Around the Mission: 7/24 Padres Links

Catching up with the Padres, Gaslamp Ball
Dex and I answered some questions for TheNatsBlog.com. Just warning you, we sound a wee bit pessimistic.

Friar John's Blog: Fiesta con los Padres on Facebook
Fiesta con los Padres has a Facebook page? It must be looking to connect with old friends from High School.

Losses for Padres extend beyond field : North County Times - Californian 07-24-2009
"If I thought the manager makes all the difference, I would have asked him to leave early in the year," Moorad said. "As he fights through the challenging times, I certainly would like him on my side when things turn around."

Padres drop 13 from front office
Now there are only a dozen Executive Vice Presidents.

Trade talk has Bell's head spinning
"Probably, there is some interest in me," said Bell, who has successfully converted 24-of-25 save opportunities. "I really guess it comes down to what someone thinks I'm worth. If the Padres could get a lot for me, I guess I'd be out of here."

Blanks provides bright spot in Friars' loss | padres.com: News
While Kevin Correia struggled in his 3 1/3-inning, eight-run performance, Padres rookie Kyle Blanks continued to impress, hitting his second homer in three days in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Phillies.

Correia, Padres get their fill of Phillies
"I reverted back to what I was doing at the start of the season and that wasn't very successful," Correia said. "I was pitching around guys and I didn't attack the strike zone enough.