Around the Mission: 3/23 Padres Links

Hearing footsteps, Richard has strong outing - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I don’t compare what I’m doing with the other guys. Everything in baseball is based on performance. It’s not a political selection.

Torrealba knows difference running game can make - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Early last year and in 2007 and 2008 when I was with the Rockies, we didn’t talk about the Padres running in pregame meetings," said the Padres catcher.

Richard puts up zeros in loss to D-backs | padres.com: News
Starter Clayton Richard had his best outing thus far this spring, tossing six shutout innings in the Padres' 5-4 loss to the D-backs on Monday.

Increased use of cutter benefits Richard | padres.com: News
No one had to persuade Padres' pitcher Clayton Richard to pitch one additional inning on Monday at Tucson Electric Park.

Venable takes circuitous route to Majors | padres.com: News
It's a dream job, playing in the Major Leagues. San Diego outfielder Will Venable can now finally admit as much and embrace what has become his calling.

Hundley catches on
"I expect to win games. That's the biggest thing," he said. "We can't look back and say, 'Last year, we finished strong.' You can't fall back on that. We need to press forward and go out and win ballgames from Day1."