Sunday, April 28, 2013

Padres sweep Giants, win 4th straight

Making it short because I have a pool party to attend, but what a sweet game at Petco Park today!



Going for the sweep of the Giants coming into the Sunday day game, the Padres didn't disappoint getting an offensive surge with 3 home runs, including a new-fence-aided Alexi Amarista 2-run shot and jacks by Headley and Hundley as well. It is nice to see the Padres get some production via the long ball since timely hitting isn't always there. Why not just score all runners at one time by hitting the ball over the wall?

Jason Marquis, although slightly shaky, was able to put off a much needed start for the Padres going 6.2IP and only surrendering 2 runs to the Giants lineup. Having to work out of bases loaded jams and runners continually on base isn't a good thing, but getting out of them with small scrapes is what Padres pitches need to do more often. Get out of jams without more than one run is great.

I am glad this series is over though. I was slightly looking forward to the higher attendance games and banter between both sides, but I had enough of it today. I couldn't even get into the park before I was angered by Giants fans who seem to turn up by the millions when they play at Petco Park.

Anyways, got the 6-4 win with another Huston Street save and we got the sweep from our Northern California rivals. I call that a great weekend.

Let us build on this four game winning streak and see if we can piece together a few series victories and get our record back to something respectable. It is obvious that Chase Headley back in the lineup is an amazing thing as today he smacked two doubles, one down each line, and a home run to dead center. His power is still there in all areas and the lineup is greatly impacted because of it. Get Norf, ECab, #WillTheThrill on base ahead of him, and the Padres will score some runs.

Go Padres!

Friday, April 26, 2013

Giants Fans: Are you for Real or are you on the bandwagon! Take the Quiz!

For all of those who didn't know, or I guess didn't want to know, our friendly kind-of-rivals from the north, the San Francisco Giants, will be bracing us with their presence this weekend at Petco Park.


Congrats on your 2012 title, really. You caused the Tigers to ultimately collapse and hand you four straight games. 2 in 3 years awfully impressive.

But how many of you Giants fans have been around since pre, lets say, pre-2010, before title #1?

Do you remember players like Will Clark, Matt Williams, Jeff Kent, Kirk Rueter and J.T. Snow just to name a few. I would know them because I have actually paid attention to baseball in Northern California after 2002 and before 2010.


So, let us test your knowledge. Do you really have what it takes to be a real Giants fan or are you just on the wagon until the tire busts? I'll serve you up some easy ones.

QUIZ TIME and you can't use internet

1.
Hint: it is NOT Buster

2. In the 1989 World Series, which team did they play and what significant event happened?
3. Who did the Giants play in the 2002 World Series?
4. What was the Giants old ballpark named AND what names have the new ballpark had?
5. Who was the last pitcher to earn his 300th win with the Giants?
6. Where did the Giants play before they moved to the Bay Area? Bonus: What was their former name
7. Name two previous Giants managers. No Bruce Bochy is no an answer
8. How many starts did Barry Zito get in the 2010 World Series?
9. Who is your mascot?
10. Where do Giants play their Spring Training home games?
SEE ANSWERS AT BOTTOM

I can almost guarantee you Padres fans spanked you here. Seriously.

But seriously, come to Petco Park. Sure, you have owned us lately going 27-12 since 2011 and 6-3 in Petco Park last year, but we welcome your attendance.

Buy up tickets and buy up all of them. Sell out our park. Buy our beers and our hot dogs and our snow cones and enjoy life in San Diego for the weekend. We will gladly take your money, because Padres fans know, we need it.


ANSWER KEY:
1. Gerald LOL
2. A's, earthquake

3. Angels
4. Candlestick, Pac Bell, SBC Park, AT&T











5. Randy Johnson

6. NY, Gothams
7. Felipe Alou, Dusty Baker
8. 0
9. Lou Seal
10. Scottsdale

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Hey Padres fans, Go See The Storm instead

The Padres are bad. I cannot say the worst, because well, there is one team that is still currently worse than them, thank goodness. But yes, it is fair to say the wins won't come in bunches this year from what the fans are currently seeing.

