MLB 2016 Padres Dynasty

[TuckerDuckson]

I usually mill around in the General Discussion but I was inspired to start a dynasty report after reading I think "Being the Brewmaster" and I wanted to give it a shot

I've done a mobile reds dynasty which is currently in hiatus, but if you want to check it out its in my signature

I'll be running obviously a padres sim with current 2016 rosters
20 to 80 scale
Default Ageing and development 160 randomness
40/40/10/10 AI eval
average/neutral trade settings
DH in both leagues
AI evolution is on but I've only had 1 relocation in 5+ sims so idc if its on

Well lets see how this goes

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Well its opening day lets look at the Top Prospects
#1 LHP Julio Urias 19, Dodgers
#2 SS Tim Anderson 22, White Sox
#3 LHP Stephen Matz 24, Mets
#4 RHP Jose Berrios 21, Twins
#5 SS Corey Seager 21, Dodgers
#6 LHP Blake Snell 23, Rays
#7 LHP Lucas Giolito 21, Nationals
#8 SS Dansby Swanson 22, Braves
#9 2B Yoan Moncada 20, Red Sox
#10 SS Alex Bregman 22, Astros

Padres Ranked OSA Top Prospect list
#13 RF Hunter Renfroe 24 (4.5 P HS/OSA) AAA
Drafted in 2013 out of the University of Mississippi in the 1st Round 13th overall, Renfroe batted .333-6-16 in 95 PA in Triple A El Paso and will look for his first big league call up this season

#15 CF Manuel "Manny" Margot 21 (4.5 HS 5 OSA) AA
Signed out the Dominican Republic by the Boston Red Sox for 800K, Margot was traded to the Padres in the Craig Kimbrel deal in the 2015 off season. Margot batted .271-3-33 in 282 PAs in Double A Portland

Somehow we have the 12th best farm in the league

Unranked but could produce
Luis D. Perdomo (ML)
Alex Dickerson (AAA)
Trevor Megill (AA)
Ryan Butler (A+)
Zech Lemond (A+)

[TuckerDuckson]

Owners Goals
Don't suck completely (Doable Hopefully)
Upgrade at Left Field (Current Starter Jon Jay)
Sign Alexei Ramirez to an extension (Not going to happen)
Accquire a MVP winner (What kind of goal is this?)
Build the team up to reach the playoffs (That's the goal isnt it?)

Budget:
$150 Million t-20th
Payroll:
$105,282,500 19th

ROSTERS

Starters:
2015 Stats:

Opening Day Rotation


Prospect Starters:

Robbie Erlin (L), 25 AAA (1.5 P HS 3.5 P OSA)
2015 Stats:


Colin Rea (R), 25 AAA (1.5 P HS 1.5/3 P OSA)
2015 Stats:


Looking at this lineup we have a soild rotation with pieces that are able to be dealt for prospects if the perform these starters include (Pomeranz, Ross, and Shields). We also have two MLB ready options in Colin Rea and Robbie Erlin both of whom made there MLB debuts in 2015

BULLPEN
2015 Stats:

Bullpen Setup:


Propspect Bullpen:

Jose Domingez (R), 25 AA (2 P HS 3 P OSA)
2015 Stats:



Looking at this core it looks like an OK pen, in theory I would like Fernando Rodney at Closer over Kevin Quackenbush I want at least someone to get some value so I am able to flip them for something in the name of prospects. Our relief prospects are weak the only one of mention is Jose Domingez who is already 25 and has seen MLB action in 3 separate years

INFIELD

2015 Stats:

Defensive Alignments (Brett Wallace is DH)


Prospect Infielders:

2B Taylor Lindsey (L), 24 AAA (3.5 P HS/OSA)
2015 Stats:


SS Javier Guerra (L), 20 AA (5 P HS/OSA)
2015 Stats:


SS Jose Rondon (R), 22 AA (3.5 P HS 4.5 OSA)
2015 Stats:


What an infield... Most of these guys are ranked 4 stars+ and have decent ratings, Wil Myers is a star in the making and Alexei Ramirez is very highly rated by both Mark Conner and the OSA, The main one I'm hoping works out is Cory Spangenberg the 2011 1st round pick is going into a sophomore season as the starting 2B.


