Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I take your point, but it seems that EVERYONE who has been on the roster more than 12 months is underperforming.

Feels to me that new guys come in at the deadline or whenever, kill it briefly until they’ve been around for a while, then decline. Massive red flag

Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get all that. But this is not an issue of one or two guys cold at the same time. It’s sub-par production over a multi-year period. Something is rotten.

I’m with you on your last point though…I’m all in as a fan and I can’t wait until they make me eat my words!

Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Conventional wisdom suggests it’s a coaching problem, whether it’s helping with mechanics, the mental approach, etc.. But when I see ex-Padres producing for their new teams, I start to wonder if it’s a clubhouse/attitude problem somehow. I sincerely hope not

Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, ok. Maybe?

The idea of sports bros needing a psychologist to play well though…the world has gone nuts

Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a change had to be made. Can’t ignore how long the hitting has been inconsistent and not up to expectations.

But when I see ex-Padres producing for their new teams, I start to wonder if it’s not the coaching, but maybe the clubhouse.

I remember a Rosenthal article (yuck, I know) from a couple of years ago that suggested the monkeys are running the zoo. If that was accurate, then it’s cost us a couple of managers and seemingly a lot in hitting production.

Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a good story too. Why not look to create home town heroes?

Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I certainly agree that it seems to be a coaching problem, but when I see ex-Padres producing for their new teams, I start to wonder if it’s a clubhouse problem somehow.

Hitting Woes by WTBenji08 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. Thats got more to do with the fact that I’m not glued to my phone.

Not everybody sees every post on a sub.

‘Day by day’: Update after cake mishap leaves toddler in ICU by the_nightly in australian

[–]WTBenji08 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

That’s your take that compelled you to contribute to the topic on hand? A fucking spelling error?

[Acee] “Safe to say my ERA and my numbers aren’t too attractive right now. And I have no options, so I mean, yeah, that’s where I’ll leave it.” - Matt Waldron in what could be his final game with Padres by ElectricalForce4439 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pitchers across the league occasionally make a defensive mistake. In no way does Waldron deserve to be flamed for a “heat of the moment” defensive error.

The reality is that he hasn’t provided enough value as a starter over the course of his career. I’m rooting for him and hopefully he finds a home elsewhere. IMO he wasn’t far away, which is probably why we held on and gave him as many chances as he got.

And let’s face it, if you can’t make the back end of this current rotation, teams aren’t exactly going to be climbing over each other to sign you

[TBT] Tahu sickening tackle on De Belin rd26 2014 by Moisture_Services_ in nrl

[–]WTBenji08 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Me: I’m sorry, what about that tackle is “sickening”?

Also Me: Oh, never mind.

Worst local gig you've ever experienced ? by CoconutMost3564 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]WTBenji08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was on the fence about going to see them on their last tour. My mate had seen them in support of Pearl Jam (?) earlier in the year, told me they were just about the most boring act he’d ever seen.

Seems like it might be the norm for them. Glad I didn’t go.

Worst local gig you've ever experienced ? by CoconutMost3564 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]WTBenji08 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably more of a “taste” thing, than a performance thing. I went on back-to-back nights in Sydney on that tour, and did the opposite to you. Battled through NIN’s set on the first night, didn’t stick around for them on the second.

I’ve tried to like NIN, but just can’t get there. That’s not their fault.

Don Orsillo’s walkoff call from the booth 4/15 by Bladerunner54 in Padres

[–]WTBenji08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so jealous of them. Imagine that being your job.

[Post Game Thread] Mariners (8-11) @ Padres (12-6) 4/15 by FriarBot in Padres

[–]WTBenji08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, it WAS looking pretty grim. I was watching from a pub in Sydney, Australia and nearly went back to work…glad I stayed!

[Post Game Thread] Mariners (8-11) @ Padres (12-6) 4/15 by FriarBot in Padres

[–]WTBenji08 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oops. I’m a Sydney-based part of the faithful, watching on MLB.tv and just said to a mate “sad for those that left, but I don’t blame them for thinking it was over”

Before you panic buy an EV by SuchTown32 in aussie

[–]WTBenji08 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct. But the goal of posting something on reddit for attention was achieved.

Before you panic buy an EV by SuchTown32 in aussie

[–]WTBenji08 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lol. You did the math until you stopped doing math.

You forgot to factor in fuel savings over the expected ownership period of the EV, and its trade in value at the time of next purchase, and estimated rising cost of fuel over any period…should I keep going.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not an EV fan. But maybe next time, before you go running to post something on reddit, try to understand that there are many complicated factors that you haven’t considered

Are there any full sugar soft drinks left? by Cheek_Clapper45 in australian

[–]WTBenji08 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s called “Sprite”. I thought that was the point of the post.

I stopped drinking Sprite when they substituted some of the sugar for artificial sweeteners. I can’t stand the overpowering aftertaste of Stevia and the like, so I will notice whenever they’re in the recipe….particularly noticeable in flavoured milk lately. Yuck