This makes me think of other options. As much fun as it is to go to Padres games, it loses a little of the luster of attending when you are going to see their "best" pitchers get raked for 5+ runs a start and their "starters" (*coughVolquezcough*) continuously strike out with the bases loaded.
These are your "#1" and "#2"

So, I thought, and I came to the conclusion: Why not go see Lake Elsinore play? I mean, it still is professional baseball, right? Why not give the minor leagues more of a chance. The more I thought, the more it made sense.

Talent
First, the Storm have brought several players up to the Padres organization over the years. Checking out their notable alumni, they actually have seen several Padres  come up, such as Chase Headley, Kyle Blanks, Nick Hundley and the great Jake Peavy. Some of the players you will see will make it to the big leagues, and with the Padres playing the way they are, it might be sooner than later. And hey, the other teams who actually develop their minor league players play as well. Could see Mike Trout before he is MIKE TROUT.

Cost
Also thinking about my wallet, it would be cheaper to go see a Storm game instead. Looking at the Storm ticketing system, the most expensive ticket you will buy is $15, and that will land you right behind home plate. Coming from someone who is a die hard baseball fan in general, sitting in awesome seats at a professional game for cheap is right up my alley. Seeing how Padres tickets behind home plate can run you $80 or more just to sit close to another strike out, do you really want to put that much money into a losing product?  Also, to go along this, for our military members, you can get 4 reserved tickets or free on Monday with valid military ID. Who says only the big club supports our men in uniform?

Promotions
When it comes to the perks of seeing a baseball game, the Storm have promotions that kick the big league clubs booties all over the park. Every week, they have weekly promotions that go on the entire season:
Margarita Mondays: $2 margaritas and military get 4 free reserved tickets with military ID
2-riffic Tuesdays: 2 for 1 tickets and $2 specials around the stadium
Wacky Weenie Wednesday/Wine Down Wednesday: My personal favorite of unlimited FREE hot dogs around the stadium and also wine tasting specials until the 7th. Who needs all you can eat seats at Petco when you have this option?
Thirsty Thursday: $1 Beer and Soda all game long. Basically, get drunk cheap.
Fireworks Friday: Fireworks at game. I mean, fireworks are fun wherever you see them, right?
Social Media Saturday: Follow them on FB/Twitter and get deals and oh yeah, FREE HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH DRESSING
Sunday Funday: Kids announce the game, help with grounds crew and run the bases. If you have kids, this could be a great opportunity to make their almost-big-league-dreams come true.

Besides the weekly stuff, throw in  Star Wars night on May 11th,  Fleece Blanket giveaway May 25th, SUPERHERO NIGHT June 29th and Chase Headley Jersey Giveaway July 27th and you hav have a better lineup than the Padres do already.
Star Wars Night: We are all winners/


Promotions. Good stuff.

Location
Well, I will admit it is not the most ideal for all of those South County folks, but for all of the North County livin's, Lake Elsinore isn't too far up the 15 to say that you can't go. A quick 45 minute drive for $1 beer, if I do my math correctly, would be 8 beers for every 1 at Petco. You are actually saving money this way.

Same Result
Ok, so the Storm are currently 5-13 as I right that, and thats perfectly fine with me. If you follow the Storm, it will just prepare you for what to expect when you watch the Padres. Basically, this minor league team prepares you for the show as a fan the same way as it does for the players. And at the end of the day, who cares who wins or loses at this park, we are just here to see baseball at this point.
Charlie Brown recently was named to the Padres starting rotation



So, I urge you all to try out some Lake Elsinore Storm games this 2013 year. I know I will.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Top 10 Most Annoying Things to see at the park

There are so many good things to see at the baseball park from your team taking the field to hearing the crack of the bat to watching your favorite player smack a home run.

As much good as there is, I can't help but notice how many things piss me off when I attend a baseball game and quite frankly should be all together abolished. So, here is my guide of the worst 10 things that occur when attending a baseball game.

