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Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Padres add Tomko ahead of stretch drive

Damit, der Style!

The Padres, attempting to fortify their pitching staff for the September stretch drive, have signed right-hander Brett Tomko to serve as a long reliever and possible spot starter.

Tomko, 34, was designated for assignment by the Dodgers when Los Angeles signed left-hander David Wells, who had been released by the Padres.

Tomko was 2-11 with a 5.80 ERA with the Dodgers, but experienced relative success with the Padres in 2002, going 10-10 with a 4.49 ERA.

The Padres tried to acquire Blue Jays right-hander Josh Towers in a trade before last Friday’s deadline for setting postseason rosters, but the deal never came to fruition.

Repoz Posted: September 04, 2007 at 07:45 PM | 15 comment(s) | Login to Bookmark
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   1. Bitter Calculus Instructor Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:01 PM (#2511557)
BWWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
   2. The Kids Are Enright (1k5v3L) Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:05 PM (#2511567)
BWWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!


That's what Padres fans said when the Dodgers signed David Wells.

These two moves (Wells to LA, Tomko to SD) make me think of the Germans and the French passing a couple of STD-infested ladies across enemy lines during the death throes of World War I...
   3. Crispix Attacks Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:09 PM (#2511570)
The Padres tried to acquire Blue Jays right-hander Josh Towers in a trade before last Friday’s deadline for setting postseason rosters, but the deal never came to fruition.

Awesome way to introduce Tomko. "We see Brett as kind of a poor man's Josh Towers. With a lot more miles on him."
   4. The Bones McCoy of THT Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:10 PM (#2511572)
The Padres tried to acquire Blue Jays right-hander Josh Towers in a trade before last Friday’s deadline for setting postseason rosters, but the deal never came to fruition.


A fact that delights the Boston Red Sox to no end.

(grumble)

Best Regards

John
   5. James Darnell's #1 Fan Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:12 PM (#2511574)
Oh shiznit...
I don't think it'll make that much of a difference, he's the Pads 5th starter right now and probably won't make the playoff roster, he's just here to eat innings.
   6. bbc is prejudice bout men Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:14 PM (#2511580)
These two moves (Wells to LA, Tomko to SD) make me think of the Germans and the French passing a couple of STD-infested ladies across enemy lines during the death throes of World War I...

- germ warfare??
   7. TerpNats Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:44 PM (#2511607)
In another September move today, the Brewers acquired lefty reliever Ray King from Washington for PTBNL (likely a low-level minor-league pitcher).
   8. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: September 04, 2007 at 08:54 PM (#2511622)
"In another September move today, the Brewers acquired lefty reliever Ray King from Washington for PTBNL (likely a low-level minor-league pitcher)."

Classic headlines of the past.
   9. Crispix Attacks Posted: September 04, 2007 at 09:01 PM (#2511630)
BREAKInG NEWS

A'S RESIGN ADAM MELHUSE

OH SNAP

ROYALS ADD LUKE HOCHEVAR TO MAJORLEAGUE ROSTER. ALSO JUSTIN HUBER AND PAUL PHILLIPS AND SOME OTHER GUY.
   10. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: September 04, 2007 at 09:05 PM (#2511634)
Am I stupid because it took me a minute to understand why "Ray King leaves" was funny? I say yes.
   11. galaxieboi Posted: September 04, 2007 at 11:26 PM (#2511896)
but experienced relative success with the Padres in 2002, going 10-10 with a 4.49 ERA.
*lmao*
   12. The Kids Are Enright (1k5v3L) Posted: September 05, 2007 at 01:07 AM (#2512222)
He did right "relative" success, you know...

- germ warfare??


More like german warfare.
   13. akrasian Posted: September 05, 2007 at 01:09 AM (#2512228)
I don't think it'll make that much of a difference, he's the Pads 5th starter right now and probably won't make the playoff roster, he's just here to eat innings.

He's not eligible for the postseason - he joined the Padres' organization after September 1.
   14. The Kids Are Enright (1k5v3L) Posted: September 05, 2007 at 01:12 AM (#2512235)
Oh come on now, kids, it's not like the Padres are making the postseason anyhow...
   15. Bitter Calculus Instructor Posted: September 05, 2007 at 02:13 AM (#2512352)
It would be so sweet if Tomko and Wells go head to head in the upcoming homestand.
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