NL West Talk

[fightinfunbags]

Phil’s take 3 of 4 from the Padres.

 

[fightinfunbags]

You have to watch it until the end:

 

[msgkings322]

We laugh but the Padres look like they're gonna jump up a ways I feel like they make the playoffs

 

[mr.hockey4242]

We laugh but the Padres look like they're gonna jump up a ways I feel like they make the playoffs

Still 4 back and 4 teams to jump with this gauntlet coming

4 vs LAD
2 @ SEA
3 @ AZ
3 vs BAL
4 vs AZ
3 vs MIA
3 @ MIL
3 @STL
4 vs SF
3 vs PHI
3 @ HOU
3 @ LAD

The final 12 are a breeze. But they need a minor miracle to survive the upcoming onslaught. Their best hope is the play a lot of the teams they are chasing.

 

[msgkings322]

Still 4 back and 4 teams to jump with this gauntlet coming

4 vs LAD
2 @ SEA
3 @ AZ
3 vs BAL
4 vs AZ
3 vs MIA
3 @ MIL
3 @STL
4 vs SF
3 vs PHI
3 @ HOU
3 @ LAD

The final 12 are a breeze. But they need a minor miracle to survive the upcoming onslaught. Their best hope is the play a lot of the teams they are chasing.

Just gut feeling, one of the teams is the Cubs so meh to them. But yeah that's a tough schedule

 

[navamind]

That 6-18 record in one-run games may be what dooms them. They've underperformed their pythag by 8 games. They "should be" 62-47.

They went 22-31 in May and June despite having a +30 run differential.

 

[mr.hockey4242]

That 6-18 record in one-run games may be what dooms them. They've underperformed their pythag by 8 games. They "should be" 62-47.

They went 22-31 in May and June despite having a +30 run differential.

Yup Padres have the underlying numbers and obviously talent to overcome and make playoffs. But I think this may be too big a hole with that schedule.

They will have to get consistent immediately.

 

[navamind]

Yup Padres have the underlying numbers and obviously talent to overcome and make playoffs. But I think this may be too big a hole with that schedule.

They will have to get consistent immediately.

The lineup seems to have turned it around at least. Ha-Seong Kim is quietly having a great season to go along with his elite defense, Soto's rebounded from a relatively disappointing Padres debut to return to being one of the best hitters in the game, and Machado finally looks healthy. Even Gary Sanchez has turned out to be a great under the radar pickup (118 OPS+) and has helped keep the C position afloat. Campusano's been hurt and Nola's been a black hole. Tatis is back and while he hasn't been quite as brilliant at the plate (still has a 126 OPS+), he's been a defensive wizard in right field

 

[calsnowskier]

Star studded team, for sure. Confusing why they can’t seem to get it going in the right direction.

 

[navamind]

Star studded team, for sure. Confusing why they can’t seem to get it going in the right direction.

What's crazy about the one-run games record is that they probably have the best closer in MLB. It's not like they've had some shitty closer-by-committee.

 

[duke1861]

Star studded team, for sure. Confusing why they can’t seem to get it going in the right direction.

I am wondering if their GM is canned at the end of the season. They are depleting their farm and have mortgaged their future.

They should have done what the Cardinals did and start trading away pieces.

 

[calsnowskier]

What's crazy about the one-run games record is that they probably have the best closer in MLB. It's not like they've had some shitty closer-by-committee.

And the general rule throughout history is that 1-run games is a direct result of coaches (3-run games are a result of the front office). But Melvin is a HIGHLY respected manager. Is his respect ill-placed or is there another variable?

 

[calsnowskier]

I am wondering if their GM is canned at the end of the season. They are depleting their farm and have mortgaged their future.

They should have done what the Cardinals did and start trading away pieces.

I think what the Padres have proven over the last 20 years or so is that building your core from external pieces just doesn’t work. Even the ‘90s Yankees had a CORE of internal pieces. Sure, they added HUGE external pieces, but they were not the foundation pieces from the getgo. They were complimentary pieces added to an already establish, self made foundation.

 

[duke1861]

I think what the Padres have proven over the last 20 years or so is that building your core from external pieces just doesn’t work. Even the ‘90s Yankees had a CORE of internal pieces. Sure, they added HUGE external pieces, but they were not the foundation pieces from the getgo. They were complimentary pieces added to an already establish, self made foundation.

They keep trying the same thing over a d over again and simply get a flash in the pan.

I dont understand how they have any prospects left at this point. They trade for everything. Their lack of depth is laughable.

 

[msgkings322]

Star studded team, for sure. Confusing why they can’t seem to get it going in the right direction.

They...just did get it going in the right direction. Can they keep it going with the brutal schedule coming is the question.

 

[msgkings322]

What's crazy about the one-run games record is that they probably have the best closer in MLB. It's not like they've had some shitty closer-by-committee.

Bautista and Doval laugh at your insolence (ok he's been pretty good this year...not Bautista good though)

 

[fightinfunbags]

They...just did get it going in the right direction. Can they keep it going with the brutal schedule coming is the question.

I’m starting to come around on your step out about the Padres. They’re only 4 back of the last wildcard with a ton of baseball left. The NL playoff race is crazy. Counting the Brewers who are only a half game up on the Reds you have 8 teams competing for the 3 Wildcard spots plus the central division. Gonna be a fun finish to the season.

 

[msgkings322]

I’m starting to come around on your step out about the Padres. They’re only 4 back of the last wildcard with a ton of baseball left. The NL playoff race is crazy. Counting the Brewers who are only a half game up on the Reds you have 8 teams competing for the 3 Wildcard spots plus the central division. Gonna be a fun finish to the season.

I think of it as 7 teams fighting for 3 wild cards.

But yes, exactly, lotta time left and SD has the most talent, they just couldn't get it together at first but seem to have figured it out and are winning now. I think they get one of the 3 wild cards but not the division, Dodgers are gonna win that again of course.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[trojanfight]

padres collapsing in 8th at home