Wow ! You got to be kidding me ! The best ERA in the Major Leagues and not one member of the pitching staff was nominated to the National League All-stars. Talk about a major insult ! I tell you one thing, if the Padres had a chip on the shoulders entering this 2010 season to prove to the league they are legit. What do you think this latest slap in the face will provide in terms of motivation ? You can’t tell me that the league leader in saves Heath Bell did not deserve a spot based on merit. What about Mat Latos ? Oh I can only imagine what type of motivation this will provide for the Padres pitching staff. I bet many people outside of this franchise, surely thinks this staff will crumble and the Padres will fade out of the NL West standings. I tell you, this Padres ballclub will not fade ! The National League has just created a monster in terms of motivation factor. Go ahead Padres GM Jed Hoyer, reload and lock the staff with another legit front-line starter.

Padres end the home stand series with Astros with another dramatic win…

For the 3rd consecutive day, the Padres pulled out a win against the Astros in late drama fashion. This team has no quit in it and continues to prove to many people the game is not over until the Fat lady sings. These late game winners is a sign of a championship caliber team and Padres fans there is something special going on in Downtown, specifically Petco Park. It’s time for the fans to show up and support this exciting team which NO ONE believes in other than those in that clubhouse and a few loyal season ticket-holders who have been through the struggles with this franchise. Let it be known the All-star snubbing of Padres pitchers will come back to haunt the National League.

Tell me who’s been fooling you ? As I wrap up this blog post, here’s a fitting music video to the National League All-Star Manager by Eric Clapton a blues song titled “Tell The Truth”. Tell me who’s been fooling who ?