than any reliever because of the innings each of them pitch.
0-0 after 3rd
Marlins 2-0
#29@Kevin: Yep. Agreed about KT and innings pitched.
Thanks for the score updates. Gonna do gameday.
Getting this error mesage thru mlbtv (ticking me off!!!)
Records show that your account is currently logged in on multiple computers. Customers are not permitted concurrent use of a single subscription.
I’m not logged in on numerous computers…..Going to cancel mlbtv manana!!!
2-0 Miami
#32@Oside Jon: The MSN homepage has a FoxSports link that allows you to follow the game for free. Its usually a batter or two behind, but its an easy way to follow the game if you are at work etc
#32@Oside Jon: I have yet to have a problem with mlbtv. I also like Gameday’s new 3-D thing.
Cantu had a two-run homer.
#35@Turbine Dude: In fact, I have the Dodger/Braves game running in another window.
Headley: solo HR
I keep expecting to see Carlin reciting Playboy Playmate stats before he throws the ball.
Kuroda with a perfect game so far after 5 innings.
#39@Turbine Dude: Why is that?
Was that Greg’s last inning, as a Padre?
42: I doubt it. Isn’t the trading deadline end of the month?
#41@Kevin: He’s as intense and looks just like the catcher in Major League II.
Come on Padres, beat these Marlins.
OT: What’s up with OG? There’s no mention of him being injured on padres.com.
Bud Black actually managing to win the game even with Maddux low pitch count, PH by PMac. Let’s hope this works as a win to reinforce the notion.
#46@Turbine Dude: Tanning accident.
Kuroda perfect game still intact after 7 IP.
49: And his pitch count is at 65.
Come on Corey. Preserve this margin.
WOW! VERY unlike a*shole Joe West to reverse one of his crew’s call.
#52@Turbine Dude: My bad. Joe just put the skids to the Marlins Manager.
Come on Scott. Hit one right here.
Earlier in the game they mentioned there’s a new Lolita’s location opening up downtown. Anyone know where it is?
Perfect game gone in LA.
Let’s go, Khalil. Spit on those sliders outside.
Dang it.
Gotta love Khalil.
#55@anthony: I tried finding something on Google, no luck. However, I don’t trust Mexican resturaunts outside of the southwest.
Drat. An insurmountable lead now. Crap.
This is exactly why I didn’t want the Padres to recall Rodriguez — as the starters in the infield are pretty set and don’t need many days off – he’s going to be used mostly as a pinch-hitter. Unfortunately he can’t hit so it’s just throwing away an out. Why carry an offensive player (especially when you only have 5 bench players) that can’t hit? For that inning or two when you need a defensive replacement?
All hopes now lay in beating Kevin Gregg for the win. Definitely doable. Right? Right!
Come on Edgar. Get on base.
91-pitche complete game for Kuroda. one hit, no walks, six Ks.
That was impressive. On the bright side, at least they didn’t get shut out!
Hmmmm. You the FO has got to look at all aspects of hitting at petco. The lighting, batters eye, hieght of the mound, wind direction, there has to be a reason Padres hitters are so bad and ordinary pitchers are so good at petco.
Some enterprising young grad student in physics ought to make a PhD out of it. Sandy should hire an expert to study it, serious.
There has to be a reason.
Of course, it could be that Padre hitters just suck.
BTW, Wally, consider making family plans after the ASB, FO needs a sacraficial lamb.
Ok I went to the cowboyjoewest.com site as suggested by Matt. You can buy his CD (7 tracks) for 12.99 or buy ALL 7 tracks individually for only $8. If I had this kind of marketing plan I would have a short fuse too!