1. The wave
When will they banish this Satan worshiping thing? Usually started out by a group of snot-nosed, attention seeking kids or someone with a little too much alcohol trying to get everyone in the stadium to stand up and go around in circles over and over. I hate it. When I am trying to watch runners on first and second to see if we go with the sac bunt or let the eight-hitter swing away, I don't need the 87 year old grandma standing up in front of me in cult-like fashion following through with a pointless ritual. Please, oh please, get rid of this.
Not even Spicoli would ride this "tasty wave"


2. Little kids
I cannot stand these awful creatures at the ballpark. Although it is probably awesome to bring your kid to their first game or even back to the ballpark and dress them up as your little trophy, they tend to ruin the game for me. Sitting there asking from everything under the sun such as cotton candy and ice cream that runs all down their face and listening to them cry after their parents won't buy them anymore food and they are bored.

Once old enough to walk, I am gonna shove my son down in a seat hand him a beer and show them the game of baseball. Not really, but I would have a lot more respect for that than a parent who lets their six year old climb all over my chair who has no clue on earth who is up to bat or further, that they are at a sporting event, let alone a baseball game. If they don't want to watch the game, hire a baby sitter and leave them at home.

Disagree with me? Well I have one simple question to ask: have you ever sat in family section?

3 That guy rooting for other team
You know who I speak of. No not the nice couple from Colorado clapping when Todd Helton slaps a sixth-inning single. No, I am talking about the douche bag from San Francisco standing up and proclaiming to everyone at Petco Park that Angel Pagan is God's gift to man and that his single when down 6-1 in the 8th makes him the greatest player to walk to earth.

Don't be this guy...
I don't mind other teams fans coming to Petco Park because I have come to expect it. We are a transplant city and we are going to get a lot of strays from other cities with their fanhood ingrained, but they way they present themselves is cause for concern. You are a guest in our house, so act like one. Douche.

4 Sitting on the sunny side.
You know what I am talking about weekday day-gamers or the Sunday matinee. Get to the park and forget where the sun rises and sets (sets in the south right?) and you get to the stadium to find out you could bake a steak on your seat. Then to make matters worse, you look over at the shade side and its just like "sup? We are nice and cool over here, how's that tan line coming?" Don't you just hate that? Trying to use your Blue Print as a fan while the people with brains seem to be laughing as they enjoy their snow cones that don't melt to a puddle within 60 seconds. Put in the research or buy yourself a nice pair of glasses. Or better yet, attend Knockaround Sunglasses night on May 17th as the Padres rock their throwbacks.
Actual video of me from Petco Park


5. Ushers
I know you are trying to do your job, but I know where my seat is. After kindergarten, I think most of us had the general grasp of what reading is, so thanks man in the straw hat, I can take it from here. The real thing that pisses me off is when you try to check my ticket in section 327. Do you really think I am sneaking into the last section of the upper level? You should feel bad for me.


Exception: Q Guy. This guy is boss.

6. The overly drunk guy
I have nothing against someone having a few brews at the game and keeping in manageable. Not a drinker myself, but I can understand it still. But the overly drunk guy crosses the line. The guy that stands up and tries to draw attention to himself the whole game. The guy yelling out slurs and cussing at people. The guy blocking my view of home plate. The guy who is too sloppy to control himself. Don't be this guy at the game. Unless you do something cool.

Example: Remember this?


7. People talking on their phone
As much fun as it is to listen to you fight with your girlfriend or ask mom to wash your work clothes for you, I am trying to watch a baseball game. I am trying to pay attention and it is a little hard to do that with you yapping to someone who isn't at the game with no regard for the people around you. I get it, sometimes you need to make a call. Either make it quick or get up and go talk somewhere else. Your friends and everyone else around you will thank you and respect you.

8. Uneducated women
Have you ever heard any of these quotes:
"Did they get a touchdown?"
"How many points do they have?"
"Is it over yet?"

