Around the Mission: 11/27 Padres Links

Ex-Padres GM Towers could join Yankees as adviser
Kevin Towers, fired last month as the Padres' general manager, told ESPN that he will meet with the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox and Mariners at the winter meetings in Indianapolis and decide which team to  join - in an advisory role - shortly after.

Giving spirit hits close to home for Eckstein | MLB.com: News
It's the smiles on the faces of children that get Padres second baseman David Eckstein every time.

Padres' farm system shows new depth | padres.com: News
The youth movement continued in San Diego in 2009, and there were a few reasons for Padres fans to believe things are moving in the right direction. The farm system finished over .500 and saw three teams play in the postseason.

Padres stand strong behind charities | padres.com: News
In 2009 alone, the Padres provided $221,909 in financial support to charitable events and organizations. Additionally, the club provided non-cash (in-kind) support to more than 1,300 community events, schools and local organizations to date.

Judge shows displeasure in Moores divorce case - Sports - SignOnSanDiego.com
The case now is headed toward a "25-day trial," Judge Lorna Alksne said. There are "stacks of documents and hours of reading. I don't know how that happened," she said.

Padres have buzz in Oddity contest | padres.com: News
The PETCO Park bee delay is up for the This Year in Baseball Award for Oddity of the Year. They don't come much stranger than this.

Unfinished Business: Happy Thanksgiving!
I am very, very thankful to have been able to go to five games this year.