Padres let slim lead slip away in the 9th - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I should have thrown him a curve ball," said Bell. "If I had thrown it, we would have won the game . . . simply because he's not a breaking ball hitter. But I couldn't throw a fastball for a strike.

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"We went out there and battled," Bell said. "... And I just pissed it all away. Padres baseball is a lot better than that. I just couldn't throw a fastball for a strike. I think it's a horrible year because I've blown four saves."

Padres stunned by Rockies in ninth | padres.com: News
One strike from victory, Heath Bell allowed a three-run double to Yorvit Torrealba on Friday as the Rockies rallied for a 4-1 victory.

Visiting Rockies show surging Padres hope
"I have been on the other end of all this," Tracy said. "I know what Bud Black has gone through. We had 71 one-run games in the two years in Pittsburgh with a young team. You get close but you don’t get it done." He was impressed with where San Diego has come from.

Blanks doubtful for return this season - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Realistically, it's tough to say that will happen," the outfielder-first baseman said yesterday. "My goal is to be physically ready to play before the end of the season."

The Sacrifice Bunt:  Padres management: "The team is currently considering moving in the fences."
Most evidence shows that teams who play in neutral parks gain the biggest home field advantage. That’s a serious consideration. Lets even it out already.

Thatcher has earned Black's trust | padres.com: News
The Padres are carrying three left-handers in their bullpen, though only Joe Thatcher has earned the trust of manager Bud Black.

Blanks doubtful for return this season - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Realistically, it's tough to say that will happen," the outfielder-first baseman said yesterday. "My goal is to be physically ready to play before the end of the season."

Padres remember 9/11 fallen | padres.com: News
The Padres honored the men and women who lost their lives during the events of Sept. 11, 2001, with a remembrance ceremony before Friday's game.