I have so much things in my head that needs to be in my blog right now. I will even give out progress report during the last three games later but I will mention some as this entry goes on. And I’m not giving good grades to favorites. Being fair is the key, folks.

N.L. vs. A.L. in middle of the season is a punishment. Unless it’s All-Star games and World Series. Padres have a tendency to lose whole bunch of games when they are playing against American League teams. Last season interleague series were a total joke. Friars lost twelve games in a row during June, and got swept by the Yankees, Twins and Mariners, three each. They totally embarrased me that I didn’t even know who my team is! 

Summer games are supposed to be fun for every baseball fans. Especially when it’s vacation for me and interleague series take place in and out of San Diego. Well, interleagues SHOULD be fun! Since games against A.L. are now taking only half of my summer vacation, it’s not going to be fun as it should be. (My vacation used to be from mid-June to entire August! I want my summer back though. It got short like a scissor cutting a paper into half.)

It’s a good idea to be playing against other league more than three series in middle of the season, but it’s not so good for the Padres. I’m pretty sure they know it too. Unless, they like to lose instead. Interleague began not a long time ago. Ok, more like on Friday and I just want this whole thing to be over already. I’m that desperate.   

The three games against Angels this weeked were really, really devestating. I don’t feel like talking about it but I’m thinking way too much. Padres made a frown in my face for three days straight. They just could not play solid baseball at all. Both Padres and I are just so confused and feeling blue. I can’t believe the series ended in a terrible way.

Angels totally damaged us by outscoring 26 to 7 for last three games. My brother had his own party going on today. It’s no surprise that the Padres got swept at Anaheim. Pitching for the Padres was like watching a scary movie at midnight. 

Surprisingly, the bullpen did a fine job not giving up ton up runs. It was starting pitchers who did the huge damages and broke other neighbors’ windows. All Chad Guadin, Josh Geer and Chris Young’s performance disappointed me. On my previous post, I mentioned about him giving up like eight runs and ten hits in three innings. I give him a D- with that lousy performance on the mound.

Josh Geer did pretty much the same thing yesterday. He lasted short and gave up seven runs with three homeruns. I say a D. Josh Geer is a very nice guy who wants to be in the big leagues throughout the season, but he really needs to go back down soon.

Chris Young will definitely not be sent town to Triple-A, but he has a homework to do, that is to control his pitches, don’t throw so many pitches and settle down. This is exactly the opposite of what he did today, Chris Young made his shortest outing of the season and surrendered five runs in only little over two innings. He even allowed four straight walks to force in a run. NOT GOOD Chris. You deserve a D as well.

It’s tough being a Padres fan. Honestly, sometimes I wonder why I follow this team. They are struggling both offensively and defensively, below .500 and ace is injured. Get well soon Jake! We really need you.

Where was I? Oh yes, I need to hand the Padres thier grades now. This progress report is only for the last five games in Los Angeles and Anaheim.

1. Tony Gwynn Jr.: A-

He’s been playing good against the Dodgers. He led off in first inning in both games against the Dodgers. Against the Angels, he wasn’t as good as he should be.

2. David Eckstein: B+

Yes, I didn’t give him an A. He hitted behind Tony and reached bases safely in two games. Eck just got a single and a double in three games against the Angels. Thaf is so unlike him! I hope he can bounce back again.

3. Brian Giles: B

He’s been ok. Not good and not bad. He knocked in few runs against the Angels but didn’t do much of great things.

4. Adrian Gonzalez: B

It’s not entirely his fault that he didn’t hit any homeruns in nine games now, Pitchers are still walking him more and not giving Adrian a chance. When he doesn’t get walked, he usually struck out or just got out in five games. On Sunday, he had three hits in four chances.

5. Kevin Kouzmanoff: A

He was having fun and not his teammates. Kouz had two homeruns and knocked in couple of runs. He’s doing a great job right now and if he can keep it up, he’s going to do fine. I’m not worried about this guy unlike some players.

4. Chase Headley/Edgar Gonzalez/Henry Blanco/Wil Venable/Luis Rodriguez: C-

Their performances are just below average right now. Enough said.

5. Starting pitchers except Kevin Correia on Wednesday: D-

Like I mentioned before, they have been terrible on the mound for last five games. I was so embarassed by their performance. What were they thinking? They lasted so short and the bullpen had to help them. That is something starting pitchers should not do when they are running a game. So do me a favor and please step up.

So to some this whole thing up, Padres are really struggling right now and need to step it up in some way shape of form. Monday is an off day, which the Friars need it so badly and will host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday back at home. Padres willl avoid their three game losing streak and a sweep and the Mariners will try to stop theirs. It will be very interesting to see what my boys can do to come back.