by Jason Owens on February 11, 2010
Padres manager Bud Black announced the 2010 lineup and starting pitching rotation on Wednesday.
Well — sort of.
At a Padres luncheon at the San Diego Hall of Champions, Black and general manager Jed Hoyer talked with fans about offseason moves, keeping Adrian Gonzalez, the start of Spring Training and what the lineup would look like if the season started today.
Black also noted that pitcher Chris Young appears healthy and ready for Spring Training.
“Chris Young is feeling great,” Black said of the starter, who missed much of the 2009 season with a shoulder injury. “He’s throwing off the mound. He’s going to be ready for full activity in the spring. We’re looking forward to him bouncing back.”
Black expects Kevin Correia, newcomer Jon Garland and Clayton Richard to round out the top four of the rotation while second-year fire-baller Mat Latos will compete with Sean Gallagher, Tim Stauffer, Wade Leblanc and Cesar Ramos for the fifth spot.
See the Padres’ projected starting lineup after the jump: Continue Reading →
by Jeff Creps on January 29, 2010
Padres brass gathers at a Petco Park town hall meeting (Photo by Steve Adler)
On a chilly Thursday night, the Padres opened up the gates of Petco Park to fans for an Open House and Town Hall style meeting. Although the number of guests was expected to be around 1,000, more than 3,00o fans showed up for free hot dogs, the opportunity to meet players and a chance to roam the grass in centerfield.
Much of the Padres brass was in attendance. Owner and CEO Jeff Moorad led the evening flanked by GM Jed Hoyer, COO Tom Garfinkel and manager Bud Black.
Their message for the night was consistent and confident: we are here to win.
“We know you are counting on us,” Moorad said from the first base line podium. “Let me reassure you, this ownership has a plan and a passion for winning.”
Even with the recent struggles of the Padres franchise the fans were clear that they expect a winner. When the forum was opened to fan questions the topics ranged from a potential All Star Game at Petco, to a possible trade involving Adrian Gonzalez.
Hoyer responded: “We will never do anything that doesn’t make the team better.” Continue Reading →