CATCHERS

2015 Stats:

Defensive Alignments:


Prospect Catchers

Austin Hedges (R), 23 AAA (4.5 HS/OSA)
2015 Stats:


I hope Christain Bethancourt does not stay the starting catcher as Derek Norris needs to gain value so he can be traded later in the year. Basically we have exquisite catching defense in Bethencourt and Austin Hedges.

OUTFIELD

2015 Stats:

Defensive Alignments:


Prospect Oufield

Manuel Margot (R), 21 AA
2015 stats:


Hunter Renfroe (R), 24 AAA
2015 stats:


The real question of this lineup is if Matt Kemp can provide for the team after being arguably a disappointment for this team, after being acqured from the Dodgers for Yasmani Grandal, Zach Eflin and Joe Wieland Kemp has put up low numbers opposite of high expectations.

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Week: 1 3 vs Dodgers 3G vs Rockies


4/3/16
Off Day

The Padres have announced that they have claimed former first round pick RHP Marco Gonzales from the Cardnials. Gonzales was named the #96 prospect on OSA's yearly prospect list, interestingly enough Gonzales can also play first base along with pitching. Gonzales will be placed on the DL for 7 weeks then demoted to Triple A El Paso.

News:

The Philles added to their weak core of catchers by acquiring the Brewers former backstop Martin Maldonado. The Brewers recieved SS Freddy Galvis, Minor League LF Jhon Meison Herrera and $140,000 in cash considerations. The deal was reported as a "Good swap for all concerned" by the Brewers GM David Sterns.

4/4/16

The Padres have announced two key signings, a Minor League deal with Cuban Infielder Jose Miguel Fernandez and a Minor League deal with Infielder Henry Correa

Fernandez will be sent to the minors to get some seasoning of major league pitching, Fernandez will be used as depth for Cory Spangenberg, and may be a long term option for the Padres

Correa was signed as an internation free agent in 2013 by the Brewers and was recently released, signed to a minor league deal, Correa was sent to Single A- Tri City

San Diego Padres v. Los Angeles Dodgers (5-7)
WP: SP Clayton Kershaw (1-0 2.70 ERA)
LP: SP Tyson Ross (0-1 6.75 ERA)
SV: Kenley Jansen (0-0 0.00 ERA 1 SV)
LF Jose Pirela 3-4 3B
CF Matt Kemp 2-4 2B HR
SD HR: Matt Kemp (1)
LAD HR: Joc Pederson (1) Adrian Gonzalez (1)
Game Notes:
Tyson Ross let us down with Matt Kemp winning player of the game, still in his 2-4 effort, Tyson let us down by letting up 4 earned runs in 5.1 IP

News:

No notable news reported

4/5/16

San Diego Padres v. Los Angeles Dodgers (0-2)
WP: SP Kenta Maeda 7IP 0ER 2BB 3K (1-0 0.00 ERA)
LP: SP Andrew Cashner 7IP 1 ER 2 BB 8K (0-1 1.29 ERA)
SV: Kenley Jansen (2) (0-0 0.00 ERA 2SV)
SS Alexei Ramirez 2-4 2B
CF Matt Kemp 1-4 2B
SD HR: none
LAD HR: none
Game Notes:
Andrew Cashner had a really good game against the KBO super star Kenta Maeda, what killed us was the lack of runs scored to pick up Cashner

News:

no notable news reported

4/6/16

San Diego Padres v. Los Angeles Dodgers (5-9)
WP: RP Joe Blanton 2.1 IP 1 ER 5K 0BB (1-0 3.86)
LP: SP James Shields 5.1 IP 6 ER 7K 1BB (0-1 10.13 ERA)
SV:
SS Alexei Ramirez 3-5 1 RBI
CF Melvin Upton Jr. 2-4 HR
1B Wil Myers 1-4 HR
SD HR: Wil Myers (1) Melvin Upton Jr. (1)
LAD HR: Joc Pederson (2)
Game Notes:
Have to blame pitching today, James Shields let us down as per usual, 6 ER in 5 IP is just ungodly, the HR by Wil Myers is very exciting though

News:

Pirates CF Andrew McCutchen went 5-5 today in a 12-9 win over the Cardnials McCutchen singled, singled, homered, doubled, and singled again in 9 innings.

