It seems, as always, the only thing actually standing in Baseball’s way of progressing as a sport are the old cranky stalwarts that make up the “royalty” of MLB Media Elite. And, they are really starting to suck. I get it. The game is changing…just a wee bit. But, just enough for you to be […]
Tag: New York Yankees
Which Former Padre Will Win the World Series?
Tampa Bay Rays Here they are again. Javy Guerra was never a great Padre pitcher but in 16 games with Tampa he has a 3.60 Era and is pitching the best of his career because that’s what the Rays do. They take misfit toys from other teams and turn them into the best versions of […]
Bad for Baseball
Alright fine. I’ll bite. I mean, the only reason this fourth tier ESPN talking head mentioned the Padres is because for the first time in a long time lots and lots of people care. He isn’t a known commodity in Bristol, and so in a feeble sad attempt at carving out a niche of being […]
The Padres Canon – Yangervis Solarte w/ Scott Lewis!
The Canon is off to an unbelievable start and episode 2 is just as unbelievable! This week Coach Lew – Scott Lewis from Voice of San Diego nominates the joyful grinder, Yangervis Solarte, for inclusion into the Padres Canon! Listen to him plead his emotional case, but ultimately it’s up to you! YOU DECIDE IF […]
The (Way Too Late) MLB Playoff Predictions – Round 2!
Tampa Bay Vs. New York The Yankees and Giancarlo Stanton start off with a huge win in game one. To celebrate the next day in San Diego the team goes to the beach and they bury Clint Frazier in the sand. Not really knowing what sand is Frazier dies trying to climb out. Aaron Judge […]
The Hangover 2019 – Games 54-56
Sometimes things can get a little fuzzy after a couple of days of partying with fellow Padres fans in the Gaslamp. The occasional memory refresher can come in handy. Here’s a friendly reminder of what we may have missed while we were drinking.
My 2018 MLB Predictions!
It’s that time of year when the world falls in love – Baseball season and my annual MLB Predictions! Now, as per usual I have crunched numbers no one has even thought of, I’ve made phone calls to girlfriends, boyfriends, wives, bookies and priests. I have more inside information into Jean Segura than one man […]
The Lava Lamp 2018 – Starting Rotation
So, here we are. The start to a brand new season. Spring Training is upon us. Eric Hosmer is upon us. The Hot Lava talent is slowly drudging down the mountain waiting to overtake the city leaving Petco Park a statue of smoldering ash. As we prepare for another year of the BUILD, the Kept […]
Trevor Hoffman, the poor mans Mariano Rivera?
Trevor Hoffman, the poor mans Mariano Rivera? That’s what a lot of baseball fans not familiar with the Padres Hall of Famer seem to think. I, like most of you I assume, think differently. For me Trevor Hoffman was the best pitcher I’ve ever watched make that slow walk out from the Bullpen. But a […]
HOFfman – It’s In The Name
Today is a good day. Despite what the critics think or have to say, today is one of those days you can never take away from Padres fans. It’s a day we don’t get very often and we may never get again. One of our own is in the Hall of Fame. In his sixteen […]