Sports September 5, 2010

What happened to the Padres? Weren't they going to run away with the National League? Weren't they going to dominate with their dominate pitching staff, unbelievable bullpen, and new found hitting. Well, they have lost 10 games in a row. And to think they hadn't lost 3 in a row so far this season. They now only have a 1.5 game lead over the Giants and aren't even the best team in the NL anymore. They've fallen to fourth, behind Cincinnati, Atlanta, and Philly. If these standings hold, they'll be in trouble because they have to go to Atlanta, who is very good at home. It also goes to show what can happen to a young team. They don't have very much playoff experience in their roster. The last time they made the postseason as a club was in 2006. Since they have gotten young, inexperienced talent for some of their former greats, like Jake Peavy. However, they still are very dangerous. It might have been good for them to get this long losing streak now instead of in October. They might still yet be able to rebound, and take it all the way to the World Series.

Manny Ramirez is going back to the AL, this time for the White Sox. Despite leading the Dodgers charge into the postseason in 2008, his last two seasons have been bitten by a suspension and injuries. Going to Chicago again might get him rejuvinated. We all know he can hit, but does he want to hit? Manny could very well have an '08 repeat, but only if he wants to. The White Sox will definitely need his bat if they are going to catch the Twins in the Central.