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wtk
As a fantasy baseball player in a league that credits holds, it sure will be a shame when Luke Gregerson and Mike Adams out-price what the Padres can pay.
-wtk
Mickey Koke
Part of the problem with Ryan Ludwick struggles, I don’t see many internal options that would be a head and shoulders upgrade. Or, a team that would actually take on his salary while he is struggling despite his decent track record.
I like Aaron Cunningham, but would like to see him get more Ab’s in AAA in hopes he and Ryan turn their careers around.
Jaff Decker is killing in in AA. I would love to see him get a realistic shot at some point. Huge fan! I realize he is young, but he is the only OF player (internally) I can see having a substantial impact on the MLB level soon, besides possibly Cunningham.
Amish_willy
I think one solution as the season goes on is a new 1b arrives from the minors, Blanks or Rizzo, with Hawpe and Ludwick splitting time in LF. Fairly expensive platoon, but their play could force the issue.
The OF is a little up in the air right now, but next season with Blanks presumabely able to play the field and with Decker ready, those guys along with Maybin & Venable will give the team some nice bats, at a wonderful cost. Very cheap outfield. With the potential to be quite good.
One big question is does Darnell displace Headley come next year? Headley will cost a good 4m more, and if he has a similar offensive output as last year I think there is a good chance of that happening. With Forsythe a capable option and Gyorko at AA or AAA, me thinks Chase needs a big year to be around again next year. Darnell is off to a hot start and expect that to continue with a promotion to Tucsan, hopefully along with Decker.
sdsuphilip
Darnells future is in RF not third base
Chase’s defense is so good that any offense you get from him is gravy, he is an average hitting third baseman and a great fielding one. you do the math. Forsythe I don’t see as more than a bench player, 270 hitter without speed and not much power
sdsuphilip
Cunningham is a 4rth OF, the Padres need to stop kidding themselves and play him what he is and DFA Denorfia. Jaff is going to rake and be our LF for the future, but right now pretty much anyone is an upgrade over Ludwick even a journeyman. There is something wrong with Ludwick and it is more complicated than he forgot how to hit
dwarfcatt
I always wonder, is anyone aware of a situation where a mutual option has ever been picked up by both sides?
Mario Saavedra
Did the padres really payed Chad Qualls 7.05 MM??