Around the Mission: 12/17 Padres Links

by jbox on Dec 17, 2010 8:39 PM PST

It's been a long while since we've gone "Around the Mission". So many links, so little time.

2B Hudson, SS Bartlett joining Padres - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I said our budget for 2011 was going to be higher than it was last year and this indicates I wasn't lying," Hoyer said Friday afternoon. "Our offseason is not over with. We still have some holes to fill. "We have money to use."
Padres Complete Middle Of Their Infield With Bartlett
"Padres now have the middle of their infield set, and to me it looks stronger both defensively and offensively than last year’s."
insidethepadres: Hudson
"One scout described him as "Slow Dog." (Hudson's nickname is O-Dog.) That's a bit strong. His speed remained at least average."
San Diego Padres Sign Orlando Hudson :: Friar Forecast
"Signing Hudson has very little downside, and a good amount of upside. He fills a glaring need for the Padres, at a value rate."
Gonzalez goes deep in praising Padres - SignOnSanDiego.com
"And I want to see the Padres do well. In a way, this is still my team "
PTBNL: Eric Patterson :: Friar Forecast
"Patterson’s ability to play multiple positions could allow him to fill a utility role on the club, and given the team’s complete lack of depth at the middle infield positions, Patterson may very well find himself starting on the 2011 team."
Padres chat with U-T columnist Bill Center
" I have always said that is my theory {Moorad is using revenue sharing to pay off the ballpark]. Know what? No one from the Padres have said I am wrong. All matters concerning revenue sharing are top secret, though As hard as I tried, I couldn't get to everyone's questions."

XX Sports Radio: Mat Latos Interview (MP3)
What did he learn from Adrian Gonzalez last season? What does he think of the new look Padres? The Padres ace talked to Coach about the always

XX Sports Radio: Jason Bartlett Interview (MP3)
Meet the Padres new SS. Jason Bartlett on why he told his agent he wanted to play in SD, what he's heard on Orlando Hudson & why he roots for 49ers.

Near deal with Hudson, Padres add Bartlett | padres.com: News
While also closing in on a two-year deal for second baseman Orlando Hudson Friday, the Padres completed a deal with the Rays, landing shortstop Jason Bartlett and a player to be named later.

Patterson to Friars completes Gonzalez deal | padres.com: News
Eric Patterson is the player to be named later in last week's deal that sent three-time All-Star first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to Boston for four players.

Padres closing in on deal with O-Dog | padres.com: News
The Padres are apparently closing in on a two-year contract with two-time All-Star second baseman Orlando Hudson.

Padres spread cheer to military families | padres.com: News
The Padres took part in Wednesday's 24th annual San Diego Armed Services YMCA SuperParent Shopping Day, and the event was a smashing success.

PADRES: Aiming to repeat 2010 success without many of the players who made it happen
"The offseason isn't over yet," closer Heath Bell said. "There's still a lot of pieces out there. If this was (Jed's) first year, I'd be worried. But I have the full confidence that he's going to do exactly what he did last year."

PADRES: Healthy Harang hoping to rebound
"I'm ready to go," said Harang, who is 81-87 in his career with a 4.33 ERA. "Knock on wood, I don't have any health issues right now."

PADRES: Ramos still waiting to learn if he has been traded
"The only stuff I've heard is online," Ramos said. "It's a little frustrating. One day you see it's done and the next it's not. I'd kind of like to know what is going on and if I'm going to spring training in Arizona or Florida."

The Official Blog of Matt Antonelli: THE DECISION...
"After looking through the potential destinations last night I decided this morning that my best opportunity was to sign with the Washington Nationals. "

Rays Trade Jason Bartlett to Padres, Officially This Time -- MLB FanHouse
"The deal hit a snag, though, with reports that the Rays had concerns about the health of one of the pitchers they were getting back. Both sides then went radio-silent for several days before word of the new, expanded deal emerged Friday. "

Orlando Hudson Announces He's Signing With Padres -- MLB FanHouse
"He hit .268 to match his career low, and his .710 OPS was his worst in nine big league seasons. That could be a troubling sign, especially considering Hudson turned 33 last week, but the Padres will roll the dice."

A San Diego Padres Blog: The Padres All-Time 25-Man Roster
"I thought I’d go through the years and fill out the titular Padres roster using WAR."

Hudson double flaps his way to San Diego
"In a vacuum, this is a good deal."

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