The Padres have made it to the World Series twice in existence. Both times they ran into a Goliath on pre-workout, and both times they brought their slingshot. Turns out they need a flamethrower.
A few days ago, MLB Network released their Top 25 teams of MLB's expansion era (1961-Present) and guess who was on that list...
1984
The Padres went 92-70 winning the NL West by 12 games. They went on to play the yuppies Cubbies in the NLCS and won the series 3-2 to thrilling fashion, becoming the first National League team to win a playoff series after being down 2-0. The iconic Cub Busters shirt came from this series.
Then they ran into the Tigers in the World Series, who were ranked 7th on this list (from David Adler):
7. 1984
Detroit Tigers
Alan Trammell, Kirk Gibson and Jack Morris helped lead Detroit to its last World Series title to date. Trammell won World Series MVP, after hitting .450 with a pair of homers, and Morris pitched two complete-game wins against the Padres in Games 1 and 4.
Alan Trammell, Kirk Gibson and Jack Morris helped lead Detroit to its last World Series title to date. Trammell won World Series MVP, after hitting .450 with a pair of homers, and Morris pitched two complete-game wins against the Padres in Games 1 and 4.
After losing game 1, the Pads managed to win game 2 at The Murph, but ended up losing the series 4-1 after the Tigers won 3 in a row at home. The best season in Franchise history to date ended in bitter disappointment. The franchise and the fans were left were a awful taste in their mouths that would last 12 long seasons before the Friars made the postseason again.
1998
The best team is Padres history was built by the best GM in franchise history, the late Kevin Towers. The Friars went 98-64 during regular season, capturing their 2nd NL West title in three years. They were led by 5 All Stars, including future HOF's Tony Gwynn and Trevor Hoffman along with Kevin Brown, Andy Ashby, and Greg Vaughn.
The Pads beat two great teams for the NL Pennant. First they beat down the Astros 3-1 in the NLDS, which included 2 wins against that bird killer Randy Johnson. Next, they the knocked out the Atlanta Braves led by the 3-headed Monster Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz.
The Pads beat two great teams for the NL Pennant. First they beat down the Astros 3-1 in the NLDS, which included 2 wins against that bird killer Randy Johnson. Next, they the knocked out the Atlanta Braves led by the 3-headed Monster Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz.
I still vividly remember all the horns being honked in celebration of Padres punching their ticket to the World Series, that's something I'll never forget. And then they ran into these window lickers (again from David Adler):
1. 1998
New York Yankees
Here it is. The greatest club on the list. The 1998 squad started New York's three-year championship run, behind the efforts of Jeter, Rivera, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte, among others. Managed by Joe Torre, the Bronx Bombers went 114-48 in the regular season, then 11-2 in the postseason -- with their historic campaign capped by a sweep of the Padres in the World Series.
Here it is. The greatest club on the list. The 1998 squad started New York's three-year championship run, behind the efforts of Jeter, Rivera, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Paul O'Neill, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte, among others. Managed by Joe Torre, the Bronx Bombers went 114-48 in the regular season, then 11-2 in the postseason -- with their historic campaign capped by a sweep of the Padres in the World Series.
Are you effing kidding me!?! Our best team in history plays baseball's best team in history! ICYMI: we got swept. F*ck that umpire who called the most obvious strike 3 EVER a ball in game 1.
I went to game 3 of the world series, one of the coolest experiences of my lifetime. Thanks Dad.
Let's just hope we don't run into the Yanks again in 2020 when they have Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, and Bryce Harper. The 2020's is OUR DECADE!!
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