The Official San Diego Padres Thread

[chilli311]

Quote: Originally Posted by Alliball

There was nobody on when Adrian attempted to bunt twice. The Dodgers had the shift on, so why not try to get something started. They hadn't seen a baserunner in the last 7 or so hitters. I still don't know why people get so excited about things that happen in the first few games. If these were two games in the middle of July not a word would be said.

You sure? I thought I recall having baserunners on when he came up. Either way, it's a ******** call. If the bases were empty, why would a guy with his speed want to bunt? He had one bunt single last summer against the Giants that worked, but it was on the first pitch. If it doesn't work then, the surprise is over, so swing away.

It's not that it's happening so early, it's the fact that Black's managing has been questionable in the past, and this season isn't looking like it's going to be any different.

[BatsareBugs]

Quote: Originally Posted by Alliball

There was nobody on when Adrian attempted to bunt twice. The Dodgers had the shift on, so why not try to get something started. They hadn't seen a baserunner in the last 7 or so hitters. I still don't know why people get so excited about things that happen in the first few games. If these were two games in the middle of July not a word would be said.

To be honest, it's tough to discuss anything here when negativity just surrounds the thread, and I am part of the problem.

Given that I don't expect much, what the heck do I have to lose with discussing the Padres when they aren't expected to do anything this season? Did Giants fans here completely give up and stop discussing their team when they were predicted to be the joke of the NL West last season? Nope. Don't Pirates fans still post, even though they have endured an unbelievable amount of losing seasons in the past two decades? Nope. I don't root for any other team and if I do root against the Padres, I'm never serious about it.

I think some people may be intimidated from being a "Why do you root for this organization?" They may be incompetent, they may do things I necessarily don't agree with or would have liked something done differently, but I grew up watching this team, heck being as "uneducated" and clueless about the Padres from 2001 to now, it's much like how others grow into being fans of their respective teams. Bkrich had more access to the Angels growing up than he did with the Padres, and while having some interest in the Padres, has been a true fan of the Angels.

On a side note, the Padres will announce a new COO/President today. I wish I could remember the name, but I still have marketing concepts running around my mind.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rag3vsW0rld

To be honest, it's tough to discuss anything here when negativity just surrounds the thread, and I am part of the problem. Given that I don't expect much, what the heck do I have to lose with discussing the Padres when they aren't expected to do anything this season? Did Giants fans here completely give up and stop discussing their team when they were predicted to be the joke of the NL West last season? Nope. Don't Pirates fans still post, even though they have endured an unbelievable amount of losing seasons in the past two decades? Nope. I don't root for any other team and if I do root against the Padres, I'm never serious about it. I think some people may be intimidated from being a "Why do you root for this organization?" They may be incompetent, they may do things I necessarily don't agree with or would have liked something done differently, but I grew up watching this team, heck being as "uneducated" and clueless about the Padres from 2001 to now, it's much like how others grow into being fans of their respective teams. Bkrich had more access to the Angels growing up than he did with the Padres, and while having some interest in the Padres, has been a true fan of the Angels. On a side note, the Padres will announce a new COO/President today. I wish I could remember the name, but I still have marketing concepts running around my mind.

Here are my problems with the Padres. If they don't care about winning championships, and it's more than obvious they don't, why should I spend my money and my time rooting for them?

And even bigger problem, is for DirecTV subscribers in San Diego area, I can't watch the Padres on TV even if I wanted to. Due to their absurd Cox cable deal (a deal, which their director of operations himself told me was a bad deal in a telephone call).. The only chance I have to watch this team, is to go to Petco.

Not only have they made it hard to root for them due to their lack of commitment to winning, but they've totally alienated me as a fan, by making it absolutely impossible to follow the team, due to a shortsighted TV contract.

[BatsareBugs]

Adrian you're a power hitter, not a bunter.

[BatsareBugs]

Quote: Originally Posted by bkrich83

Not only have they made it hard to root for them due to their lack of commitment to winning, but they've totally alienated me as a fan, by making it absolutely impossible to follow the team, due to a shortsighted TV contract.

This.

Is there any timetable when that mistake expires?

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rag3vsW0rld

This. Is there any timetable when that mistake expires?

I had sent an email to the Padres about my displeasure with this deal. To their credit they actually did call me back.

I believe he said the deal runs through the 2010 season. So if my memory serves 2011 would be the soonest we would be rid of that deal.

I have the guys card, maybe I'll give him a call to get a status on this deal.

[Marino]

Loved the squeeze bunt by Gonzalez. Talk about taking yourself out of a game there. 1 more game tomorrow, 12:35 PT, Kershaw vs Correra.

[bkrich83]

Bad news the TV deal runs through 2011.

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