tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post8230357844020953942..comments2023-08-06T05:23:18.212-07:00Comments on It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First: One Year LaterPaul DePodestahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-73758127874570910622009-06-19T12:54:27.979-07:002009-06-19T12:54:27.979-07:00I understand the practice to keep both players at ...I understand the practice to keep both players at the same level, but I would imagine that might differ from HS players to college players. One could argue that it is a little bit of a disservice to Darnell. IMO, there is no way the guy is in low A ball if not for the presence of Forsythe. <br /><br />Thanks for the answer. While I don't agree with everything the Padres do, I am encouraged by recent moves and this draft looks like a good one though Christian Friedrich would look better in a Padre uniform than Allan Dykstra at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-87367171870377853842009-06-19T12:51:31.871-07:002009-06-19T12:51:31.871-07:00Paul,
You often emphasize the importance of proce...Paul,<br /><br />You often emphasize the importance of process. So I wonder, Regardless of the quality of last year's draft, did you have a "lessons learned" process following it? Can you point on something you feel you did better this year?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813130896309249698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-64639704543270017652009-06-19T12:30:07.111-07:002009-06-19T12:30:07.111-07:00An organizational focus on OBP is great. But how ...An organizational focus on OBP is great. But how much do you think it is an inherent skill versus one that can be learned? <br /><br />On average a player's walk rate increases throughout his career. By drafting a player who already has a mediocre eye, do you expect this skill to mature the same way a player's ability to hit for power might? There are certain physical attributes a scout might look for in a player to project if he will hit for power... can plate judgment improve or is it just "as is"?<br /><br />Your track record on drafting players suggests your organization believes in the latter. Thanks!Gabe Gershenfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093179258121746639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-72156709181962319692009-06-19T12:02:12.132-07:002009-06-19T12:02:12.132-07:00Josh Hamilton,
Using him in the pen last summer w...Josh Hamilton,<br /><br />Using him in the pen last summer was in response to the volume of innings he had thrown for Wayne St before the draft. We always saw him as a starter, but we wanted to take it easy on him the first summer. We'll likely do the same this summer with some of new draftees.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-77727098206901696062009-06-19T11:54:03.458-07:002009-06-19T11:54:03.458-07:00Paul,
I think it's incredible that you do thi...Paul,<br /><br />I think it's incredible that you do this. Hope Padres fans appreciate it.<br /><br />Regarding Bass, you said: "Used exclusively in the bullpen in Eugene... Anthony moved back into the rotation this year." <br /><br />Is that a front office decision, or upon recommendation from scouts/managers who see him daily? Is it something that was intended when he was selected, or adaptation to his performance? <br /><br />Thanks.Josh Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03149053562602466287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-6613952747632594162009-06-19T10:01:23.517-07:002009-06-19T10:01:23.517-07:00bevormo,
I don't get the impression that Kyle...bevormo,<br /><br />I don't get the impression that Kyle was interested in playing pro ball.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-59212204032685333692009-06-19T10:00:37.938-07:002009-06-19T10:00:37.938-07:00wrveres,
Best pitch according to whom? :-)
Our ...wrveres,<br /><br />Best pitch according to whom? :-)<br /><br />Our development staff gave Jeremy a curveball during Instructional League last year that they believed would better complement his other pitches. He pitched his first game in AAA last night, and the game report noted how tight the rotation was on his curveball.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-75892828711468653022009-06-19T09:59:01.010-07:002009-06-19T09:59:01.010-07:00ross,
Galvez has been in Arizona in extended spri...ross,<br /><br />Galvez has been in Arizona in extended spring training, and he is scheduled to open the season in the Arizona Rookie League.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-18220962688065786242009-06-19T09:24:06.421-07:002009-06-19T09:24:06.421-07:00BA is saying Kyle Blanks has been called up ... wh...BA is saying Kyle Blanks has been called up ... what's the plan?<br /><br />THANKS for the blog and all the comments and answers to questions!!!Howard Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095313793815590418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-73626690108982501882009-06-19T08:58:12.068-07:002009-06-19T08:58:12.068-07:00Paul,
Is it unusual for someone like Kyle Thebeau...Paul,<br /><br />Is it unusual for someone like Kyle Thebeau who was drafted in Round 9 in '08 and returned to school to go undrafted the next year? Did he suffer an injury? Seems strange to me but I typically don't follow the draft too closely...thanks, excellent blog!Swastedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533931818228781948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-17097282475963469172009-06-19T08:26:12.460-07:002009-06-19T08:26:12.460-07:00Blanks promoted - is he starting tonight?Blanks promoted - is he starting tonight?Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717930854430889769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-2735081240139958132009-06-19T08:04:59.078-07:002009-06-19T08:04:59.078-07:00Paul,
