Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Diego Padres

Discussion in 'Padres Gameday Threads' started by chilli311, Aug 20, 2012.

  1. chilli311 Moderator

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    (67-54) -- (53-70)

    Monday, Aug 20 | Petco Park | 7:05 PM

    TBA

    vs.

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    Edinson Volquez, RHP (7-9, 4.31)
    vs. Pirates: 1-0, 4.60
    @ Petco: 4-6, 3.06

    Tuesday, Aug 21 | Petco Park | 7:05 PM

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    A.J. Burnett, RHP (15-4, 3.54)
    vs. Padres: 1-5, 4.81
    @ Petco: 0-1, 6.00

    vs.

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    Jason Marquis, RHP (6-7, 4.08)
    vs. Pirates: 13-7, 3.71
    @ Petco: 5-6, 3.30

    Wednesday, Aug 22 | Petco Park | 3:35 PM

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    James McDonald, RHP (11-5, 3.61)
    vs. Padres: 1-1, 7.78
    @ Petco: 1-1, 4.26

    vs.

    TBA
    chilli311, Aug 20, 2012
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  2. chilli311 Moderator

    The Padres are better than the Pirates this season
    [IMG] The Padres are faster, stealing more bases (106 vs 55) than the Pirates this season
    [IMG] The Padres might just shut you down. They have more shutouts (9 vs 6) than the Pirates this season
    [IMG] The Padres have legged out significantly more triples (35 vs 25) than the Pirates this season
    [IMG] The Padres are more patient at the plate with more walks (395 vs 306) than the Pirates this season
    The Padres are better than the Pirates historically
    [IMG] A little recent history. The Padres have more wins over the last 5 years than the Pirates (441 vs 393)
    [IMG] Quick history lesson. The Padres have a better winning percentage over the last 10 years (0.482 to 0.427)
    [IMG] The Padres frequently embarrass the Pirates, having blown them out by 8 runs or more on 20 occasions since 1982
    [IMG] The Padres are better under pressure, winning 43 out of 84 over the Pirates in games decided by 1 run
    [IMG] More often than not, the Pirates are on vacation while the Padres are still playing (5 playoff appearances vs 1 since 1991)
    [IMG] The Padres have had better success when reaching the LCS than the Pirates (Success rate: 100.00% vs 22.22%)
    The Padres players are better than the Pirates players
    [IMG] The Padres triples leader (Will Venable w/ 6) is better than the Pirates triples leader (Andrew McCutchen w/ 5)
    [IMG] The Padres steals leader (Everth Cabrera w/ 21) is better than the Pirates steals leader (Andrew McCutchen w/ 14)
    [IMG] The Padres doubles leader (Yonder Alonso w/ 32) is better than the Pirates doubles leader (Neil Walker w/ 26)
    [IMG] The Padres have had better relief pitchers over the last 20 years with more winning Reliever of the Year than the Pirates (4 vs 0)
    [IMG] The Padres have had better pitchers over the last 5 years with more going to the All-Star game than the Pirates (6 vs 0)
    San Diego is a better city than Pittsburgh
    [IMG] More property crime happens per capita in Pittsburgh so you better protect your valuables if you visit (when compared to San Diego -- according to the FBI)
    [IMG] The Padres are a much more valuable team than the Pirates according to Forbes (#20 vs #28)
    chilli311, Aug 20, 2012
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  3. Greeney03 Administrator

    Nice outing last night for Volquez...I guess he's Mr. Hyde last night..
    Greeney03, Aug 21, 2012
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  4. PadreFanForever Member

    When he doesn't try to nibble he can be pretty ok.....but man that 10 cent head really gets in his way
    PadreFanForever, Aug 21, 2012
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  5. xelance Member


    A 19 inning game by the Pirates on Sunday also helped his cause....Volquez is as bad as advertised, he has had a couple good outings but dont let this one fool you. He still had 3 walks, which is probably one of the lowest walk totals all year for him...
    xelance, Aug 21, 2012
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  6. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    And sadly he is our #2. I'd be fine if he was 4 or 5
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 21, 2012
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  7. PadreFanForever Member

    True SDSU.........but............that could be attributed to more than one thing.......I think they originally had him thought of as a #3 type, which I agree is still too high, but injury forced their hand
    PadreFanForever, Aug 21, 2012
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  8. Greeney03 Administrator

    Maybin is 3-3 tonight. Looks like he's getting his stroke back.
    Greeney03, Aug 21, 2012
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  9. smackdownrocks Member

