Your new GM of the San Diego Padres: Kim Ng?

by Dex on Oct 20, 2011 12:23 PM PDT

"Who's this? Padres Fan? You say you want me to come in and do amazing sh_t? OK. Set the interview up."

Two years ago, before the iPad was invented, the Padres were searching for a new GM after the Gunslinger was chased out of town. Reportedly, an interview was conducted with a name that many in baseball regard highly... Kim Ng, current VP of Baseball Operations for the MLB.

Here's what I know about Kim Ng, she's apparently the smartest GM candidate that has ever been a GM candidate that has not had the opportunity to become a GM. Why? No good reason.

If the rumors are true and Jed Hoyer is moving on, then a followup interview with Kim Ng makes sense. If the Cubs (reportedly) wouldn't offer compensation to hire Jed Hoyer away from us, then at least save face with Padres Fan and give Kim Ng another interview. Don't just hand the keys to the '92 Civic to Josh Byrnes. Take another look at doing something really impressive in the front office. Look at Kim Ng!

I would throw up from giddy if Kim Ng got another shot in San Diego. Of course, I'd breath a sigh of relief of Jed stuck around too, but Kim Ng? Man. That would be terrific. Admittedly, it's not like I know a whole lot about Kim Ng other than her resume, the fact that we've interviewed her before, she's super smart, and that she's a woman. But never you mind that fact. That should be enough for all of us.

Also, look at that photo. You see that? F_ckin' two cell phones at the same time. If she had a bluetooth in her free ear, it would be EXACTLY what I want to see out of a GM. Movin' and Shakin'. Shuckin' and Jivin'.

Reportedly, the Angels are interviewing her so we better jump in while the gettings good assuming that Jed's leaving for real for real. (no word on that Bud Black interview).

But for the record, this is how I feel about Jed Hoyer:

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"byrnes in as padres GM"

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/10/epstein-to-join-cubs-soon-hoyer-to-follow.html

by iheartyourfart on Oct 20, 2011 12:37 PM PDT reply actions

Stop.

Padres Fan.

by MrDanielX on Oct 20, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

NOOOOOOOOO

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

by mrbarneydangles on Oct 20, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

NO GOD! PLEASE NO!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Oct 20, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

NOOOO!!!!!

Padres Fan.

by MrDanielX on Oct 20, 2011 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes?

Oh sorry, I meant No.

[Comment From Jesse Jesse: ]
Do you imagine a scenario where we could, say, sell Hudson to a Japanese team?

by Natrone Means Business on Oct 20, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I think it's awesome that Kim Ng is a bigtime candidate for the GM of a "big four" sports team

and I hope she breaks that barrier someday. but there is no way Moorad doesn’t give this job to Byrnes.

by abara on Oct 20, 2011 1:01 PM PDT reply actions

rec'd for the uke version of the show

I think Byrnes will be good, but still shattered with Hoyer’s departure (the romance was only just beginning!).

queen of the rec fairies
although it broke our hearts it did not break our will the herd

by Aussie fan on Oct 20, 2011 4:44 PM PDT reply actions

Kim Ng

I would be thrilled if Kim Ng were the Padres next GM, but I’m not sure the Padres are progressive enough to make the move. Too Bad! We’re getting recycled Arizona guy who was replaced by Keven Towers who took AZ to division title. Put Byrnes in the front office somewhere and give us some new blood and new hope! Tired of waiting and waiting and waiting… And by the way Padres, give Bell a 3 yr deal – jeez, I’d just ONCE like to buy a name jersey while the player actually played on the team… Lets see, I’ve got a Greene, Gonzalez. Freeze…any takers?

by Ramonafan on Oct 20, 2011 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

There is no way in hell Bell is worth a three year deal.

Buy yourself a Maybin jersey.

by Darklighter on Oct 20, 2011 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions

you have a freeze jersey?

really? how about freese ? remarkable getting the jersey of a guy whose highest spot in our system was lake elsinore

Scowling at Padres Losses since 1981

by Nater Tater on Oct 21, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions

.

Why ask a failed romance to come watch your successful one? You know, that's like inviting the Seattle Mariners to a World Series game. It's just weird for everyone.

by Friar Fever on Oct 21, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions