2K14 - San Diego Padres

[onejayhawk]

I remember when Bud Black and Vida Blue did double headers. Just sayin

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[joncarlos]

Poor ol' Cameron Maybin. He ruptured his biceps and will be sidelined 2-3 months after landing awkwardly diving for a flyball.

Suddenly the "all the outfielders" plan is looking pretty smart.

CF - Venable/Denorfia
LF - Seth Smith and Blanks
RF - Quentin

Something like that?

[Don Quixote]

Ruptured left biceps tendon, out 2-3 months. I think he's carrying "injury-prone" to a new level.

[Davros]

Suddenly the "all the outfielders" plan is looking pretty smart.

CF - Venable/Denorfia
LF - Seth Smith and Blanks
RF - Quentin

Something like that?

Rotoworld is projecting Quentin in LF with Blanks backing him up. They also have Seth Smith in RF with Denorfia presumably platooning with him. I think your configuration makes a bit more sense until Quentin gets hurt yet again.

Selfishly, I am hoping this development this means that Venable will be firmly locked into everyday play again (at least for the first half of the season). That should help boost his counting stats and give him a chance at another 20/20 season.

[revo]

Tommy Medica is killing the ball in ST. With Maybin gone, does he figure to gain playing time?

[james33]

Denorfia always manages to exceed expectations, fantasy wise, for NL-only leagues. The plate appearances seem to just open up for him as the year goes on.

[Sam]

Tommy Medica is killing the ball in ST. With Maybin gone, does he figure to gain playing time?

There was an article yesterday that said they were going to try him in the OF. I don't think he's every played there before and his D could be bad but it sounds like they're open to trying to get his bat into the lineup with Alonso blocking him at 1B

[Friarfan]

There was an article yesterday that said they were going to try him in the OF. I don't think he's every played there before and his D could be bad but it sounds like they're open to trying to get his bat into the lineup with Alonso blocking him at 1B

Yeah, he is, but it doesn't look like they are making plans for him to be out there as much as they have done for Headley and Blanks in the past. It's more a case of if needed in an emergency situation. I like his bat a lot, but his opportunity will come at first. The team is still committed to Alonso there and will give him this year to prove if he's their future or not. The Padre fan boards were all over Medica last year and want him to be the guy.

In other news, it looks like Maybin might not be out as long as first thought. Could be back in 4-6 weeks. I hope so, I'm really rooting for him.

[james33]

Carlos Quentin to the DL, as Chris Denorfia prepares for yet another year of outperforming his fantasy draft slot

[Friarfan]

Carlos Quentin to the DL, as Chris Denorfia prepares for yet another year of outperforming his fantasy draft slot

Sonofabeyotch couldn't even make it to opening day.

Yes, Dino will get more pt but more important as a result of this, Tommy Medica makes the team. So does X Nady. Kyle Blanks is optioned down as well. Can't believe an American League team (Astros?) aren't jumping at the chance to deal for him

[overkill94]

What can you tell me about Medica? Will he only get a chance if Alonso goes down or has he shown that he can handle LF?

[james33]

Yasmani Grandal makes the team too(?) I thought he blew out his knee in august? Impressive recovery. Does this make Hundley not worth $1 (Hundley went for $5 in toutwars, I believe)

[Friarfan]

What can you tell me about Medica? Will he only get a chance if Alonso goes down or has he shown that he can handle LF?

He has been playing a decent amijbt of time in left (and right) and could see a fair amount of at bats while Quentin and Maybin are down. Yonder has been ripping the ball this spring so I think he's got the firm lock on the first base job. So he'd need to get injured for Medica to see at bats once Q and Maybin return

[Friarfan]

Yasmani Grandal makes the team too(?) I thought he blew out his knee in august? Impressive recovery. Does this make Hundley not worth $1 (Hundley went for $5 in toutwars, I believe)

Grandal has had a pretty impressive week or two since he's come back. I think he plays 3-4 days a week. They also kept Rivera on the squad so they are carrying 3 catchers at this point.

I don't see where Hundley has much value at this point

[Hornsby]

Yasmani Grandal makes the team too(?) I thought he blew out his knee in august? Impressive recovery. Does this make Hundley not worth $1 (Hundley went for $5 in toutwars, I believe)

PED's will do that for ya...