Around the Mission: 11/4 Padres Links

Padres' new GM shifting into high gear
"Is there a sense of urgency? Yes. Do I want to rush the decision? No. We are conducting interviews. Once the World Series ends, the clock really starts ticking.

PADRES: Boston officials turns down offer to be Padres' assistant GM
"It's going to be an ongoing process," Hoyer said of changes to the department. "There are roles to be filled, and there's hiring to be done. It will be going on for much of the offseason."

Adrian Gonzalez Trade Talks - MLB Daily Dish
While new Padres GM Jed Hoyer said he wants to re-sign Adrain Gonzalez long-term, the Padres do not have any legitimate minor league depth to help them down the road and do not have any players to move, besides Gonzalez, who could net a boatload of prospects.

Making the Grade: Offense | padres.com: News
Before their second-half revival, where an improved offense helped spark a 37-25 mark from July 28 on, the Padres struggled mightily with a .233 team average and the worst run production in the National League.

Garrison on the road back in AFL | padres.com: News
A year removed from surgery, Steve Garrison is feeling strong in the AFL. He tossed three scoreless innings Tuesday as the Saguaros edged Mesa, 2-1.