Around the Mission: 4/18 Padres Links

by jbox on Apr 18, 2010 8:02 AM PDT

insidethepadres: Money saver
Padres are bringing back 2-for-1 ticket deals for certain sections. "We'll probably announce something on it next week," club president Tom Garfinkel tells me.
PADRES NOTES: LeBlanc gets chance at redemption
"Wade's ERA is high, but it's not indicative of how he's throwing," Black said. "He has put up a lot of zeroes. "He has continued to do what he did in the spring -- that would be throw his fastball more and command it better."
Hundley’s walk critical to comeback - SignOnSanDiego.com
"I stepped out and told myself, ‘time to compete.’ "
PADRES: Padres finally get to Arizona pitchers in shutout victory
"Overall, just a solid, well-pitched game with some good defensive plays," said Padres manager Bud Black.

Correia is hot even with a cold - SignOnSanDiego.com
"But I’m not going to pass up a start for a sore throat. You go through things like this."

Chasin’ the Snakes Away – Ducksnorts
"how can I not say a few words about the season’s best game so far?"

Official scorer reverses call after further review - SignOnSanDiego.com
"The only problem that I have with it is I feel like the initial judgment on the play should (stand)," Headley said. "I’m not saying that I don’t think it’s a play that could have been made or I should have made it, but it’s just tough when you go back and turn something over . . . "You just like to see some consistency, the way that it’s called. Right or wrong, I feel like that’s their job."

Leading off is hard to do — just ask players the Padres have tried there - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Your mindset is affected when you’re trying to set the table at the top of the lineup," Gwynn said before the game, in which he hit eighth. "You’re more patient. You’re seeing more pitches.

Correia shines in Padres' shutout victory | padres.com: News
Kevin Correia tossed 5 2/3 shutout innings Saturday and Nick Hundley hit a homer and drove in three runs to lead the Padres to a 5-0 victory over the D-backs at PETCO Park.

Blanks making impression with arm | padres.com: News
Kyle Blanks said the most difficult part of transitioning to left field has been the throwing, but he seems to be coming along after catching two baserunners at second base Friday.

Garland gets lift thanks to overturned call | padres.com: News
Padres starter Jon Garland's ERA dropped nearly two runs Saturday after a ruled base hit in Friday's game was changed to an error on third baseman Chase Headley.

Hairston gives Cabrera rare day off | padres.com: News
Everth Cabrera's streak of 107 consecutive starts at shortstop came to an end as Padres manager Bud Black gave Jerry Hairston Jr. the nod.

Wade LeBlanc to Start Next Game for Padres | Chicken Friars | A San Diego Padres Blog
A corresponding roster move has not been announced yet. The two most likely candidates to be sent down are lefty Cesar Ramos and righty Adam Russell.

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Sweep?

Lets see what Wade has today. At least we aren’t playing the Dodgers, that’s always a help for Wade. If he can pick up were he left off last year, I think it’s safe to say he’ll be our 5th starter until CYs return. I hope he does well.

Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Apr 18, 2010 9:55 AM PDT reply actions