    The guys with speed have really hit the past few games. Headley's on fire, he definitely has carried the team offensively this season alongside Quentin.
    smackdownrocks, Aug 21, 2012
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  10. PadreFanForever Member

    that ball Headley hit to win it, might be the furthest ball a Padre has ever hit to RF in Petco....
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  11. Greeney03 Administrator

    Wow, just saw the highlights. That ball was CRUSHED! Sign this guy now!
    Greeney03, Aug 22, 2012
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  12. smackdownrocks Member

    As much as I would love the sweep today, I don't think its happening since we have a rookie on the mound to make his debut.
    smackdownrocks, Aug 22, 2012
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  13. PadreFanForever Member

    Smack I hear yah, but that could go either way.......He's new so they haven't seen his stuff either and they could all be shut down for a game.....
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  14. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    Why does that make a difference?
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 22, 2012
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  15. Greeney03 Administrator

    Who's pitching tonight?
    Greeney03, Aug 22, 2012
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  16. PadreFanForever Member

    Greeney......Werner is and game starts in 10min
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  17. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    10 min? wat?
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 22, 2012
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  18. PadreFanForever Member

    jebus I thought I was still on the west coast for a second there....looked at the clock and it was 3:30......lol.......ugh sorry
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  19. xelance Member


    anybody know anything about Werner?? Stay hot Maybin and Venable..wow! They are putting up incredible numbers this homestand.
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  20. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    Solid finesse lefty. Was kind of waiting for him to get a shot.
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 22, 2012
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  21. xelance Member


    sounds good to me, thx for the headsup...wish I could watch the game! Go Pads!
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  22. PadreFanForever Member

    FYI guys....
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  23. Greeney03 Administrator

    Wade LeBlanc, is that you?
    Greeney03, Aug 22, 2012
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  24. xelance Member


    huh???...I dont get it
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  25. Greeney03 Administrator

    Sorry, wrong quote. When SDSU said he's a finesse lefty, I thought about Wade LeBlanc.
    Greeney03, Aug 22, 2012
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  26. xelance Member

    haha got ya...makes sense, good ol Frenchy...
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  27. PadreFanForever Member

    LeBlanc was a lefty change up artist.......... think lefty Germano
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  28. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    Yeah except he throws more strikes.
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 22, 2012
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  29. PadreFanForever Member

    Germano was always over the plate.......that WAS the problem......he was solid BP
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  30. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    I guess you are right haha. I have higher hopes for Werner than I did Germano though. Germano was F****** terrible. At least Werner has the K in his arsenal.
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 22, 2012
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  31. xelance Member


    Germano is still playing ball...hes actually with the Cubs, crazy uh? I couldnt believe it when I saw his name in the probable pitchers one day.
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  32. Greeney03 Administrator

    I thought he was in Red Sox farm system?
    Greeney03, Aug 22, 2012
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  33. xelance Member


    nope, hes in the starting rotation for the Cubbies. This was from 8/20 fantasy news:

    Germano took a 3-1 lead into the fifth, but then the wheels promptly fell off, as he and reliever Jeff Beliveau combined to allowed eight runs, with five hits and six runs coming with two outs. The right-hander had been pretty solid for the Cubs, allowing two or fewer runs in three of his first four starts, but he’s finished the sixth inning just once. He’ll get the Rockies at home next.

    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  34. xelance Member

    nice first inning for the kid, 1-2-3 with 9 pitches thrown, 6 for strikes, and struckout McCutchen.
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  35. xelance Member

    gotta love the top of the order consistently getting on base this series...Cabrera and Venable have been 1-2 studs.
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  36. xelance Member

    early run support for Werner...nice! 3-0 good guys :)
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  37. Talondor Member

    Grant on the broadcast said his number one pitch is the sinker, followed by the change-up. Undrafted out of high school and collage, signed out of a independent league after a open tryout by the Padres.
    Talondor, Aug 22, 2012
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  38. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    So a finesse lefty? Haha

    Nice debut
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 22, 2012
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  39. smackdownrocks Member

    Glad he shut me up. Good sweep folks!
    smackdownrocks, Aug 22, 2012
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  40. PadreFanForever Member

    So were you :D
    PadreFanForever, Aug 22, 2012
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  41. xelance Member

    beautiful sweep, great debut by Werner
    xelance, Aug 22, 2012
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  42. SDSUBaseball Go Blues!

    Yay no Thayer
    SDSUBaseball, Aug 22, 2012
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  43. Greeney03 Administrator

    Nice outing by Werner. Some kinda nice kid!
    Greeney03, Aug 22, 2012
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  44. chilli311 Moderator

    They did a great job shutting down the likely NL MVP. 5-27, 4 runs, 2 RBI, and a stolen base.

    through music, you can live forever...
    chilli311, Aug 22, 2012
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