4/7/16
OFF DAY

News:

No notable news

4/8/16

San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies (2-8)
WP: SP Tyler Chatwood 7 IP 1 ER 4 K 1 BB (1-0 1.29 ERA)
LP: SP Drew Pomeranz 1.2 IP 5 ER 1K 1 BB (0-1 27.00 ERA)
SV:
3B Yangervis Solarte 2-4 HR
1B Wil Myers 1-4 HR
2B Cory Spangenberg 1-3 2B
SD HR: Wil Myers (2) Yangervis Solarte (1)
COL HR: Mark Reynolds (1)
Game Notes:
Pitching is killing us, Wil Myers still is putting up HR

News:

The Padres have announced they signed 38 year old RHP Jason Frasor to a 1 year $1.6 million contract. The move has been praised by critics and fans alike. In a corresponding move RHP Matt Thonton (0-0 6.75 ERA 3 G) has been released to make room on the active and 40 man roster.

4/9/16

San Diego Padres v. Colorado Rockies (0-3)
WP: SP Jorge De La Rosa 8 IP 0ER 6K 1BB (2-0 0.00 ERA)
LP: SP Tyson Ross 5.2 IP 3ER 6K 2BB (0-2 5.73 ERA)
SV: Jake McGee (2) (0-0 0.00 ERA 2 SV)
LF Jose Pirela 1-2 BB
SD HR: none
COL HR none
Game Notes:
We got one hit, we have the deadly combination of no offense and no pitching and its pissing me off..

News:

Indians RHP Josh Tomlin threw a shut out today allowing only 2 hits in a 7-0 victory. Showing complete command he allowed no walks and had 4 strikeouts.


San Diego Padres v. Colorado Rockies (4-5)
WP: RP Jason Gurka 2IP 0ER 1K 0BB (1-0 2.45 ERA)
LP: SP Andrew Cashner 5IP 5ER 2K 0BB (0-2 4.38 ERA)
SV: Jake McGee (3) (0-0 0.00 ERA 3 SV)
SS Alexei Ramirez 2-5
1B Wil Myers 2-5 HR
2B Cory Spangenberg 2-3 3B
C Christian Bethancourt 2-4
SD HR: Wil Myers (3)
COL HR: Mark Reynolds (3)
Game Notes:
GOD I HATE OUR PITCHING WERE 0-6 because of em

News:

Mariners RHP Felix Hernandez threw a shutout allowing only 3 hits and 2 walks to go along with 5 strikeouts. The king is currently 1-0 with a 0.53 ERA.


AL Player of the Week is Houston's SS Carlos Correa. The 2012 first round pick and reigning ROY won the POW award after batting .391 with 9 hits in 23 ab with 4 HR and 11 RBIs

NL Player of the Week is Arizona's RF David Peralta. The former Cardnials farmhand won POW with a BA of .519 with 0 HR 4 RBI in 7 G

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Week 2: 4 at Philadelphia Philles and 3 vs Arizona Diamondbacks

4/11/16

San Diego Padres v. Philadelphia Philles (1-2)
WP: CL Hector Neris 1IP 0ER 2K 0BB (2-0 0.00 ERA)
LP: CL Kevin Quackenbush (BS 1) 0.2IP 2ER 1K 0BB (0-1 10.80 ERA 0SV)
SV:
LF Jon Jay 2-3
2B Cord Spangenberg 1-3
SD HR: none
PHI HR: none
Game Notes:
Way to go Kevin Quackenbush you scrub, goes into the ninth leading 1-0 and he some how loses the game after breaking down and losing the game completely. Quackenbush is close to getting released from the Padres. Also something needs to be done for the offense to actually put up runs.

News:

Indians backstop Roberto Perez was placed on the bereavement list as his daughter is dealing with an deadly unknown illness. The entire Padres organization wishes Perez's daughter gets better and has a full recovery.