How embarrassing right? I understand not all girls are going to be sports nuts or have the passion for the game as their boyfriend does, but when you ask them who their favorite player is and they respond "Babe Ruth" you need to get them out of their ASAP. Boyfriends, it is your duty to let your girlfriends in on the amazing game of baseball. Teach them the basics and some basic knowledge of the game and make it more fun for them by understanding what the guy in the tight pants is doing throwing the ball at the other tight pants guy while he uses a broom handle to hit it into where the people sit.

And girls, this isn't a place to have your "night out". If you can't name at least 3 players in the starting lineup, I suggest you head out to the Gaslamp District, I don't need you getting drunk and yelling about make up while I am trying to watch Everth Cabrera steal second.

9. Concession prices
Seriously, $6 for a hot dog at Petco Park. This is barbaric. This is worse than Communism. You should not be charging almost more than the minium wage workers hourly pay for a meat tube made of pig guts. I guess they are trying to do their part by making veggie dogs $4.



10. People that show up late
Don't start yelling at me yet. I understand, some people have other priorities first. Work, kids, school yada yada, but when you have the ability to get to the game on time, get their on time. You look like a fool walking in at the start of the third-inning, and it is just plain rude. They won't let you into a play once it has started and I feel this should carry over to baseball. They are here to perform for you and you should respect them as a fan enough to get to the park 20 minutes earlier. Or better yet, don't show up at all and use the money to buy a watch or I guess a cell phone that reads time accurately.



Have you been a victim of these? If so I apologize. But, if you are an offender, I am personally calling you out for you to raise your ballpark etiquete standards and make the game more enjoyable and fun for those around you. We are all here to watch the Padres cruise to victory, so let us do it the right way.

Go Padres!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Baseball fans: Stay Boston Strong

I am going to make this one short and sweet, I just simply love how baseball fans have come together to support Boston in their time of need.


Just because two low-lives want to set off some bombs does not mean he can divide this country. All they did was unify it, and it was awesome to see baseball fans come together.

Whether it was moments of silence across the USA at stadiums or playing "Sweet Caroline" in honor of Fenway Park, it was great to see so many coming together. Last night, at Angel Stadium, I was able to sing "Sweet Caroline" and made me think of my times at Fenway Park over the years. What a great experience.



If you don't believe me, just check out this video. Love the American flag.

Or just watch David Ortiz drop an F-Bomb to Fenway Park in his pre-game speech.



We all may have different team affiliations, but I can safely say we are all die-hard fans of America.



Go USA.

Friday, April 19, 2013

Let's play the "What If" game: Padres Edition.

As fans, you probably talk about a lot of "what if" scenarios with your friends, most likely a few unrealistic feats that are fun to joke around with while playing video games and eating leftover pizza.

But with the Padres, the entire season can be said to be based off of a "what if" scenario" and I just wanted to point out a few big ones that Padres are going to be facing in the next few months.

"What if Edison Volquez doesn't turn his season around"
This is a highly likely scenario. Volquez has been serving up batting practice so far. So far, he has started off 0-3 with a 11.68 ERA (ouch). It is not like this is a new thing neither. Last year he went 11-11 with a 4.14 ERA and career 4.64 ERA lifetime. Seeing this, it is not like he about to hit his prime and start dominating. A guy with a mediocre fastball, terrible mechanics, and can hit his spots as well as Matt Kemp's hitting this early part of the year.

Is that Edison Volquez career I see?

Solution? Drop him out of the rotation. You have two arms in Andrew Cashner and Anthony Bass who are licking their chops to get back in the starting rotation. Bass so far has had some success in his 10.2 innings showing a 3.38 ERA and striking out 10, almost a strike out an inning. He has had struggles as a starter, just look at last year, but I have more faith in him than our so-called Opening Day starter.  Cashner as well could be a viable option. Once he gets back in the rhythm of things, I think he could be an effective starter. We saw great flashes of him last year as a starter, picking up some wins. It would be nice to give him a chance and maybe make the argument that the Anthony Rizzo trade was not a complete failure on Padres management. 100 MPH fastball is something worth using often.

