tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post1965122882207795468..comments2023-08-06T05:23:18.212-07:00Comments on It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First: Last WeekPaul DePodestahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-52814350310630387182009-10-09T18:27:56.865-07:002009-10-09T18:27:56.865-07:00Paul,
Glad to see you were not part of the Putsch...Paul,<br /><br />Glad to see you were not part of the Putsch.<br /><br />After what many were calling his best season ever, it was surprising to see KT let go.<br /><br />I hope that he signs on with a team with a bigger payroll than the ones he was saddled with for so long in San Diego.<br /><br />I was also surprised to find out you were not interested in the GM job here. Was that truly the case or were you not considered for the position?WebSoulSurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03385605335746684528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-52730322958024217112009-10-09T14:06:49.427-07:002009-10-09T14:06:49.427-07:00Itay,
That's a good question, and I really do...Itay,<br /><br />That's a good question, and I really don't know the answer as this is the first change like this I've experienced (at least when it wasn't me...). However, though many of our players are young, I'm sure they've already experienced this side of the business with trades, releases, coaching changes, etc.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-82471187342313049592009-10-09T13:20:33.674-07:002009-10-09T13:20:33.674-07:00Thanks for the openness, Paul. Any chance you'...Thanks for the openness, Paul. Any chance you're poking a stick around other front offices to get some of your colleagues into the blogosphere? I wouldn't mind a period of glasnost in the baseball community, ha, and with what you're doing here (and KT has been doing with the media since he started) maybe it's happening. <br /><br />Also, if you have time, I'd be interested to hear what you have to say about what planetjeffy brought up with trading a GM in the middle of a contract. We've seen it before with Managers (Lou Piniella for Randy Winn) but is this even allowed with GMs?Josh Elwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12703550752411261367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-91177644532928583282009-10-07T14:39:51.336-07:002009-10-07T14:39:51.336-07:00Paul,
I understand why a new ownership would like...Paul,<br /><br />I understand why a new ownership would like to instill its own people (but not necessarily agree with it). Can you evaluate how teams react to such drastic changes? Especially a young team where many players may feel related to the GM that gave them their first opportunity? Is it similar to a regular GM replacement?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813130896309249698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-6578382653871737052009-10-07T11:41:14.671-07:002009-10-07T11:41:14.671-07:00This was a good article.
Even with the economic...This was a good article. <br /><br />Even with the economic realities as they are, I think the Padres are going to be well positioned in the future.<br /><br />Not to mention, I think the Padres are positioned to benefit from the economic downturn as you might get players at bargain rates who simply want a starting job. <br /><br />The human element is always a tough one, but most of the people in baseball seem to be professionals about it.<br /><br />A high OBP Milton Bradley with a couple of good hitters behind him could make for success in 2010.<br /><br />Hopefully, the patience at the plate will become contagious as the Pads could use a lot more of it.<br /><br />I don't think the young pitchers are far behind either. KT was a good one, but in my opinion all is well in San DiegoJohnny Ringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349703509430053218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-73708814511591903952009-10-07T11:18:03.669-07:002009-10-07T11:18:03.669-07:00Paul,
Well said. Well done.Paul,<br /><br />Well said. Well done.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12834783703709709964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-78514002130898622392009-10-07T06:38:41.348-07:002009-10-07T06:38:41.348-07:00Paul,
Thanks very much for the update and once ag...Paul,<br /><br />Thanks very much for the update and once again for the blog also. The news of the Pads losing KT, his Hawaiian shirts, affable nature and exceptional sludge-merchantry was pretty disappointing. To me, more than losing a Jake. No players coming back or monies freed up for others and the loss of a guy who has steered a franchise for so long. And he honestly seemed to live and love the part.<br /><br />I hope he lands a sweet position soon and has great success in all his endeavors that aren't versus the Pads.<br /><br />And Paul. Gotta say, after the KT firing and your prolonged absence, I was fearing the worst. Glad to see you're still on board and that I don't have to read another team's 'potentially dangerous' blog!<br /><br />Cheers!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952708895462218294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-50701680155299430622009-10-07T03:51:18.308-07:002009-10-07T03:51:18.308-07:00Mike Adams just finished one of the best seasons f...Mike Adams just finished one of the best seasons for a relief pitcher in the history of the game in terms of ERA and WHIP, yet nobody seems to have noticed.<br /> <br />Link- http://morehardball.blogspot.com/2009/10/mike-adams-historical-season.html<br /> <br />We'd appreciate the plug, and will return the favor.GM-Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06805746782773160139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-39987325288608565162009-10-06T22:20:53.701-07:002009-10-06T22:20:53.701-07:00Glad they are keeping you Paul, softens the blow o...Glad they are keeping you Paul, softens the blow of KT leaving. (who I expect to be employed as a GM very shortly).SammyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867587127075820440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-41961441514190594892009-10-06T21:47:17.135-07:002009-10-06T21:47:17.135-07:00How are people supposed to buy into the perfectly ...How are people supposed to buy into the perfectly good caricagture of you, when you spoil it with a thoughtful and empathetic piece like this?<br /><br />thank youfield39https://www.blogger.com/profile/00214591750675764581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-80125867988015820422009-10-06T20:14:24.325-07:002009-10-06T20:14:24.325-07:00Well put, Paul.
Your thoughtfulness and time has...Well put, Paul. <br /><br />Your thoughtfulness and time has never been more appreciated.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775926396341476225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-82075012789522191282009-10-06T19:52:01.515-07:002009-10-06T19:52:01.515-07:00Paul,
Since KT has another year left on his contra...Paul,<br />Since KT has another year left on his contract (for darn cheap if you ask me), could we have traded him to another team for a starting pitcher or something?Jeff Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280957458673098459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-57440124031627709722009-10-06T19:09:52.702-07:002009-10-06T19:09:52.702-07:00Michael,
Thanks for the kind words, but you'r...Michael,<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words, but you're still stuck with me.Paul DePodestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02560758061177027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-17098945850618067712009-10-06T18:22:19.717-07:002009-10-06T18:22:19.717-07:001st blog post in a while depo...due to recent news...1st blog post in a while depo...due to recent news, I now understand why.<br /><br />I just want to say on behalf of every San Diego fan, and every fan of baseball, thank you.<br /><br />I've always taken great pride in having KT steer our ship. When you came on board I was stoked. Anyone who follows baseball knows you both are some of the smartest guys in this sport, and it kills me to see you guys go. If I had the money, I'd buy the team and keep you guys.<br /><br />Good luck in the future. Whatever team scoops you up will be lucky.Michael Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997132280174847890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031950757212286354.post-58981924398435779582009-10-06T15:36:47.711-07:002009-10-06T15:36:47.711-07:00Mr. DePodesta -
I'm a current college studen...Mr. DePodesta - <br /><br />I'm a current college student working a couple of jobs within the industry and hope to break into Baseball Operations somewhere within the next few years. I've never posted to you before but I'd like you to know that your honesty and insight have done nothing but strengthen not only my love for baseball but the hundreds of other factors that make up, as you call it, the human element of the game. Best of luck to you and the Padres moving forward Mr. DePodesta, I can assure you I'll be following along.<br /><br />- Matt in PhoenixMatt Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04556560809931277648noreply@blogger.com