Around the Mission: 9/18, Padres Links

by jbox on Sep 18, 2010 11:42 AM PDT

Cardinals rout Latos, Padres - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Fatigue is not a factor," said Latos, firmly. "My body feels good. My arm is fine."
PADRES: Latos, Padres continue struggles
"I'm still throwing 97 (mph)," Latos said. "My body feels fine. My arm feels fine. I just got hit."
Despite Latos' short start, Padres stay put | padres.com: News
The Cardinals roughed up Padres pitcher Mat Latos (14-7) early and often as the righty allowed a career-high eight runs in the shortest start of his career (1 1/3 innings).
Stauffer's aches, pains quite different | padres.com: News
It's certainly not unusual for a pitcher to be a bit sore the day following a start, though Tim Stauffer's dilemma on Friday was a little different, his aches and pains a little abnormal.
Latos has come a long way in a short time | padres.com: News
It was a humid afternoon in Atlanta four years ago when Padres pitcher Mat Latos, 19 at the time, introduced himself to the organization with a bullpen session that can best be described as less than idyllic.

Ready preaching less is more to Padres hitters | padres.com: News
On Wednesday in Denver, Padres hitting coach Randy Ready approached third baseman Chase Headley -- who wasn't in the starting lineup -- and encouraged him to avoid his bats all day, if possible.

Padres shake up Minors development staff | padres.com: News
The Padres made a handful of changes on the operational side of the Minor League development staff on Friday.

insidethepadres: Bonus coverage
"Problems? You think you have problems? Just because your team has fallen out of first place by half a game? The Cardinals and their fans would love to have that kind of problem. Not that I expect you to have any sympathy for them."

Chris Young to the Rescue?
In their latest Padres podcast, Craig and Chris both appreciate the determination and fortitude of Young, who worked hard to try and get back before the end of the season. The question remains: if one game could be the difference between winning and losing, is it too much of a risk to hand the ball to a 6′10″ question mark?

Unfinished Business: Buckle Up
"I sure hope you guys are all buckled in, because this is going to be one crazy ride. "

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