Can the Padres continue to out-pitch everybody else in baseball?
Do they have the capability to start scoring runs more than once in a blue moon?
Will the additions of Michael Barrett and Milton Bradley mean anything to their offense?
Does Bud Black have it in him to continue being a master in utilizing his bullpen?
These questions, and more, begin to unfold when the Padres return from the All-Star break tonight with a three-game series at Arizona.
This may be a perfect time to catch the Diamondbacks. They are reeling from five straight losses, including three against lowly Cincinnati.
The Padres’ other main competitor in the NL West, the Dodgers, are making a pitch for anybody to become a starter on the mound.
Three of their top five starters are shelved with injuries: Jason Schmidt, Randy Wolf and Hong-Chih Kuo.
Maybe the Padres can distance themselves from the NL West for the time being. But no matter what happens right after the All-Star break, remember there is still a long way to go.
The Dodgers seemingly took themselves out of contention by losing 13 of 14 games coming out of last year’s break. Then they won 15 of 16, propelling themselves on their way to an eventual first-place tie with the Padres in the NL West.
The marathon is still on. Let’s see which team crosses the finish line first.
Do they have the capability to start scoring runs more than once in a blue moon?
Will the additions of Michael Barrett and Milton Bradley mean anything to their offense?
Does Bud Black have it in him to continue being a master in utilizing his bullpen?
These questions, and more, begin to unfold when the Padres return from the All-Star break tonight with a three-game series at Arizona.
This may be a perfect time to catch the Diamondbacks. They are reeling from five straight losses, including three against lowly Cincinnati.
The Padres’ other main competitor in the NL West, the Dodgers, are making a pitch for anybody to become a starter on the mound.
Three of their top five starters are shelved with injuries: Jason Schmidt, Randy Wolf and Hong-Chih Kuo.
Maybe the Padres can distance themselves from the NL West for the time being. But no matter what happens right after the All-Star break, remember there is still a long way to go.
The Dodgers seemingly took themselves out of contention by losing 13 of 14 games coming out of last year’s break. Then they won 15 of 16, propelling themselves on their way to an eventual first-place tie with the Padres in the NL West.
The marathon is still on. Let’s see which team crosses the finish line first.
2 comments:
I really like their chances to make the playoffs. I'm still skeptical of their ability to win playoff games though.
Let's hope they start scoring runs. Otherwise, they may not see October.
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