Pads Pod – A San Diego Padres Podcast
An intensely immature take on the Padres
On the ninth episode of Pads Pod, recorded during the series against the Angels, we search for optimism with this underwhelming Padres team. We then compare Southern Californian ball park experiences. Finally, we take our first call from a man who hates baseball and is dead set on its destruction.
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On the eighth episode of Pads Pod, we wonder in vain about the source of the team’s inconsistencies. Also, in a bit of a change of pace, we take a more holistic look at baseball and discuss whether baseball code and culture will prevent its future growth.
In order to fully enjoy our baseball culture discussion, you should take a look at the following two pieces of media:
1. Vice Sports: “MLB’s Culture Clash, or Why Baseball is Boring”
2. HBO Real Sports: Chris Rock’s Take on Blacks in Baseball
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On this episode of Pads Pod, we return to the laundry hamper and describe some interesting events we witnessed in the Padres’ clubhouse.
*This episode was recorded about a week ago during the series with the Diamondbacks. Because of some technical difficulties, we weren’t able to edit and upload it until today. However, because most of what we talk about has proven to still be relevant (i.e. Despaigne totally su
cking), we’ve decided to release it rather than scrap it. A new, and more current episode will be recorded tomorrow.
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On the sixth episode of Pads Pod, we discuss how seriously we should take the Padres brief stopover in Loserville. We then return to the bright side and play a matching game featuring some impressive and surprising statistics. Finally, we deviate from the norm and talk Chargers with Little Moe, who has come back from the dead
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*This episode was recorded before the sweep of the Rockies was complete, so disregard any negative thing we said because obviously we won’t lose another game for the rest of the season.
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On May Day, the Padres showed their solidarity with the proletariate by getting to work. They dispatched with the capitalist scum Rockies by a score of 14-3.
Derek Norris proving me right / Yan Solarte proving Manny right
On the last episode of the podcast, I said Derek Norris is the Padre I’d most like to have at the plate with the World Series on the line. Tonight, he gave further credibility to my statement with a solid single up the middle to score Justin Upton from third in the 4th inning. Dude is batting damn over .600 with runners in scoring position. After his RBI, I started bragging to other Pads Pod members about how my choice was spot on. Then Yan Solarte, who was Manny’s choice for most clutch, came up and, after what seemed like hours after Norris’ at bat, slapped a two RBI single up the middle as well. Solarte is also batting over .600 with RISP. Although it wasn’t exactly a clutch situation, he came up in the 8th, with the game already in blow-out status, and singled home two more RBIs to take his total to 16 (sorry Jedd). Norris came up later that inning and doubled home Kemp. The race for the title of Mr. Clutch continues…
Chill the fuck out on the pitching
Our starters have, for the most part, been very good. The bullpen will regress to the mean. Fucking relax. Do you think Kimbrel, Quack and Vincent are going to maintain ERAs near 5.00? Hell to the no. Furthermore, most of the relievers that caused us a shitload of damage are not currently on the 25 man roster (Kelley, Mazzoni, Rearick). I’m not saying this team doesn’t have some significant deficiencies, but, over the course of the season, I highly doubt the bullpen will be one of them. Twitter can be a depressing place. It’s hard to get perspective, but I really think we will be fine. If I end up being wrong then I’ll just go fuck myself.
Self esteem
This was exactly the game our bullpen needed. They were able to take over with an ample lead and get themselves right. It was great to be able to get Quack in there in a low-pressure situation in the 7th. He handled the situation with aplomb. I hope you don’t know what that word means because I’m doubtful that I used it correctly. Anyways, he sat those assholes down 1-2-3, and that’s gotta be great for his, and the entire pen’s, confidence going forward. Dale Thayer then came in, and continued to do his thing. Nick Vincent took over in the 9th and had some trouble getting the final out, but overall I think it was a positive night for Padres relievers.
Upton’s base running
He went first to third early in the game. Then, he stole a base in the 7th after getting on base with an infield single. Showing he can compliment his power game with some small ball.