The Royals have been reported to have finalized a deal with the Oakland A's that would send 32 year old 1B Kendrys Morales and $1.5 million in return for 31 year old 2B Jed Lowrie and 22 year old minor league CF James Harris

4/12/16
Game Cancelled due to rain, will be made up on 4/14/16 in a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Philles

4/13/16

San Diego Padres v. Philadelphia Philles (4-2)
WP: SP James Shields 8IP 1ER 0BB 10K (1-1 4.72 ERA)
LP: SP Charlie Morton 5.1IP 4ER 0BB 5K (0-2 4.97 ERA)
SV: Kevin Quackenbush 1 SV (0-0 6.75 ERA 1SV)
CF Travis Jankowski 3-5 2B
SS Alexei Ramirez 2-4
1B Wil Myers 1-4 2B
SD HR: Yangervis Solarte (2)
Phi HR: none
Game Notes:
Finally we get our first win of the season, with a strong showing from the offense and pitching, this is what we need to win games

News:

Boston fans are writhing after they learned that Mookie Betts will be out for 3 weeks after straining a rib cage muscle after diving to make a catch.

Also heading to the DL for sometime is Brewers star left fielder Ryan Braun. Braun suffered a fractured thumb sliding into 2B on a double, Braun was reached after the game and commented on the injury saying he "Wants to be in the field."

4/14/16

San Diego Padres v. Philadelphia Philles (6-1)
WP: SP Drew Pomeranz 8IP 1ER 1BB 9K (1-1 5.59 ERA)
LP: SP Jeremy Hellickson 2.2IP 5ER 2BB 1K (0-2 6.52 ERA)
SV:
C Christian Bethancourt 2-4
LF Jon Jay 1-4 HR
SD HR: Jon Jay (1)
PHI HR: none
Game Notes:
Pomeranz had a good showing today going 103 pitches deep into the game and a Jon Jay home run in the 3rd sealed the deal for this game

Game 2:

San Diego Padres v. Philadelphia Philles (0-2)
WP: SP Aaron Nola 8IP 0ER 0BB 4K (1-1 2.14 ERA)
LP: SP Tyson Ross 6.1IP 1ER 1BB 6K (0-3 4.15 ERA)
SV: Hector Neris (1) (2-0 0.00 ERA)
3B Yangervis Solarte 1-3 SB
SD HR: none
PHI HR: Emmanuel Burriss (1)
Game Notes:
This was the offenses fault, letting down an okay effort by Tyson Ross Interestingly enough, the Padres hit zero extra base hits.

4/15/16

San Diego Padres v. Arizona Diamondbacks (5-1)
WP: SP Andrew Cashner 6IP 0ER 1BB 10K (1-2 2.95 ERA)
LP: SP Zack Greinke 3.2IP 5ER 0BB 4K (1-2 3.79 ERA)
SV:
C Christian Bethancourt 3-4 2B
LF Jon Jay 2-2 HR
3B Yangervis Solarte 2-4 2B
SD HR: Jon Jay (2)
ARI HR: Jake Lamb (2)
Game Notes:
With a solid offensive showing to go along with a respectable start from Andrew Cashner allowed us to get this win

News:

The Pirates be with out Ace Gerrit Cole for the rest of the year after he suffered a torn rotator cuff on April 14th. Cole was 2-0 with a 3.78 ERA in 3 starts before the injury

Rays will have to get used to a new starters face after RHP Erasmo Ramirez went down with a torn labrum that will keep him out for 4-5 months, conservative guesses have him back in late august.

4/16/16

San Diego Padres v. Arizona Diamondbacks (8-1)
WP: SP Brandon Morrow 7IP 1ER 1BB 4K (1-0 0.64 ERA)
LP: SP Shelby Miller 3.1IP 5ER 5BB 6K (0-1 9.75 ERA)
SV:
3B Yangervis Solarte 2-4 2B
PH Melvin Upton Jr. 1-1 2B
SD HR: none
ARI HR:Brandon Drury (1)
Game Notes:
A good pitching effort by the 1-0 Brandon Morrow who allowed his only earned run on the year. A lot of walks by Shelby Miller is what sealed the deal.

News:

Braves Catcher A.J Pierzynski "hit" an impressive milestone, getting his 2000th hit in a 9-2 victory over the Miami Marlins

The Royals will be without left fielder Alex Gordon for 5 weeks after he went down with shoulder tendinitis, he will be retroactively placed on the 15 day DL, Gordon was unavailable for comment on the Injury

The Giants will be without LF Hunter Pence for 5 weeks after he sprained his ankle. Pence had been batting .313 with 0 HR and 2 RBI

4/14/16

San Diego Padres v. Arizona Diamondbacks (5-4) (11)
WP: RP Carlos Villanueva 1IP 1ER 1BB 2K (1-0 1.69 ERA)
LP: CL Brad Ziegler 0.2IP 2ER 0BB 0K (1-1 4.76 ERA)
SV:
RF Matt Kemp 3-5
LF Jose Pirela 3-5 2B
SD HR: none
ARI HR: David Murphy (1)
Game Notes:
A David Murphy pinch hit 3 run home run in the bottom of the ninth with 2 outs given up by Kevin Quackenbush that ruined an 8 inning shutout by James Shields what a shame, Quackenbush is on thin ice with me right now.

