Nightmare Before Strasmas

Living in DC for a long time, I had first hand observation of the Strasburg hype once he hit the majors.  Strasmas as it was known.  One Tommy John surgery later, Strasburg isn't throwing in 3 digits anymore and he looks a lot more mortal this year.  Perfect for the POWERFUL Padres offense to pummel him tonight, which Padres Jagoff will be attending to witness the carnage in person.

It should be discussed how awesome the Padres offense is looking right now.  All of the bit pieces are contributing, and even without Carlos Quentin really providing much of anything, they are producing runs. At what point will Bud realize that Kyle Blanks will hit and field better than Quentin?  I understand we need an enforcer for brawls, but can't Carlos handle this duty from the dugout?  FREE KYLE BLANKS!

Jayson Werth is thirsty!

The Padres are playing the Nats this week - the 1st place Nats - though I'd never say that after watching the Nats in DC since they moved there in 2005.  Despite our 2 game winning streak, Gio Gonzalez just blew through our lineup, striking out pretty much everyone.  Meanwhile, Clayton Richard looked decent until he had his requisite blow up inning and gave up two runs, an INSURMOUNTABLE deficit with this year's Padres.  And we are stuck listening to Andy Masur on FSSD.  It doesn't get worse.  Can we trade Mark Kotsay for Matt Vasgersian?  I'd be willing to throw in O-dog also. 

Jayson Werth is my favorite player to hate, going back to his Doyer days.  He does get awfully thirsty when he's bathing in the Southern California sun, although personally, I prefer a nice brewdog to quench the thirst when it's nice out.