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Bob Scanlan
In fact, I’ll go a step further and say I was amazed at how focused and committed each guy seemed to be on working on the things that he needs to improve upon to become better player.

Correia makes one mistake in SD loss | padres.com: News
The Padres scored three runs in the eighth inning to make it close Monday, but fell to the Rockies, 5-4, after Colorado struck first against San Diego starter Kevin Correia.

Ali inspires with visit to Padres camp | padres.com: News
Former boxing great Muhammad Ali made a morning appearance at the Padres' Spring Training facility on Monday, making a big impression on the manager, coaches and players.

Munter to join Padres' Minors camp | padres.com: News
The Padres will have a little Major League flavor when Minor League camp opens this week. Not only will former Padres second baseman Josh Barfield be in camp, but pitcher Scott Munter, who played parts of three seasons with the Giants, will too.

Alderson tabbed to reform Dominican office | padres.com: News
Major League Baseball has rehired Sandy Alderson, former vice president of baseball operations, as a consultant to reform the league's Dominican Republic office, a league spokesperson confirmed to MLB.com on Monday.

Venable back in the swing - SignOnSanDiego.com
"At the end of last year, I think I proved I could compete at this level," Venable said. "But the last eight weeks was more of an indicator than a yardstick.

Visit from boxing legend Ali leaves pro athletes awe-struck - SignOnSanDiego.com
Third baseman Chase Headley said Ali is "living history." "It was almost eerie seeing him come into the room," he said "… There is so much connected to Ali beyond his sport. I just wish he were in better health. There would be so much he could share."

PADRES: Gregerson working on two-seam fastball
"Once I get that down it will make me a better pitcher," Gregerson said.

Hacksaw: ‘The Greatest’ champ in the clubhouse
"It was an amazing 45-minute exchange in the Padres weight room, where a weakened icon brought home a message of strength to ballplayers who make great amounts of money along with fame."

RJ’s Fro sits down with Will Venable " RJ's Fro
"But we do talk Pujols, we talk HORSE, we talk "what things you want to work on the BEST" & we talk about expectations for the upcoming season."

Mike Adams, Ryan Perry, Brandon League among sleeper saves candidates - ESPN
Tristan H. Cockcroft looks at relievers who aren't opening-day closers now but could get a bunch of saves by year's end.

Toyota’s stellar reputation sullied by greed - Lifestyle | ColumbiaTribune.com
"When the Padres fired Ol’ Clark late in 2003 and he returned to the world of ink-stained columnists, he bought the car from Enterprise, and for the past 5½ years, it has been his sole transportation."