"What if Chase Headley doesn't perform as well as last year"
Well, even though as I fan, I would like him to do so, I do not think he will put up similar numbers, but I still think he will be good. When looking up his fly ball tracks from last year, almost 25% of fly balls he hit left the yard, an extremely high number for any MLB player. Also, he may take a few weeks to get himself back fully from injury, so basically, the first month is a wash.

Although, the batters in front of him have been playing well. Chris Denorfia is turning himself into a every day starter and one of the few Padres who can hit .300, mix that in with a Everth Cabrera who has been swinging well and a Will Venable who has been able to get on base, Headley may have a lot of runners to drive in in front of him, so the RBI totals will be there. If he can get some power out of Yonder Alonso, Kyle Blanks and  Yasmani Grandal when he returns, maybe he will have some protection in the lineup.

Anyways, if he doesn't perform, he will most likely stay a Padre because his trade stock will plummet, and if he does, well, lets just hope management keeps their promise.

"What if Cameron Maybin never gets good again"
Unfortunately, this could be a sad reality for the Padres. The Padres "Player of the Year" in 2011 to batting just over .200 in 2012, to not even sniffing .100 batting average while obtaining an early wrist injury. It makes me cringe every time I remind myself we signed him 5yr/$25, a really premature move considering he only had one good year to go off of. I know the guy is 26 years old and still can hit his prime, but I only see him as a defensive factor and someone who swings for the fences but comes up short. If only he could play like his doppelganger, Dexter Fowler, who is becoming a force in Colorado.

What is Maybin doing in a Rockies uniform?


Maybin also is going to have a hard time finding any time on the field if Kyle Blanks really does come back for good the the bigs. With the power Blanks provides, the consistency of Denorfia and the inability to sit Quentin, Maybin might as well see himself as the 5th option in the outfield for the Padres.

"What if Denorfia plays like this all year?"
Answer: He will. The guy is a career .284 hitter and has become an instant spark plug and reliable bat in the lineup. As one of my favorite players since he has come to the Padres, I am really pushing for him to continue his early success as a full time player instead of someone who splits time with Venable in right. It would be nice to find a surprise bat in the lineup.

Just think of the lineup if players play up to potential:
Cabrera
Denorfia
Headley
Alonso
Quentin
Blanks/Venable
Hundley
Gyorko

That is a lot of power potential to hit balls into shorter Petco fences and make pitchers actually think twice about the Padres lineup even without Grandal. I am seeing a few guys who have 20+ home run potential.

"What if the Padres turn it around?"
They can. I really, truly believe that they can. They just need to get more out of their pitching staff. All of these early exits by starting pitching has really taken a toll on the bullpen and logging a lot of extra innings on them. I feel bad for a guy like Thad Weber who's sole purpose was to come up and eat innings for the big league club, only to be sent back down. If we can get pitching like we did in LA and string a full quality starts together, maybe, just maybe, the Padres can push for a .500 record. I am sold that the Padres have a good lineup who can score runs, just ask Papa John's, who has been dishing out 40% coupons all year because of it. If you can combine the pitching with the hitting, the Padres can be an underrated force against overrated teams.

"I got you, Padres fans"


The Padres aren't as bad as their record shows. They are just struck with the injury bug and playing to what they are expected to play at. Remember the second half last year? All the same pieces are here, I know they can play like that. Lets hope they can know that for themselves.

Go Padres!


Thursday, April 18, 2013

The 15 Greatest Baseball Movies of All Time

Like many baseball fans, I am a nerd for baseball movies. From the start, my bias is there. I am going to like it because it is about my biggest passions I have. If it is about baseball, you can count me in always as a guy who will go see it with you.

What I have here is the ultimate list of baseball movies I have seen. Regardless of whether or not you agree with me, you are wrong. These here are the 15 greatest baseball movies of all time. If you haven't seen at least half of these movies, you do not deserve to be a baseball fan and you should spend you time following European Soccer, golf or some other useless game.

