The Worst Padres Season of All Time?

by jbox on May 22, 2008 10:32 AM PDT

At first it seemed like losing 110 games was impossible. Now with the loss of our best two starters, we might be able to do it. We're on pace to lose 105 games right now. Can we find a way to lose 5 more games to pay tribute to the original Padres major league team?

1969 Padres	52-110	.321
2008 Padres	17-31	.354

Poll

Will the 2008 Padres lose 110 or more games this season?

Yes, it would be a fitting tribute

43 votes

No, the Padres can't do anything right

83 votes

126 votes | Poll has closed

0 recs | 10 comments

Comments

'69 vs. '08

You can compare the two and wonder if this will be the worst season in Padre history statistically...but other than just the straight numbers, I don’t think there is any comparison.

In ‘69 there were no expectations of having a decent season…much less being a competitive baseball team.

So, regardless if we lose 95 games, 100 games or 110 games it really doesn’t matter. Barring some major miracle, this already is the worst Padre season in the history of the franchise.

In the immortal words of Private Pyle in ‘Full Metal Jacket’: “I am...in a world…of sh*t.”

Drama - May 22, 2008 reply

what if we win every game from here on out

you’re gonna feel real stupid then.

Dex - May 22, 2008 reply

Not at all.

You’ve already blamed me for what has happened up to this point…if we win every game from here on out…I’ll just take the credit.

Drama - May 22, 2008 reply

We have better uniforms now.

sacpadre - May 22, 2008 reply

Worst Seasons

The 1899 Cleveland Spiders were the worst MLB team ever going 20-134.
The modern era record is held by the 1916 A’s going 36-117.
The worst team in the 162 game era is the infamous 1962 Mets with a record of 40-120.
Now I know it’s a long shot, but I’d love to see the 2008 Padres top the ‘62 Mets. If you are going to be this bad you might as well try and be the best at it.

Jonny Dub - May 22, 2008 reply

First Pick in the 2009 Draft!

At this rate, the Padres (17-31) will get the first pick of the 2009 draft, and Baseball America’s Jim Callis yesterday looked into his crystal ball. “It’s still early, obviously, but Stephen Strasburg is at the head of the class right now,” Callis said of the San Diego State ace. “A lot can change over the next 13 months, but he’d be the easy No. 1 pick at this moment. His fastball and slider have just devastated hitters all season. ... The last time they took a local guy No. 1, it was a disaster, but Strasburg should work out a lot better than Matt Bush.”

Sam (sdsuaztec4) - May 22, 2008 reply