'Big Game' performs up to hype despite loss
This was something completely different, in a good way. Between 2000-2012, the Kansas City Royals used nine different Opening Day starters. Six times, that aforementioned starter worked fewer than six innings before getting the heave-ho. Five times, that aforementioned starter surrendered four runs or more.
Between 2000-2012, the Royals Opening Day "aces" averaged just...
The State of the Brewnion
I knew, admit it-you Italian sausage eating, beer drinking, opening day junkie-you too, were not all that comfortable going with a bunch of youngsters as ¾ of your Milwaukee Brewers starting rotation in 2013; something had to be done to subdue the unease. In response a fast-acting remedy has been administered, which includes signing veteran free agent pitcher Kyle Lohse...
Milwaukee Brewers Sign Kyle Lohse … Or Should I Say Jeff Suppan 2.0?
“Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” ~George Santayana
With the signing of Kyle Lohse to a $33 million contract, the Milwaukee Brewers have proven that they have not learned from the past.
Now they may be doomed to repeat it.
It’s a move that reeks of desperation as the young starters have underperformed this spring. But it reeks more because of the...
Jeff Suppan to run for Congress if he continues to suck at baseball (Or Jeff Suppan to run for Congress)
In a surprising turn of events, former Brewers pitcher Jeff Suppan is still trying to pitch in the major leagues. When the Brewers released Jeff Suppan in 2010 (Keyboard Cat, never forget) many wondered if that was the end of his baseball playing career, but he ended up pitching for the Cardinals that season. After that most of us assumed that he would retire to his California restaurant...
Overpriced free agents made no sense for Brewers
Mix a feeble crop of free-agent starters with a never-ending need for pitching throughout baseball and what happens?
Average pitchers sign ridiculous contracts, and teams like the Milwaukee Brewers are left with the decision of taking a risk by shelling out big money or staying patient.
This offseason, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin's decision has been pretty easy. With...
Overpriced free agents made no sense for Brewers
Mix a feeble crop of free-agent starters with a never-ending need for pitching throughout baseball and what happens?
Average pitchers sign ridiculous contracts, and teams like the Milwaukee Brewers are left with the decision of taking a risk by shelling out big money or staying patient.
This offseason, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin's decision has been pretty easy. With...
Brewers don't need overpriced free agents
Mix a feeble crop of free-agent starters with a never-ending need for pitching throughout baseball and what happens?
Average pitchers sign ridiculous contracts, and teams like the Milwaukee Brewers are left with the decision of taking a risk by shelling out big money or staying patient.
This offseason, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin's decision has been pretty easy. With...
Brewers don't need overpriced free agents
Mix a feeble crop of free-agent starters with a never-ending need for pitching throughout baseball and what happens?
Average pitchers sign ridiculous contracts, and teams like the Milwaukee Brewers are left with the decision of taking a risk by shelling out big money or staying patient.
This offseason, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin's decision has been pretty easy. With...
Daily Friar 12.10.12
It is known that the Padres are looking for starting pitching depth. Preferably they are looking for someone that can come cheap, or someone that they can get via trade that won’t take a lot to get. I understand the Padres philosophy of waiting for the right piece, but if they wait any longer there won’t be a right piece left. I for one am tired of minor league signings in hopes...
FaP Strategy: Treat Yourself Right
I’ve always been fond of autumn. Mother Nature is packing it in, so there’s no more mowing the lawn or weeding the garden. The chill in the air means I can hide my bald spot with a cap and mask my belly with an extra shirt, no questions asked. And how great is Halloween? Not only is it a legit reason to strap on my complete set of Boba Fett armor, but my neighbors reward me with...
Daily Friar 6.20.12
When the Rangers were rolling into town I knew it wasn't going to be easy grabbing a win. Although the first game of the series we almost did give them a loss. But of course the lack of offense was prevalent. Then last night was just another slaughter. I guess this is just the status quo for this team. And no one seems to really care either way. Buddy always has something nice...
Padres' pitching situation reaches critical mass
The Padres' pitching situation has reached critical mass.
If things don't improve soon, there will surely be a meltdown.
Eight of the top 12 starting pitchers on the Padres' spring training roster are on either the major league or minor league disabled list. Two (Cory Luebke and Dustin Moseley) are out for the season following surgery, and no one has any idea when Tim...
Daily Friar 6.6.12
I'm going on record to say that last night's game was the best of the season so far. Carlos Quentin was tearing it up and was only overshadowed by Logan Forsythe and his heroic walk off home run. Everything seemed to just go right last night. Maybin with the clutch double, Quentin with the two home runs, then Forsythe with his monstrous walk off. And yes you did read that...
