Padres ain't fuckin' around

[seahawksfan234]

Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Wil Myers and Derek Norris? Shit I wish my Mariners had that kind of offseason.

Padres may very well have the best outfield in the majors. Can't really think of a team off of the top of my head with a better outfield.

 

[calsnowskier]

Kemp and Myers are still somewhat injury question-marks and both have potential clubhouse issues as well.

The Padres now have 4 legit starting OFers. That was a shit-show in LA last season. How will it go over in SD?

I like what SD has done (on the major-league level, at least; their system has been decimated). I just think that there are some rather large "ifs" with the guys they have acquired.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Kemp and Myers are still somewhat injury question-marks and both have potential clubhouse issues as well.

The Padres now have 4 legit starting OFers. That was a shit-show in LA last season. How will it go over in SD?

I like what SD has done (on the major-league level, at least; their system has been decimated). I just think that there are some rather large "ifs" with the guys they have acquired.

I would make a bet that Seth Smith is moved for a SS.

 

[calsnowskier]

I would make a bet that Seth Smith is moved for a SS.

I think there is a very good chance of that.

 

[LucklessPadresFan]

I like what we've done, and it's definitely a step up. If Kemp and Myers can stay healthy we have a definite shot at a wild card.

 

[HammerDown]

 

[Clayton]

So the NL has 2 super competitive divisions and the one that the Nationals win by default. You're slacking NL East...

 

[HammerDown]

 

[Montalban]

Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Wil Myers and Derek Norris? Shit I wish my Mariners had that kind of offseason.

Padres may very well have the best outfield in the majors. Can't really think of a team off of the top of my head with a better outfield.

Good time to be a Padres fan. Very exciting for the fans.

 

[calsnowskier]

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He has to clear out the OF. He does that, and maybe he restocked some of the system.

I have been kinda critical of the moves, but I actually like what they are doing, in a macro-sort of way. I listened to XX 1090 for a bit today, and boy were they excited for the Pads. I have never heard that kind if excitement from them.

The new group needed to make a semi-splash to get the fans attention. I think they have done that. Now, will they be able to translate into meaningful games in mid to late September?

 

[da55bums]

7 out top 8 threads have some reference of the Padres moves...


Hammertime is alone in his mancave with his "do not disturb" sign on the door. His dream for this sight is complete.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Seth Smith had a pretty good year with a 3.9 WAR and a .807 OPS. I'd imagine they could flip him for a decent SS. Would not be surprised if the Mariners were interested.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

This OF better hit though, it's going to be tremendously bad on defense.

 

[LucklessPadresFan]

This OF better hit though, it's going to be tremendously bad on defense.

LOL....you're right, but our offense is so f'ing bad, I'll take the bats over a suspect defense at this point.

 

[HammerDown]

 

[Montalban]

The Padres are making the Giants look like fools.

 

[HammerDown]

The Padres are making the Giants look like fools.

About damn time.


Three legit aces even if Josh Johnson doesn't materialize.

 

[tducey]

Whether or not the Padres get Hamels or not they've had a great off-season and will be a team to watch in the NL West.

 

[calsnowskier]

About damn time.

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Three legit aces even if Josh Johnson doesn't materialize.

3?

If healthy, Cashier can be an Ace. But health is a HUGE question with him.

Shields is a lower-end #1, not an Ace.

Who are you calling your 3rd Ace?

 

[HammerDown]

3?

If healthy, Cashier can be an Ace. But health is a HUGE question with him.

Shields is a lower-end #1, not an Ace.

Who are you calling your 3rd Ace?

Put it this way, cal...

Madison Bumgarner would have a tough time making the Padres rotation.

Maybe he could platoon at first?