15. For Love of The Game
Pitches better than Verlander


Kevin Costner is baseball movies. He does a great job in every one he has been in and did not fail in this one. Aging Tigers pitcher pitching his final game in the big leagues as the whole country follows his bid for a perfect-o. And Vin Scully does the announcing. I know he is a Dodger guy, but man is a legend and gets a pass in my book.







14. The Benchwarmers


Okay, I know, this is kind of pathetic for baseball movies, but it had to make my list. With Rob Schneider mowing down little league kids as a 30+ year old man, it doesn't really make sense to me neither. Somehow, I get a laugh watching Napolean Dynamite swing a bat, and oh yeah, there is this part...

I do not believe the 25 Metacritic score does it justice.

13. Fever Pitch


I will publicly admit my bias in saying I am part Red Sox fan. Growing up with a family friend playing for them, it was hard not for me to be drawn by the appeal of the Green Monster and Fenway at age 5. Plus, bragging rights against my friends. Anyways, Jimmy Fallon is awesome and fits his role perfectly as an obsessed Boston Red Sox fan on the way to the World Series. Plus, his room is what ever baseball fan dream of.

Two words: Yankee Toiletpaper





12. The Scout


Steve Nebraska has to be the greatest fictional baseball player ever to play the game of baseball. A guy who gets carried to the field on a thrown, throws 112 MPH and can hit bombs both ways without steroids? Even the fact that he is played by Brendan Fraser gets overlooked when you see the hilarity of this movie.

Highlight of this movie? His 81 pitch perfect game in the World Series after he is flown in by a helicopter. He is more Boss than George Steinbrenner.



11. Little Big League



I think what makes this movie so great is the time this movie came out.  I was four at the time so in a few years after I was able to understand, it was awesome seeing someone around my age coach a professional baseball game. Getting big leaguers to help me with my math homework would have been a dream come true.

Spoiler: Griffey robs a home run at the end and the Twins lose. That part is so cool.



10. The Rookie


A true story of a school teacher turned professional baseball player? Sign me up. I am a sucker for rags to riches stories and things of that nature. I remember seeing this movie when it came out in theaters and thought it was amazing and I still do.






9. Rookie of The Year


If you were a kid, at some point you have pretended to be Henry Rowengartner. Breaks arms then becomes a professional baseball player? Throw in Gary Busey and the crazy hitting coach and you have a instant childhood classic.

Most unrealistic part of this movie? Cubs winning the World Series.





8. Angels in the Outfield


Joseph Gordon Levitt before his was a star apparently was an orphan kid who loved the Angels, prayed to God and had the Angels win the pennant. Maybe they need a remake of this for the team this year, because Anaheim hasn't seen a worse team since George Knox was running the show. I could watch this movie everyday. Whoever doesn't think JP is coolest doesn't deserve to be my friend.





This also happens to be the theme song for my softball team as well.

7. Moneyball


Lets get to a serious movie. Brad Pitt playing the baseball wizkid Billy Beane and steering the Oakland A's to the playoffs with his outlandish style of winning the organization on a small budget? Sounds like the Padres need to learn a thing or two from this guy. A's are able to make their budget work every year through the Billy Beane program. Has a lot of good facts and knowledge which is good for the baseball nerdy crowd who likes a few stats thrown in there.



6. The Natural


Roy Hobbs is someone who shows us the good there is in baseball. Standup guy who does all the right things and uses his God-given talent to be the best player that ever put on a uniform. Robert Redford's character may go down as the #2 most memorable fictional baseball player.






5. Major League



A group of nobody's who are supposed to lose by win the pennant anyways to spite ownership. This would be great if based on a true story of the 2013 Padres team. But seriously, this movie is super funny. Seeing Charlie Sheen as Rick Vaughn is always worth the 107 minute investment of time to watch this. The sequel ain't half bad neither.





4. 42



Although this movie is brand new to the baseball realm, it is already an instant classic. The story of Jackie Robinson has to be one of the most inspiring baseball tales ever to happen as we watch a man defy all odds to become a hero to many as the first black man to play baseball. Seriously and emotional movie. Graphic for a PG-13 and only makes you imagine what it was like in real life.

