tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post4259675345538407085..comments2023-08-06T05:23:18.212-07:00Comments on It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First: Week in Review #3Paul DePodestahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-22476911819171743592009-05-11T10:01:00.000-07:002009-05-11T10:01:00.000-07:00Paul - don't fall too far behind ... we miss your ...Paul - don't fall too far behind ... we miss your reviews! As bad as the season has become, we're still Padre fans ... and appreciate your insights!<br /><br />Big news from yesterday ... Kyle Blanks played LF @ AAA Portland ... how'd he look out there???Howard Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095313793815590418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-12635751236633762972009-05-09T14:05:00.000-07:002009-05-09T14:05:00.000-07:00Paul, any plans to bring Kyle Blanks up soon?Paul, any plans to bring Kyle Blanks up soon?Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376203228699066628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-29224811946008573902009-05-08T16:05:00.000-07:002009-05-08T16:05:00.000-07:00Paul,
Is there a good resource to find out which P...Paul,<br />Is there a good resource to find out which Padres minor/major leaguers are still in Peoria working out? I've been trying to find out about guys like Stauffer, Prior, etc. but there doesn't seem to be any information around. Thanks for the help.David Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955832121483667812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-57535621585661615762009-05-07T14:57:00.000-07:002009-05-07T14:57:00.000-07:00I figure it's not good etiquette for you to show a...I figure it's not good etiquette for you to show a positive reaction to the #1 offensive weapon on our #1 competitor being benched for 50 days, so let me.<br /><br />Hurray Manny!<br /><br />If only you'd been caught before sweeping us in LA.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977153596017909485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-74805235820122691292009-05-07T12:32:00.000-07:002009-05-07T12:32:00.000-07:00Given that Orlando Hudson is still nursing an inju...Given that Orlando Hudson is still nursing an injured hand, wouldn't be a good idea to make him uncomfortable at the plate, after all it still hurts when he takes an awkward swing. If you throw him a lot of fastballs you will not get effect. Pitch him up an in, use both corners and change the speeds, and eye level.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971477979547986260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-78395089720646702942009-05-06T19:20:00.000-07:002009-05-06T19:20:00.000-07:00Week #4?
:-)Week #4?<br /><br />:-)Howard Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095313793815590418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-42208859172730056752009-05-06T12:41:00.000-07:002009-05-06T12:41:00.000-07:00Zawadzki is tearing up the Cal League. Looking at ...Zawadzki is tearing up the Cal League. Looking at his birthday he seems to be a bit old for his league. When you see a guy having success like this who is a bit old for his league, does the team consider moving that guy to a more age appropriate level midseason? Are there roster issues to take into account? It seems to me like you'd want to try to find out if the guy is turning into a real prospect, or if he's just beating up on less experienced players.Wonkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172909858566495091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-79667376212328446682009-05-05T14:21:00.000-07:002009-05-05T14:21:00.000-07:00Paul,
I may be overreacting, but a .150 avg. is a...Paul,<br /><br />I may be overreacting, but a .150 avg. is a sign of decline to me.<br /><br />I don't think he'll stay at .150 for the year, obviously, but you're talking about a RF with average range, below average arm, below average power, and (before this year) the ability to walk a lot but not advance.<br /><br />"Veteran Leadership" does not equal 9 million dollars to me.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725854231999021215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-12090683656010152642009-05-04T13:53:00.000-07:002009-05-04T13:53:00.000-07:00Paul,
This past series was one of the toughest I'v...Paul,<br />This past series was one of the toughest I've ever watched in 33 years of being a fan. To me the Padres seemed completely overmatched in every aspect of the game. We used to play competitive series against the Dodgers even when they clearly had more talent. Now, not only is the talent gap as striking as it's ever been, but the team just seems to be going through the motions...and it's only May!<br />Guys are having terrible at-bats, hacking early in the count, being unable to execute things like moving runners over or getting guys in from 3rd with less than 2 outs. Buddy seems clueless. How can he not bring in Bell in one of those close games? Giles is done, I think that's clear. It's no mystery to anyone where his power has gone but now he's lost the patience that made him worthwhile. Kouz seems to have taken 3 steps back and is certainly not of an age to be considered a prospect anymore. I think it's time to let Kouz go play in Portland for a while, let Chase play third and let Blanks hack his way through left field. I don't know. I'm depressed. I guess I can only say that when the new stadium was built I expected at the very least competitive teams. I think we all deserved that. I realize we'll never be the Yankees or Sox, but we have to make smart decisions and right now I see too much grasping at straws (see: the bullpen). When the inevitable trade comes, I just pray we don't get 50 cents on our Peavy dollar. <br />Sorry, that was just very hard to watch.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733554525459811263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-22852608600816586542009-05-03T00:38:00.000-07:002009-05-03T00:38:00.000-07:00Peter provides great coverage and analysis of Padr...Peter provides great coverage and analysis of Padres prospects over at Padres Run Down-he certainly deserves a spot on the links.<br /><br />I'd like to second hector's request for a draft preview.Paul Reamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05604428708854861666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-59333643901122375322009-05-02T20:57:00.000-07:002009-05-02T20:57:00.000-07:00Nick Schmidt back on the DL.....