News:
No Notable news reported

NL Player of the Week is Philles RF Wil Venable. Venable won the award after batting .500 with 14 hits in 28 AB with 2HR and 9 RBIs

AL Player of the Week is Orioles CF Adam Jones the former Seattle Mariner won the award after batting .367 (11-for-30) with 4 HR and 11 RBIs

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Week 3 3 vs Pirates and 3 vs Cardnials


4/18/16
Off Day

A slew of Padres moves were announced today:

Demoted:
1B/3B Brett Wallace was wavied and designated for assignment, the Padres management hopes Wallace can stay in the organization
Wallace was batting .059 with 0 home runs and 9 RBI in 8 G (3GS)

RHP Kevin Quackenbush was optioned to Triple A El Paso after 4 disastrous games as the closer for this team.

RHP Brandon Maurer was also optioned to El Paso after puttng up a 8.10 ERA in 4 games

Promoted:
RHP Daniel McCutchen was promoted to take the place of Maurer on the roster. McCutchen was 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in 2 starts with 10K and 0BB

LHP Robbie Erlin was also promoted to the active roster in the place of Kevin Quackenbush. He was 0-1 with a 1.86 ERA with 5K with 1BB

SS Adam Rosales was promoted to take Brett Wallace's spot as back up infielder, Rosales was batting .308 with 3HR with 5 RBI in Triple A El Paso

4/19/16

San Diego Padres v. Pittsburgh Pirates (3-2)
WP: SP Tyson Ross 6.1IP 2ER 2BB 5K (1-3 3.80 ERA)
LP: SP Jon Niese 7IP 3ER 4BB 2K (0-1 3.31 ERA)
SV: Jason Frasor (1) (0-0 0.00 ERA 1SV)
SS Alexei Ramirez 2-4 3B
LF Alexi Amarista 1-3 2B
SD HR: none
PIT HR: none
Game Notes:
Jason Frasor got his first save as the new closer and I'm happy to have him as the closer, Tyson had some decent but not spectactular 6 innings to pick up his first win of the season.

News:

Marlins LF Christian Yelich went 5-5 today in a 11-1 mercy of the Washington Nationals. Yelich hit a single, a double, a single, singled again, and then singled again. Yelich is batting .288 with 1 HR in 52 AB

Philles RP Luis A. Garcia is headed to the DL with ulnar nerve irritation. He is out for 4-5 months

4/20/16

San Diego Padres v. Pittsburgh Pirates (10-2)
WP: SP Drew Pomeranz 7IP 2ER 1BB 6K (2-1 4.32 ERA)
LP: SP John Locke 4IP 4ER 3BB 2K (0-2 3.06 ERA)
SV:
1B Wil Myers 3-3 3 2B
LF Jose Pirela 3-4 2B
3B Yangervis Solarte 2-4 2B
RF Matt Kemp 2-5
SD HR: none
PIT HR: none
Game Notes:
Wil Myers set the NLregular season record for doubles with 3, he was also injured running the bases, (Hes only DtD for 2 days). Also Pomeranz had a solid showing again today.

News:

Twins RF/3B Miguel Sano has a hamstring strain and will be out for 5-6 weeks

4/21/16

San Diego Padres v. Pittsburgh Pirates (2-8)
WP: SP Ryan Vogelsong 5IP 2ER 4BB 1K (1-0 3.71 ERA)
LP: SP Andrew Cashner 2IP 4ER 2BB 1K (1-3 4.43 ERA)
SV:
SS Matt Kemp 2-4 2B
3B Yangervis Solarte 1-4 2B
SD HR: none
PIT HR: Michael Morse (2)
Game Notes:
Bad pitching and subpar offense put and end to our 5 game winning streak