Daily Friar 6.2.12
Two pieces of business we need to address. First off, we won! After a dismal road trip, the Padres returned home to put a hurtin' on the Diamondbacks. We were actually able to put a crooked number on the board late in the game. That's something we haven't done all too often. The other piece is Johan Santana. Remember how nasty he was when we faced him last week? Yeah...
Grandal Pushing for PT as Pads’ Backstop
It’s time for interleague play and that means a need for an extra bat coming off the bench. The Padres made a move on Friday in an effort to add some additional punch to its lineup by calling up Yasmani Grandal from Triple-A Tucson and designating veteran pitcher Jeff Suppan for assignment.
LIKE A HURRICANE: Yasmani Grandal as a University of Miami catcher.
The Cuban born Grandal...
Padres cut RHP Suppan, call up C Grandal
The San Diego Padres have cut pitcher Jeff Suppan after six starts.
The Padres designated the 37-year-old Suppan for assignment on Friday.
Suppan was 2-3 with a 5.28 ERA since being recalled from Triple-A Tucson on May 2. He was out of the majors last season.
Suppan has pitched in the majors for 17 seasons. He has a career record of 140-146 with a 4.70 ERA.
The Padres recalled...
Padres bring up catcher Grandal, designate RHP Suppan for assignment
The San Diego Padres recalled catcher Yasmani Grandal from Class AAA Tucson and designated right-handed pitcher Jeff Suppan for assignment, the club announced Friday. Grandal, 23, has hit .317 with four home runs and 23 RBI in 34 games for Tucson this year. Suppan, 37, went 2-3 with a 5.28 ERA over six starts for the Padres this year. The right-hander also made two starts for...
Padres call up Yasmani Grandal
The San Diego Padres today announced they have recalled catcher Yasmani Grandal from Triple-A Tucson and have designated right-handed pitcher Jeff Suppan for assignment.
Game 49 Thread - Stults vs. Samardzija
The Cubs break the losing streak yesterday thanks to Jeff Suppan and a stiff wind out and look to start a streak the other way with Samardzija on the mound.
Padres
Cubs
*Venable, CF
*DeJesus, RF
Denorfia, RF
Castro, SS
*Alonso, 1B
Mather, 3B
Quentin, LF
Soriano, LF
#Headley, 3B
Baker, 1B
*Baker, C
Johnson, 8
#Cabrera, SS
Barney, 2B
*Amarista, 2B
#Hill, C
*Stults...
Padres-Cubs Preview
Monday's matchup at Wrigley Field features one team enduring its longest losing streak in 15 seasons and one that hasn't scored in 26 innings.
The owners of the worst records in the NL open a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on a 12-game losing streak and the San Diego Padres also searching for offense.
Chicago (15-32) is on its longest slide since the 1997 team...
Cardinals 6, Padres 3
Carlos Beltran hit his NL-leading 14th home run and the Cardinals beat up on former St. Louis postseason star Jeff Suppan for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night and a three-game sweep.
Rookie Lance Lynn (7-1) tied the Phillies' Cole Hamels for the major league victory lead.
David Freese snapped a 3-for-34 slump with a homer and RBI single as the Cardinals...
Lynn, Beltran set league leading marks in win
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Carlos Beltran hit his NL-leading 14th home run and the Cardinals beat up on former St. Louis postseason star Jeff Suppan for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night and a three-game sweep.
Rookie Lance Lynn (7-1) tied the Phillies' Cole Hamels for the major league victory lead.
David Freese snapped a 3-for-34 slump with a homer and RBI...
Lynn, Beltran set leading marks against Padres
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Carlos Beltran hit his NL-leading 14th home run and the Cardinals beat up on former St. Louis postseason star Jeff Suppan for a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night and a three-game sweep.
Rookie Lance Lynn (7-1) tied the Phillies' Cole Hamels for the major league victory lead.
David Freese snapped a 3-for-34 slump with a homer and RBI...
Game Preview 5/18/12 -- Into the Great Wide Open -- Angels @ Padres
@ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (17-22) Pitching Probables: LAA -- Jered Weaver (5-1, 2.83 ERA) SD -- Jeff Suppan (2-1, 1.69 ERA) Game Info: 7:05 PM PT; TV - Fox Sports West; Radio - KLAA 830 So we return to interleague play. Where awkward matchups are forced down our throat causing us to follow teams we would normally not gives two thoughts about. Actually, I have rather...
Angels-Padres Preview
The beginning of interleague play might be the ideal way for Jered Weaver to bounce back from his worst start of the season.
Weaver hopes to help the Los Angeles Angels continue their interleague success Friday night against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Two starts after throwing a no-hitter, Weaver (5-1, 2.83 ERA) allowed eight runs and 10 hits in 3 1-3 innings of a 13-6...
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