Say it aint so J...Nick Schmidt back on the DL.....<br /><br />Say it aint so Joe.field39https://www.blogger.com/profile/00214591750675764581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-80679463587799031312009-05-02T10:41:00.000-07:002009-05-02T10:41:00.000-07:00You'll never win the close games when your best pi...You'll never win the close games when your best pitcher is sitting on the bench in the bottom of the 9th of a tie game and the guy on the mound is struggling.<br /><br />The Padres are still losing by the book. Thought you were supposed to be the smart guys in baseball.Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10079298712615311054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-60881696173519991982009-04-30T22:42:00.000-07:002009-04-30T22:42:00.000-07:00Paul,
Thanks for this blog... some great stuff, a...Paul,<br /><br />Thanks for this blog... some great stuff, and good to hear some of the cutting edge thinking going on in the front office.<br /><br />Knowing little more than what I've learned watching baseball for the last 30 years, it sure looks to me like Kouzmanoff lacks a timing element to his swing. He has an extremely quick trigger, but he often seems out of sync, with his bat getting through the zone too quickly. When he gets in tune, it's a beautiful thing to watch, but it's enormously frustrating at times, too.. <br /><br />Anyway, my question is... Have you ever seen a hitter and hitting coach work together to go back to the drawing board on the hitter's swing? Has it been successful with someone who has Kouz's talent? Or, by the time they get to the big leagues, are hitters reluctant to change because their recipe is the one that got them to the show?<br /><br />thanks,<br />DavidDavid Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11265851063380019384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-30107058885267551442009-04-30T16:39:00.000-07:002009-04-30T16:39:00.000-07:00Can the batting coach fine Giles for swinging at t...Can the batting coach fine Giles for swinging at the first pitch? Or get creative with an injury and just send him to the minors on a rehab assignment for a couple of weeks.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971477979547986260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-88799751888868446822009-04-30T07:54:00.000-07:002009-04-30T07:54:00.000-07:00field39,
Ugly question, but fair question.
Edmo...field39,<br /><br />Ugly question, but fair question. <br /><br />Edmonds was a very different case in that he had four years of declining performance when we acquired him. We were aware of that but were also aware that he had been playing with injuries in 2007. We were hopeful that though we weren't expecting his 1.000 ops days, he might return to his 2006 form (820 ops). Of course, after we did release him he has a .937 ops for the Cubs, which reverted all the way back to his 2005 form!<br /><br />Our guy on the other hand, has shown absolutely no signs of a decline over the past four years.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-71024219021048979172009-04-29T19:28:00.000-07:002009-04-29T19:28:00.000-07:00Hello Paul,
Ugly question time:
How much time do...Hello Paul,<br /><br />Ugly question time:<br /><br />How much time do you give to a struggling veteran in the last year of his contract? You drew the line with Edmonds at 103 plate appearances.field39https://www.blogger.com/profile/00214591750675764581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-28473945217057191362009-04-29T10:09:00.000-07:002009-04-29T10:09:00.000-07:00What I see is a .500 team that could get lucky onc...What I see is a .500 team that could get lucky once reinforcements come like a healthy Mike Adams, and Mike Prior.<br /><br />I would love to see Edwin Moreno be sent to the minors so he can work on a 3rd pitch. I like his stuff, but he needs another pitch.<br /><br />Will you do a draft preview here?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971477979547986260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-51684689814804330612009-04-29T09:01:00.000-07:002009-04-29T09:01:00.000-07:00DePo,
LOVE the blog! I do a nightly Padres MiLB r...DePo,<br /><br />LOVE the blog! I do a nightly Padres MiLB review on my blog, PadresRunDown. Can I get some love in your links? <br /><br />http://padresrundown.blogspot.comPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717930854430889769noreply@blogger.com