News:
No notable news reported

4/22/16

The Padres have announced they have claimed SP Steven Wright from the Boston Red Sox. He hope is that Wright will clear waivers and be optioned to El Paso to maybe provide for the Padres

1B/3B Brett Wallace has cleared waivers and has been optioned to Triple A El Paso

San Diego Padres v. St. Louis Cardinals (4-2)
WP: SP James Shields 7IP 2ER 1BB 8K (2-1 3.18 ERA)
LP: SP Mike Leake 8IP 3ER 1BB 7K (1-1 2.42 ERA)
SV: Jason Frasor (2) (0-0 0.00 ERA)
RF Matt Kemp 2-4 2B
SS Alexei Ramirez 1-4 2B
CF Travis Jankowski 1-4 HR
SD HR: Travis Jankowski (1)
STL HR: Yadier Molina (1)
Game Notes:
Solid offense and a James Shields QS help us guide past a good start by Mike Leake

News:
No Notable News reported

4/23/16

San Diego Padres v. St. Louis Cardnials (2-4)
WP: SP Adam Wainwright 7IP 2ER 2BB 10K (1-1 3.00 ERA)
LP: RP Robbie Erlin 1IP 2ER 0BB 1K (0-1 12.27 ERA)
SV: Trevor Rosenthal (2) (0-0 1.69 ERA 2SV)
LF Jon Jay 3-4
SD HR: none
STL HR: none
Game Notes:
Robbie blew it, decent offensive showoff by Jon Jay and others still not what I want in this team

News:
No Notable News

4/24/16

San Diego Padres v. St. Louis Carndials (5-4)
WP: SP Tyson Ross 6IP 4ER 0BB 8K (2-3 4.25 ERA)
LP: SP Tyler Lyons 3.2IP 5ER 1BB 2K (0-1 6.06 ERA)
SV: Jason Frasor (3)
C Derek Norris 2-4 2B
3B Yangervis Solarte 3-4 2B HR
1B Wil Myers 2-3
SD HR: Yangervis Solarte
STL HR: Matt Adams (4) Randal Grichuk (4)
Game Notes:
Tyson showed some weakness but it was Yangervis Solarte that sealed it with a home run

News:

Pirates 2B Josh Harrison had a monstrous day going 5-6 leading the Pirates to a 5-1 win over the Phillies

Tigers RHP Mike Pelfrey is done for the season, Pelfrey tore his rotator cuff on April 22nd and that will be the end of his season.

White Sox were dealt a huge blow today as it was announced RF Adam Eaton will be out for 3 weeks with a sprained ankle, the former Diamondback was adamant on the injury telling reporters that hes confident he wont be out for long.


The AL Player of the Week is Rangers 1B Prince Fielder. The former Brewer and Tiger won the award after batting .417 with 4HR and 8 RBI.

The NL Player of the Week is the Mets backstop Travis d'Arnaud. The former Blue Jay farmhand batted .571 with 5HR and 15RBIs to acquire POW honors.

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Week 4 3 at San Francisco Giants and 3 at Los Angeles Dodgers

4/25/16

San Diego Padres v. San Francisco Giants (7-2)
WP: SP Drew Pomeranz 6IP 2ER 3BB 3K (3-1 3.97 ERA)
LP: SP Johnny Cueto 4.1IP 4ER 2BB 4K (2-3 4.83 ERA)
SV:
CF Travis Jankowski 3-5
RF Matt Kemp 3-6 2 2B
C Christian Bethancourt 3-5 2 2B
SD HR: none
SF HR: none
Game Notes:
Again a good start by Drew Pomeranz and an offensive showing, if we can play each game like this we have a shot at some contention for the WC

News:

Boston's big free agent signing keeps looking better and better as David Price threw a 4-hitter against the Braves. Price is 5-0 with a 0.69 ERA in 5 starts and looks like an early Cy Young candidate.