Spoiler: Steve the Pirate is a racist.


3. Hard Ball



A surprise choice for being up this high, I know. But I seriously love this movie. In my opinion, this is Keanu Reeves best role besides Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure as he coaches the Kekambas, a group of inner-city Chicago kids, in the game of baseball and more importantly the game of life. You will never listen to the song "Big Poppa" without thinking of this movie.

And tell me you didn't cry when G-Baby died?

2. Field of Dreams



Again, another Kevin Costner great. If you haven't heard "If you build it, they will come", you should be hanging out with Rain Man. GUYS, I AM KIDDING! But seriously, this is THE classic baseball movie. Hearing voices to build a baseball stadium in your backyard and travel across the country to find a backup named Moonlight Graham, and have the Chicago Black Sox walk out from your cornfield. I love this movie because it is the ultimate baseball movie and an awesome story about how a Iowa man gets to meet his father for the first time. Go watch this right now if you haven't seen it.



AND FINALLY......

1. The Sandlot



If you haven't seen this movie you have been living under a rock your entire life. Whether a baseball fan or not, this is a must see. This movie is hilarious and  guaranteed you have uttered several quotes from this movie and every time you see a big dog, you think of the beast. All of us had and still have a crush on Wendy Peffercorn, we all wanted PF Flyers to run faster and jump higher, and it is unanimous that Benny "The Jet" is a sports icon and is hands down the most remembered baseball character of all time. I could watch this movie FOR-EV-ER.

Also, the greatest movie quote of all time:
"Remember kid, there's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. Follow your heart , and you can never go wrong"

May we always remember these 9 kids.




Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Recap: How Sweep It is! Padres sweep Dodgers in LA

#BeatLA

Kyle Blanks is back. With authority.
Kershaw can't handle powerful Padres lineup.
Matt Kemp still sucks.

Nice series.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Top Ten Tuesdays: Padres Memes

It's time for Top Ten Tuesdays, a segment that will be anything but consistent.  We all love memes.  We all love the San Diego Padres.  I have a feeling we all won't love these memes- in fact, it took me a long time to find 10 respectable ones and the ones at the top of this list aren't even that great.  Here...we...go.

10. 

An overused meme IMO and not too funny, although it would take the Monstars'
 help to get the Padres 8 in a row this year.

9. 

Philosoraptor is a classic meme but this installment falls short of lasting appeal. 
Durr hurr they suck so funny right?

8. 

Scumbag Steve with an unfriendly reminder that the Padres are the only team yet to pitch a no-hitter.

7. 

Oh hey Adrian nice to see you. Why does your face look like this:


Hopefully the Dodgers end up in the DOGHOUSE at the end of the year.  SO FUNNY

6. 

Boromir may have a point on this one.  Will the Padres break out the brooms this year?
Then again, Boromir was corrupted by the Ring so he is kinda dum.

5. 

Dumb and Dumber is the greatest comedy ever written.  I couldn't help but appreciate this.
What's their playoff probability at right now?

4. 

Bad Luck Brian with another case of bad luck.  Made the list also because of a strange resemblance to a fellow contributor to this blog...hmmmmmm.

3. 

Another appearance by the Philosoraptor.  He does present quite a quandary.
But the answer is: The Padres will lose.  Remember when they lost 3 of 4 at home to the terrible Cubs in 2010 and then had to sweep The Giants to make it to the Playoffs and then it came down to the last game and the The Padres lost and the The Giants won the effing World Series. Yuuuuuuuuuuuup.

2. 

I don't know why this made me laugh so much maybe it's because the home runs wouldn't count because he took PEDs.  Or just because stats from a games against The Padres should have an asterisk.  Players are probably like, "We get to face Marquis? And then Ross?!?! REJOICE!!"

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The Pitiful Padres.

This speaks for itself.  It is the essence of The Padres, why we made this blog, why we love the team.

Whatever we write on this blog, know that we love this team and nothing will ever change that.  But seriously people to need to make some better memes, are The Padres THAT bad that people get bored of making fun of them?