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#651 · June 30, 2021, 5:43 pm
Well this should be an interesting run to the All-Star break:
1. Snell put on the 10 day IL … Diaz recalled
2. Weathers being recalled on to start tomorrow and someone to be optioned (likely Diaz?)
3. Lamet is on the IL with return TBD.
So a chance we sit with Darvish, Musgrove, Paddack, and Weathers and a SP to be named later! (Or a few bullpen games).
No one really ML ready in the minors (might go with Camarena who is on the 40 man) or we get that emergency trade by Preller … especially if the Lamet situation is really serious.
#652 · June 30, 2021, 8:46 pm
Perfect timing for Slam Diego to show. Slam. Rain. Win! And save some bullpen. Nice.
#653 · July 2, 2021, 2:43 pm
Wheeler is a great pitcher.
This one may be tough.
Can Paddack go toe to toe with Wheeler?
#654 · July 3, 2021, 12:53 pm
Paddack showed well yesterday. I'm glad Tingler left him in to pitch the 7th, and gave him the chance for the 3rd out after the 4 pitch walk.
Now we just need to get Snell past 5.....
#655 · July 3, 2021, 1:00 pm
When is Hosmer's opt out year? Dude, is giving us nothing.
Myers deal done after....next season? He did so well when left in the 6 hole last year, I hope he gets left there the rest of the season.
I realize Abrams is the only non pitcher almost SD ready but without a bump in production from these 2 guys, I'm thinking he could replace either guy in the lineup, with Cronenworth or Tatis( yeah, I know, don't really want to do it)shifting to cover 1B or RF.
#656 · July 3, 2021, 1:57 pm
Quote from WindsorUK on July 3, 2021, 1:00 pmWhen is Hosmer's opt out year? Dude, is giving us nothing.
Myers deal done after....next season? He did so well when left in the 6 hole last year, I hope he gets left there the rest of the season.
I realize Abrams is the only non pitcher almost SD ready but without a bump in production from these 2 guys, I'm thinking he could replace either guy in the lineup, with Cronenworth or Tatis( yeah, I know, don't really want to do it)shifting to cover 1B or RF.
Hosmer can opt out after NEXT season … that will be a coin flip given that Boras is his agent. 2022 he is still at $20MM but then 2023-25 drops to $13MM/yr. Boras has a lot of confidence in getting deals done at levels higher than most expect … so can he swing better than $39MM for Hosmer? (Side note: I think the Padres have the right to trade him before that opt out but after can’t given his 5/10 rights kick in then).
Yes, Myers’ deal ends also after NEXT season … and his $20MM will be off the books.
$40MM between the two off the books (maybe) in 2023 … would expect FA signings for trades for players with money on their contracts.
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With Pham (FA after this season), Myers (FA after next season), Hosmer (possible opt out after next season, and the DH likely starting in 2022 … that will put pressure on adding FOUR ML quality bats … two in 2022 and two in 2023. Preller will have to do some work in the FA market and get “multi-year” bats in trades … using limited prospects as trade chips for someone with only one year control will hurt them going forward.
Pretty sure they will try to re-sign Pham (3 year deal?), Abrams will likely fill one spot either starting in 2022 or 2023. Don’t see two more prospects I can rely on being ready for 2023 (Hassell, Angeles maybe but more like 2024).
Then don’t forget money … think their current payroll is near the top of MLB and any costly add puts them over the luxury tax … and not going to naturally drop for 2022 … making a FA signing challenging … so, maybe think trades.
#657 · July 4, 2021, 11:53 am
It’s 5-0 Blake….throw strikes!
#658 · July 4, 2021, 12:03 pm
Mateo should do nothing in batting practice but practice bunting.
He can’t hit….so bunt and use his speed which at this moment is his only attribute.
#659 · July 4, 2021, 12:23 pm
Quote from MrPadre19 on July 4, 2021, 12:03 pmMateo should do nothing in batting practice but practice bunting.
He can’t hit….so bunt and use his speed which at this moment is his only attribute.
I am seeing the end for Mateo coming soon … still betting it is consistent with the activation of Nola.
Mateo’s “speed” is just not a factor since Tingler rarely uses him for that … even in the rare time they are in the 10th. Probably afraid he will have to field or bat later in the game.
From the recovery reports on Nola … they are still cautious about Nola’s ability to catch regularly with his knee … but he is a better hitter than Mateo and can play 2B/1B if needed with less impact on his knee. I bet he might even bunt better than Mateo.
I would be OK with O’Grady until Nola is ready as long as Mateo is moved off the roster.
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#660 · July 4, 2021, 12:31 pm
Quote from MrPadre19 on July 4, 2021, 11:53 amIt’s 5-0 Blake….throw strikes!
Don’t think that is possible.
Snell goes 4 shutout innings (but 89 pitches) … still frustrates BUT considering his 10+ ERA on the road this season … a major success for Snell.
Someone I was listening to addressed Snell’s career … his HOME stats are vastly better than AWAY … and his 2nd half stats are vastly better than the 1st half. So I guess some room for hope!
It is the 2nd half … so if the Padres just pitch him in HOME games the rest of the way … maybe?