Quote from 84padres on August 8, 2020, 7:34 am

I would love to see Cronenworth at 2nd base, he is a SS by trade and should be a plus defender at 2nd. I like Profar but his results aren't there and we need every win possible, no time to wait for him to turn it around. Other than health reasons we should try and start our 4 best starters against the teams we are needing to beat to make the playoffs such as AZ. I know it's not feasible in real life but could be a factor in who starts against who if there are days off and could skip 5th starter against "weaker" teams. Would rather see Paddock and Lamet against AZ then to possibly lose 2-1 against LA. I know that it's not likely that it happens though.

Quote from Randy Manese on August 8, 2020, 9:23 am

It seems Profar is a Tingler guy and despite his low BA, he really hasn't been awful - he's typically a tough out, making the pitcher work, and has had some bad luck where he's hit the ball.  If Hosmer is ready to continue his hot start today and in the future, then Cronenworth will probably split time at 2b with Profar and be used to give Machado and Tatis (and even Hosmer) a day off in the field.  Don't think they'll use him in the OF, although they probably could, but could show up as a DH if they wanted to get both he and Profar in the line-up at the same time.  Don't see Mateo coming up yet.  Still looking for Almonte to go down today, especially after Olivares' big fly yesterday.

Yes!  Got to keep running out our 4 best starters until it becomes evident that longer rest is needed between starts, i.e., they start wearing down, or for some reason they become ineffective.  Got to get our pitchers to be more efficient, so they can go deeper in the games - much prefer that rather than the K's - quick groundouts and popups after 3-4 pitches are okay with me.  Keep those men off the base, especially by issuing walks after the early count was 0-2 or 1-2.  Bullpen showing signs of life, but same issue - no walks, please!

Quote from Brian Connelly on August 8, 2020, 9:34 am

Quote from 84padres on August 8, 2020, 7:34 am

I would love to see Cronenworth at 2nd base, he is a SS by trade and should be a plus defender at 2nd. I like Profar but his results aren't there and we need every win possible, no time to wait for him to turn it around. Other than health reasons we should try and start our 4 best starters against the teams we are needing to beat to make the playoffs such as AZ. I know it's not feasible in real life but could be a factor in who starts against who if there are days off and could skip 5th starter against "weaker" teams. Would rather see Paddock and Lamet against AZ then to possibly lose 2-1 against LA. I know that it's not likely that it happens though.

Actually, you will...  they are the announced SP's today/tomorrow.  I've come around to the idea in this short season, but only grudgingly.  Does give us a really good chance of wining this series with AZ though, and hopefully burying them a little more.

Part of me loves the idea of starting Patino vs. LAD, but I worry that if he gets shelled it undermines his confidence.  Just not sure about the timing, but really if you stand back & look at it, he or Cal is likely to give a better chance of winning the game than Joey would have...

Quote from Randy Manese on August 8, 2020, 9:35 am

To add to Fenn's analysis, Lauer looked very good against the Cubs in Chicago, but got blasted by the Reds in Milwaukee yesterday.  I hope Lauer has success with the Brewers but I  agree that Davies is a plus-up despite his lack of velocity - a guy that seems to know what he's doing out there and under control no matter if there are runners on base.  Like his calmness under pressure.

Quote from fenn68 on August 8, 2020, 4:19 pm

SS Tatis

CF Grisham (L)

3B Machado

LF Pham

1B Hosmer (L)

RF Myers

2B Cronenworth (L)

C    Hedges

DH Garcia (L)

Best L / R picket fence they could do I guess.

Quote from MrPadre19 on August 8, 2020, 6:35 pm

Tatis is two Leadoff home runs away from the Padre record.

He has just now reached 100 games played......😳😳

So the Padres have been around for 50 years and a team record could be broken in less than one season of games.

 

Quote from MrPadre19 on August 8, 2020, 7:10 pm

Grisham really struggling of late........I would sit him tomorrow against MadBum for Olivares.

 

Quote from 3fingersplit on August 8, 2020, 8:24 pm

I think we all want the Padres and Chris Paddack to do so well but we sometimes forget that baseball is a game that can turn on any pitch and Paddack is a young guy.....he will learn and continue to grow and improve, The same thing for Lamet, Patino, Gore, Davies, Richard and so on.

Went from up 1-0 to down 3-1 in a blink of an eye....The bats have to get moving because no lead is safe and not just the Padres....it's Baseball

Personally I like watching Paddack pitch....in, out, up and down..fastball, change up, curveball and a mini slider....he is a pitcher when it seems like so many other guys are "throwers" and there is a difference for sure.

I just wish we could see the game in person....TV is fine but Garlic Fries and Cardiff Crack Nachos sure make it a fun Saturday Night at Petco 🙂

Quote from MrPadre19 on August 8, 2020, 8:29 pm

I hate when Managers over think the righty/lefty thing as Tingler just did there.

Profar has ONE hit all season yet he pinch hits him for Cronenworth just because a lefties on the mound.

Profar never even swings the bat.

Cronenworth has as many hits off of lefties as Profar has all season....I hate that crap!