What generally happens to someone like Theb...Paul,<br /><br />What generally happens to someone like Thebeau now? Does he go to an independent league and try to put his name in the 2011 draft? Does his agent call teams and try to get him signed as a free agent?Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154282058047138068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-75585216671666292762009-06-19T02:16:23.225-07:002009-06-19T02:16:23.225-07:00Hey Paul,
Jackson Quezada??? What is going o...Hey Paul,<br /> <br /> Jackson Quezada??? What is going on with him? I heard awhile ago that he was on his way to Lake Elsinore and I was getting excited about the competition between Oland and Quezada, but he hasnt pitched and is still inactive. What is going on???<br /> Also are there any updates on Garrison and Drew Miller? <br /> As always thanks a lotPadman42https://www.blogger.com/profile/16331881538439559579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-84099275717619146782009-06-18T23:56:43.867-07:002009-06-18T23:56:43.867-07:00Great post - thanks a lot! How common is it to pro...Great post - thanks a lot! How common is it to promote players during the season? It seems that a bunch of the Fort Wayne guys deserve to move it during the season rather than next year. Also, where does the room for this "generation of players" on the higher levels come from? I guess what I am asking is, what's the turnover in the minor leagues?<br />Thanks again for your effort to keep us updated!Linus Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17925226174952111504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-79746259895967612032009-06-18T23:39:34.182-07:002009-06-18T23:39:34.182-07:00Paul,
I just read an interview with Jeremy Hefner...Paul,<br /><br />I just read an interview with Jeremy Hefner, and he said that the organization took away his best pitch, his slider. <br /><br />I am curious as to the thinking that goes on behind this.Your Padreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08249977409470740248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-66885792457822483682009-06-18T20:06:53.077-07:002009-06-18T20:06:53.077-07:00I haven't noticed Jonathan Galvez playing in t...I haven't noticed Jonathan Galvez playing in the DSL this year, what's going on with him?<br /><br />He looked pretty good last year I hope that he's still in the mix.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365375915431115898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-28310725774247983352009-06-18T17:13:40.124-07:002009-06-18T17:13:40.124-07:00Howard Lynch,
Jaff has had some back tightness, b...Howard Lynch,<br /><br />Jaff has had some back tightness, but he's back in there tonight and already has two hits (as of the 4th inning).Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-38066770693112069482009-06-18T17:13:08.340-07:002009-06-18T17:13:08.340-07:00maestro876,
Scribner has been outstanding for us ...maestro876,<br /><br />Scribner has been outstanding for us and hasn't missed a beat since going to AA. His combination of strikes and an out pitch breaking ball certainly put him on the right track.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-38990906563916315542009-06-18T17:11:56.987-07:002009-06-18T17:11:56.987-07:00RC,
That's a fair question, as both are certa...RC,<br /><br />That's a fair question, as both are certainly deserving. The minor leagues, in general, are coming up on the end of the first half, and we generally like first year players to spend at least half a year at their first spot just to make sure they have their legs under them.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-85471305893911279772009-06-18T17:04:59.729-07:002009-06-18T17:04:59.729-07:00Decker hasn't played in a few days ... is he h...Decker hasn't played in a few days ... is he hurt?Howard Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10095313793815590418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-77156866392843698362009-06-18T16:38:33.526-07:002009-06-18T16:38:33.526-07:00Paul,
When you promote Darnell, make sure he take...Paul,<br /><br />When you promote Darnell, make sure he takes Nick Schmidt with him. Is there any reason for Nick to stay in Fort Wayne, other than building arm strength?field39https://www.blogger.com/profile/00214591750675764581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-35690739415726751522009-06-18T16:20:38.180-07:002009-06-18T16:20:38.180-07:00Paul,
I'm curious about a player we acquired ...Paul,<br /><br />I'm curious about a player we acquired via trade last year. Evan Scribner has been dominating as San Antonio's closer. Do you see a future for him in San Diego (though probably not this year)?maestro876https://www.blogger.com/profile/04953613120799468306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-13533661603226353892009-06-18T15:57:09.643-07:002009-06-18T15:57:09.643-07:00At what point do we promote Forsythe to AA and Dar...At what point do we promote Forsythe to AA and Darnell to high A ball?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com