Comments on: IGD: Padres @ Diamondbacks (19 Aug 08)

By: Ian C.

Ian C. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:21:21 +0000

pmac is f-ing horrible. easily my least favorite player in the padres org. next would be like ledezma and rodriguez

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By: Coronado Mike

Coronado Mike — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:02:57 +0000

#80@Coronado Mike: I meant to include that while P-Mac plays more positions, he can not really be considered a defensive player.

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By: Coronado Mike

Coronado Mike — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:01:48 +0000

#79@SDSUBaseball: I get the defensive arguement, but P-Mac has a major league line of: .208/.324/.330 Sure, it is only 220ab's, but how has he "already proved he can hit MLB pitching OK"?

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By: SDSUBaseball

SDSUBaseball — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:25:04 +0000

#78@JP: I dont think its way too early when you have P-Mac hitting well in portland and he already proved he can hit MLB pitching OK and play better defense at more positions than Myrow.

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By: JP

JP — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:15:50 +0000

#77@JP: correction : of course, Gerut is not a career minor league player and had 20-25 at bats before he got rolling in 2008. Myrow only has 18 or so at bats so yes, it is way early to call him done yet.

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By: JP

JP — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:13:20 +0000

#75@Ben B.: On the flip side, when you are a career minor leaguer and you get one last chance - you almost have to make an immediate splash (ig- Jody Gerut or even Edgar Gonzalez). It may not be fair but it is a reality.

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By: JP

JP — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:01:16 +0000

#74@Sean Callahan: It's amazing how shallow that ball was hit and still Giles threw a parachute. #75@Ben B.: Your probably right about Myrow - the Padres are trying to groom him into a pinch hitting role without being able to give him enough at bats to really feel comfortable. Tough situation for Myrow.

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By: Ben B.

Ben B. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:45:18 +0000

Valiant effort at the end, but there are too many guys on the roster that can’t hit (2 C’s, 2 SS’s) to carry 12 pitcher and still have good hitters up in key at bats in the ninth.

On Myrow, it’s way too few at bats to judge whether or not he can hit in the majors. It’s unfortunate that he’s probably never going to get a fair opportunity to prove himself in the majors, and especially not on this team with Adrian entrenched, but you might as well let him stay in the majors for the rest of the year. At least Myrow’s hit at some level, unlike Kazmar, Rodriguez, Hundley, and Carlin.

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By: Sean Callahan

Sean Callahan — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:44:11 +0000

Observations from the seats behind the San Diego bullpen (without reading the comments):

Tonight’s game reminded me of a little league game - 10 walks in 8 innings - with the Padres striking out that many times. Not quite sure how many the D’Backs staff walked, but it had to be at least six.

Giles has a really weak arm - Young scoring on that sac fly in the first seemed rather sad. Yes his OBP is great and he does a great job catching fly balls and playing the walls, but I always thought your right fielder was supposed to have the best arm in the outfield.

There was a group of fans chanting “Let’s go Beavers” in the ninth - classic!!

Hopefully tomorrow’s game is more “professional” from section 205.

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By: Loren

Loren — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:37:53 +0000

Rodriguez took a ball for a good ride but ended at least 15ft from the wall. Still good fight, what can I say? I think its time they move Banks to the bullpen where he might be better suited. his early great start was a glitch, not a consistent occurrence. He might be an outstanding long relief/middle reliever who can work 2+ innings. Bring up Geer and LeBlanc

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