Currently the boys seem to be experiencing a bullpen hiccup. As is well documented, April is not Trevor's best in recent years. Heath Bell has less velocity on his fastball this season, Cla Meredith can't seem to be effective past one inning, Will Ledezma is inconsistent, ditto Thatcher. And Glendon Rusch, who was supposed to be the long relief guy, gives up hits and runs every time he goes out there. What do I do if I am Balsley and Black? Celebrate the health of KCam, call up Shawn Estes as long relief (he is doing well in AAA), don't pitch Cla more than one inning unless the game is out of reach and get rid of either Rusch or Ledezma. The team can't afford having ineffective pitchers hanging around doing nothing. Either that or arrange a trade. KT is a miracle worker but considering the season is young it isn't likely he would get much in return for any of those guys. Patience is a virtue and I am used to waiting for the Padres to start playing baseball in May. But the bullpen is supposed to be a strength, right?

So they know how to hit singles! Now if Wally can get them to hit the gaps we are in business. Everyone says chicks love the longball. True, be we also love singles, doubles and triples. If you hit a few of those there will be less stress put on our currently sluggish bullpen numbers. All true Padre fans hate the Dodgers. BEAT LA!