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#941 · September 30, 2023, 1:15 am
Officially eliminated.....wow...the closing of the most disappointing season in our franchises history. We all expected so much more.
And the final month has been such a tease. The way they've played the last 20 or so games, why couldn't they do that at any other point during the year? I'm not taliking 162, just another 20+ game stretch where they played up to their capabilities. So so frustrating .
Still, get 2 more wins...better than losing. I've had enough of those this year.
#942 · September 30, 2023, 8:30 am
If it is any consolation … 2023 with 80 wins so far makes this season the 3rd MOST WINS in the past 16 campaigns … 2010 / 90 wins and 2022 / 89 wins are the only two more winning seasons.
#943 · September 30, 2023, 10:08 pm
Chandler Seagle, #30 draft choice way back in 2017, makes the big league roster! Not only did he get into a game but he pinch hit for Juan Soto! Hope his family was on hand to see it. Seagle is hands down the best defensive catcher in the system but has a 6 year minor league batting average of .203 and a .564 OPS. A nice reward for a loyal organizational player who likely is just here for these last two games of the season.
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#944 · October 1, 2023, 6:06 am
Quote from Randy Manese on September 30, 2023, 10:08 pmChandler Seagle, #30 draft choice way back in 2017, makes the big league roster! Not only did he get into a game but he pinch hit for Juan Soto! Hope his family was on hand to see it. Seagle is hands down the best defensive catcher in the system but has a 6 year minor league batting average of .203 and a .564 OPS. A nice reward for a loyal organizational player who likely is just here for these last two games of the season.
My guess is this was a gift before his release.
Happens quite often.
The Ol Cup O’ Coffee
#945 · October 1, 2023, 6:41 am
Unless he plans to retire … think the Padres would like to keep him around next season … maybe after clearing waivers gets re-signed and goes to AAA as the 2nd catcher. A top line defensive catcher is an asset in helping the pitchers develop. Besides if Sullivan is the ML back-up and Nola is out … who else in AAA for two slots?
Also, his lasting this long in the organization makes me think he may have some future as a minor league coach.
#946 · October 1, 2023, 3:38 pm
Just another more upbeat observation on 2023 (and 2022).
2023 (82 wins) and 2022 (89 wins) represent the first time since 2006-2007 that the Padres had two consecutive seasons over 80 wins.
2023 (82 wins) is the third most wins in a season bested by 2010 (90) and 2022 (89) since that 2007 era.
Then consider Melvin has just managed the Padres for two years … both winning seasons.