4/26/16

San Diego Padres v. San Francisco Giants (4-3) (12)
WP: RP Daniel McCutchen 2.1IP 0ER 3BB 1K (1-0 0.00 ERA)
LP: RP George Kontos 0.2IP 1ER 0BB 1K (0-1 5.79 ERA)
SV: Luis D. Perdomo (1) (1.50 ERA 1SV)
SS Alexei Ramirez 1-5 3B
3B Yangervis Solarte 1-4 HR
SD HR: Yangervis Solarte (4)
SF HR: none
Game Notes:
Daniel McCutchen gets his first MLB win in over 5 years and rookie Luis D. Pederomo got the save, Yangervis Solarte also showed off the power today

News:

A minor trade was completed today between the Tigers and the Padres. The deal sent 37 year old RHP Jeremy Guthrie to Detroit for 32 year old LF Nate Schierholtz. San Diego sources have stated that Schierholtz will be used as depth in the minor leagues.

4/27/16

San Diego Padres v. San Francisco Giants (1-3)
WP: SP Jeff Samardzija 8IP 1ER 1BB 7K (1-4 4.33 ERA)
LP: SP James Shields 7IP 2ER 1BB 6K (2-2 3.06 ERA)
SV: Sergio Romo (5) (4.33 ERA 5SV)
2B Cory Spangenberg 3-3
CF Travis Jankowski 2-4
SD HR: none
SF HR: Darren Ford (2)
Game Notes:
Bats let us down today, only 2 extra base hits with no one on is what killed us

News:

Brewers manager Craig Counsell is in some hot water today after a recent media explosion. During a radio interview Counsell took shots at the media's integrity, fact checking, and ratings. Team officials could not be reached for an official comment on Counsell's recent flair.

The Rangers have lost RF Shin-Soo Choo to a strained rib cage muscle. The apparent injury will keep Choo out of the lineup for 3-4 weeks.

Cubs RP Hector Rondon will be out for 4 weeks with an elbow sprain, sources inside of the Cubs organization have said that Rondon will be placed on the 15-day DL today

4/28/16
Off Day

News:
No notable news reported

4/29/16

The Padres have singed RP Carlos Marmol to a minor league contract to provide depth to their bullpen

San Diego Padres v. Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1)
WP: SP Tyson Ross 7.1IP 1ER 3BB 8K (3-3 3.65 ERA)
LP: SP Alex Wood7IP 2ER 0BB 8K (1-3 5.08 ERA)
SV: Jason Frasor (4) (0.00 ERA 4SV
SS Alexei Ramirez 2-4 2B
LF Jose Pirela 3-4 2 2B
2B Cory Spangenberg 1-4 3B
SD HR: none
LAD HR: none
Game Notes:
A combined two hitter as Tyson Ross took a no-no into the 7th but gave up a triple to Howie Kendrick, offense is still not producing as much as I want it too.

News:

The Pirates were delt a blow today after learning that star CF Andrew McCutchen will be out for 2 weeks with a a stiff back. McCutchen could not be reached for comment. Hes currently batting .324 with 4HR and 9RBI

4/30/16

San Diego Padres v. Los Angeles Dodgers (4-3)
WP: SP Brandon Morrow 7IP 3ER 3BB 5K (2-0 1.93 ERA)
LP: SP Clayton Kershaw 9IP 2ER 3BB 6K (4-1 0.93 ERA)
SV: Jason Frasor (5) (0.00 ERA 5SV
1B Wil Myers 2-4 HR
2B Cory Spangenberg 1-4 2B
SD HR: Wil Myers (4)
LAD HR: Enrique Hernandez (2)
Game Notes:
A battle of aces Brandon Morrow held his own against the dominate Clayton Kershaw who had a 0.69 ERA a 6th inning 2 run home run by Wil Myers sealed the deal on this victory

News:
No Notable news reported

5/1/16

San Diego Padres v. Los Angeles Dodgers (1-7)
WP: SP Julio Urias 7.1IP 1ER 2BB 9K (2-2 2.67 ERA)
LP: SP Drew Pomeranz 4.2IP 5ER 2BB 3K (3-2 4.94 ERA)
SV:
RF Matt Kemp 2-4
1B Wil Myers 1-4 2B
LF Jose Pirela 1-4 2B
SD HR: none
LAD HR: none
Game Notes:
A band of Singles and a bunch of defensive miscues made Drew Pomeranz take the L today against 19 year old rookie superstar Julio Urias

News:

Toronto's middle infield took a hit with 2B Devon Travis had a setback in his recovery and is out out for 6 weeks with recurring back spasms. The former Tiger has not played a game this year due to the spasms

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The Players of the Month
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The Rookies of the Month
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NL WEST STANDINGS/WC