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Its almost time to clean house
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Its almost time to clean house
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Its almost time to clean house
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Apr 28, 2007
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Pads fans,
This season is shaping up to be not so good for the Padres. The "its too early to tell" mantra is a weak excuse...Its becoming "too late" very quickly. Even if things get better the Padres have little chance of making anything of this year. That said, there is some dead weight on the team. Here is my opinion:
1) The entire outfield needs to go...Edmonds may be cut within the next week anyways, but who is the long term answer in CF? Hairston is playing almost every day, but has shown little as a starter. Giles is overpaid for what he produces and is approaching 40 years old and his contract is up after this year.
2) Josh Bard is a good backup but not an everyday producer. He's average behind the plate and has trouble throwing out baserunners, and he has no power at the plate. A high average means little if you arent scoring or driving in runs, he is doing neither of those.
3) Khalil Greene is nice trade bait. Plus, I've never been a fan of his demeanor, it never seems like he even wants to be there. He has produced well offensively for a SS, but he is a tad bit overrated. He strikes out a lot and walks little. I wouldn't mind keeping him, but he can be traded for a few missing pieces.
4) A youth movement is in order... The Padres have enough good prospects to fill holes. They may as well lose this year with young guys getting better rather than old guys getting older. Clean house, trade what you can for prospects and go young. Giles, Greene, even Iguchi can reel in some young talent. Better that than bringing in stars of the past at the tail end of their careers.
Thoughts?
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Reputation:98
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Since:Sep 29, 2006
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3) Khalil Greene is nice trade bait. Plus, I've never been a fan of his demeanor, it never seems like he even wants to be there. He has produced well offensively for a SS, but he is a tad bit overrated. He strikes out a lot and walks little. I wouldn't mind keeping him, but he can be traded for a few missing pieces.
Well if Kalil gets traded, its not like hes going to be happier unless its in Pittsburg. His demeanor is the same since he started here and wont change when he goes. If traded, we gotta get somthing big in trade. Hes going to murder the Padres every time we see him.
Me personally, feel better with a losing season then get rid of players who are franchise guys like Gonazales, Green, Edmonds. J/K . The management knew that we didn't have a big bat, let alone a BAT before the season started. Go Pads!!!!
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Its almost time to clean house
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 14, 2008
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Loosing Green will be like loosing Ozzie Smith all over again. I agree with you that I would feel better with a losing season than giving up players like Greene or Gonzalez. I would like to see Edmonds and Clark go as soon as possible and not to let the door hit them on their way out but hopefully bring some talent back into the outfield. It kills me to see Cameron and Bradley doing soo well. I know they were problem players but I thought their funk brought some spunk to the plate. Well at least we dont have Andruw Jones!
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Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Nov 13, 2007
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Maddux Wolf and Rusch must go as well as Hairston
call-up Inman and Headley for sure and let inman and headley start call up Jody Gerut he can help this team
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Its almost time to clean house
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Its almost time to clean house
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Since:Sep 29, 2006
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I hear Cincy is willing to deal Ken Griffy jr. and Boston is ready to give up Big Papi. Along with Loften just sitting around. we can pay them some dough and still be in the hunt, plus it will bring more people to Petco. Just leave are first, short-stop, and third baseman alone!!!!!! 2-1 Pads are down in the 5th. Lets go Pads.....
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Its almost time to clean house
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Reputation:99
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Since:Mar 22, 2007
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We need help in every area but I don't see us making any moves
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Its almost time to clean house
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Reputation:98
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sdfananduclafan
Do not let Scott Hairston go...He's the most all-around outfielder on the team. Bat, speed. fielding...he's the real deal
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Its almost time to clean house
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I can see the reluctance to deal Greene. And yes, Gonzo and Kouzmanoff are absolutely untouchable. But there needs to be some sort of shakeup. Griffey? No, we've had our share of old stars. David Ortiz? Why would Boston deal him and where would he play here? Plus San Diego would never put up the money to get him here.
Again on Giles...he is in the last year of his contract and I dont see San Diego signing him again. What I mean is a guy that makes $10 mil a year should produce more than he has the past few years. Whatever you can get for him is good sometime this year, if they are going to struggle, get some young guys in there.
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Its almost time to clean house
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Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Jan 14, 2008
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Griffey would be better in center than Edmonds any day. I just don't know if were willing to spend the kind of money he wants. No way in hell were ever going to spend the bucks to get Ortiz out here and it certainly wouldn't be worth it since all he'll do is become a pinch hitter. Lets trade Clark over to Cincinatti and pick up Griffey for a small buck and throw Edmonds into a rehab assignment in AAA while brining up Headley at the same time. I feel that with one productive trade paired with some movement in our farm teams we could see a reviatlized team.
Please Padres, do not lose tonight. We cannot afford to be swept by the Braves. We have to take a win back home and right it high against the Crockies.
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