Quote from Alex Tamayo on May 1, 2025, 8:44 pm

Quote from 3fingersplit on May 1, 2025, 5:24 pm

I had the good fortune of getting to go the last game of the two game set compliments of my daughter...my health has fallen off the cliff and I start chemotherapy next Wednesday and hope that it buys me enough time to get through this season...it was a great game to see...the offense did it the right way...long ball, ran the bases well, made the pitcher work and took advantage of just about every possibility given to them but the play that stuck out in my mind was the stop that Manny made and had the where withal to fire a strike to Xander at second base that really blunted a comeback inning for the Giants and the scoreboard lit up and just said "You just got Machadoed" ...it was as good a play as I've ever seen and Manny just did his whole low key persona of...just another day at the ballpark...trust me when I say this...you don't see that everyday...what a great play. The other thing is that Jason Adam is the only pitcher in the Bigs right now that actually hooks every pitch as it comes out of his hand and it's a deadly delivery because his release point literally changes from pitch to pitch...I'm glad he is on our side and King threw the ball well and used the whole zone. Suarez was nails and throwing straight gas...97-100 mph was just so awesome to see...shut down closer.  From an offense standpoint...Tatis is worth the price of admission everyday...what a ballplayer and having Luis Arraez back in the lineup changes everything...he is as good a hitter as there is in MLB and I hope the Padres figures out a way to keep him because this is a very different team when he is in the lineup. All in all just a great day at Petco and I'm glad I got to experience it one more time

Day off today and then Pittsburgh...gotta get at least a split or better...the NL West is nails and the Dodgers are the Dodgers, the D Backs will have at least one or two one or two streaks in them and look unbeatable, the Rockies are not good but can ruin anybody's party and can't be taken lightly but these Giants are a pesky team that does not quite and they just keep coming back at you...I'm going to enjoy as much as I can until I can't and I enjoyed yesterday as much as any game I game recall in 50 plus years of watching my Padres.

Go Pads !!!

Thanks you for sharing such a personal matter, I like you to know that there is a mexican Padres fan from Ensenada that is rooting for you every step of the way, cheers!

Quote from Jeremy Hill on May 2, 2025, 8:27 am

Wishing you the best 3finger. I think you were already here when I first found the forum 5+ years ago. Checking in here has become part of my daily routine and you and the other regulars are a big part of that.

Quote from 3fingersplit on May 2, 2025, 9:59 am

Thanks for the kind words

I just hope to see one more post season

Go Pads!!!

Quote from Stergios on May 2, 2025, 10:31 am

I want them to win it all, for you, Sir.

Quote from 3fingersplit on May 2, 2025, 12:00 pm

Quote from Stergios on May 2, 2025, 10:31 am

I want them to win it all, for you, Sir.

LOL...Thank you for that but.......

I want to see them win it all for ALL of us 🙂

Quote from Stergios on May 2, 2025, 12:51 pm

Quote from 3fingersplit on May 2, 2025, 12:00 pm

Quote from Stergios on May 2, 2025, 10:31 am

I want them to win it all, for you, Sir.

LOL...Thank you for that but.......

I want to see them win it all for ALL of us 🙂

Nah, this one would be for you my friend.

Quote from brent wolff on May 2, 2025, 12:55 pm

Sending positive vibes your way 3fingersplit for your healing!  Let's go Pads, win one for 3fingersplit!

Quote from ultratvfan on May 2, 2025, 1:09 pm

I wish that you get well, 3fingersplit.

Quote from WindsorUK on May 2, 2025, 2:03 pm

LFG...3Finger!

As long as there's breath in your lungs, you can win this battle!

I'll be saying a prayer for you tonight....and downing a pint of Guiness in your honor!

Godspeed brother.