Who'da Thunk It? Padres 2010

So here we are on July 09, 2010 sitting at the brink of the end of the 1st half of the MLB season. How many people including myself, a HUGE Padres fan, really thought the San Diego Padres would command the best record in the NL and hold a 3 game lead over the Colorado Rockies in the NL West? I stand here and say I did not expect it. Now that they are where they are thanks to pitching from their starters and a bullpen named the "PENitentiary"http://http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/nl/padres/2010-06-29-san-diego-padres-cover_N.htm, for the shutdown crew they are. And although Adrian Gonzalez is the powerhouse of the hitting on the team, .300 avg., 17hr, and 54 RBI's, there is production coming in the strangest of areas.

With the pitching sqaud doing work, Padres have so many opportunities to win by scores of 1-0, 2-1, 2-0, very low scoring games, but a win is a win. So most people believe that the Padres wouldn't last to this point and they continue to say the Padres will not make into October nor will they even win the NLWest. But I believe to this very day, that the Padres will be in the playoffs and will take the NL West Pennant. We have done work with virtually no injuries from any big players except for Chris Young and at this point we are doing just fine with our starting pitching.

Let's hope moving forward after this All-Star Break we can continue our talented play. 50-35 is what we are at currently with the possibility of being 53-35 with a sweep of the Rockies.

GO PADRES

CHARGERS: Hopes For Playoff Have All But Been Schott Down

WELL HERE IT IS THE SAD TALE OF A TEAM DESTINED FOR A THEIR FIRST SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2008 AND YET IT WONT HAPPEN.
The Chargers have to go 3-0 their last 3 games (Chiefs, Bucs, and Broncos) to make the playoffs. While I believe they have a chance to do this, maybe beat the Bucs, the one problem that lies in their path is the BRONCOS. The Broncos have 3 games left to be played in which they need to go 0-3. Next week's match for them is the Panthers. I believe the Panthers are better than the Broncos and will beat them. The next game following the Panthers will be the, (insert shaking of head and laughter), Buffalo Bills. The team the Chargers lost too and the following games which the Bills have gone...1-6 OUCH!
Now I will be praying, fasting, and burning whatever candles I have to make sure the Bills beat the Broncos. Because I know, I know, the next week the Chargers will be in ready form to beat the Pony's! After Hochalee-Hockalei-Hawkalee, whatever, the call the ref made which should have ensured a Charger victory, I know the Chargers want payback!
Last year's match up between them at Qualcomm brought out the toughness and side of Philip Rivers that nobody had ever seen. It was awesome, all the taunting going on between Rivers and the Broncos.
ALthouh, it has been a disappointing season for us Bolts fans, the fact is if we can beat the Broncos, like the Padres beat the Dodgers in '96 - moment of silence for Ken Caminiti- then it will be one of the greatest victories of Chargers history. If we cannot make it past them some things need to happen.
1. Fire Norv Turner
2. Fire staff members who have let Chargers talent slide
3. Institute a whole new agenda for players to play to the best of their ability
4. Provide a defense that can keep the aerial attack under wraps
5. Add new players to offense - i.e. offensive line, fullback, and wide receiever
6. Help LaDainian Tolinson get his ring! This guy has busted his butt for the team for so many years and deserves a ring, just like Gwynn on the Pads deserved a world series ring
7. Hire me to be an entry-level marketing and events coordinator

The Chargers are too talented to let the next season be a waste. They only have a season or two left in this dream team til players will start to leave. But I believe they can continue to make the right moves to keep this team first in the West and in the AFC. I mean really look where the Chiefs are and the Raiders. And the Broncos dont really have that Elway type team.
GO CHARGERS!