Around the Mission: 1/5 Padres Links

Vote for Pad Squad Amanda to represent the San Diego Chargers at the Super Bowl - Gaslamp Ball
Wow!  We've helped move Amanda from 7th place to 3rd place in one week.  Keep voting once a day!

Padres expanding scouting department - SignOnSanDiego.com
"We want to get more looks and more information on high school and college players before the draft. "It was clear to me from afar last year that the Padres were understaffed at the area scout and cross-checking levels. And hopefully, this is just a start."

Hoyer on hunt for big bargain - SignOnSanDiego.com
"There are going to be some bargains out there as spring training approaches," says Hoyer. "There will be players, although you might not be able to be selective.

Alomar's Hall pass anything but certain | MLB.com: News
On the Hall of the Fame ballot for the first time in his career, Roberto Alomar should be an automatic for Cooperstown, but a couple of off-the-field incidents may stand in his way.

Decker breaks mold to win MiLBY | padres.com: News
Cody Decker doesn't look like a prototypical big leaguer, but the first baseman/DH hit like one to win a MiLBY as Short-Season Hitter of the Year.

Friar John's Blog: Hot links for Thursday, Dec. 31
Former Padres CEO Sandy Alderson reportedly is out of the running for the CEO job at the U.S. Olympic Committee. ...

Padres sluggers enter '10 with uncertainty | padres.com: News
Where will Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez begin the season? And, maybe just as important, where will Gonzalez finish the season? Those are some of the questions facing the Padres entering 2010.

Astros add pitching depth with Banks | MLB.com: News
Josh Banks, a right-hander who has appeared in 26 career Major League games with the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres, has signed a Minor League contract with the Astros that includes an invitation to Spring Training.

The Commercial-News, Danville, IL - Woman enjoys first snow
Evelyn Miller loves living in the area. However, she has one problem — her relatives are all Cubs fans and she is a proud and loyal Padres fan. But that argument can wait until spring.

Obligatory and Somewhat Awkward Year-End Summary – Ducksnorts
I’ll be publishing more frequently this year and the articles will be shorter.

Perpetual Padres Saga
In order to become a successful team in 2010, Padres must have believe in themselves throughout the season, never lose faith, everyone woking together as a team, and of course, play their best as if they are in postseason.

Unfinished Business: New Year = New Hope
I would like to look at the team as it stands right now. I know we'll probably make a few more moves before Opening Day, but as of right now, what does the team look like?

1991-2001 Pad Squad Jersey " .400 in '94
You should buy me this Pad Squad jersey. 2 was my # back in the day.

RJ's Fro
Another new Padres blog from sdpads1 and company. I like the logo, but it's only the second day and they are already re-running old posts!

Friarhood
Has a new a new logo that looks like Petco Park is surrounded by Ringwraiths.