Around the Mission: 11/10 Padres Links

Is Padres' Gonzalez on block? - SweetSpot by Rob Neyer - ESPN
Of course the Padres can't hang on to Gonzalez, because it's unlikely that they'll win 90 games in 2010 or '11 even if he's on the roster.

With money tight, teams opt for wheeling and dealing - MLB - CBSSports.com Baseball
"I think they're going to get rid of all the money they can get rid of," one source with knowledge of the situation said this week. "They'll lowball everything. That's my feeling."

Kouz, Gonzo could scoop up awards | padres.com: News
Can third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff win his first Gold Glove? Can his teammate, first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, win his second in as many years?

Mark Cuban says he'd be interested in buying the Dodgers -- latimes.com
"I'm not a fan of debt-driven acquisitions," Cuban wrote. "If a unique situation came up where I could contribute capital to buy out a majority shareholder and gain control, with existing shareholders or note holders staying in place, I would consider it."

The Matt V. Charity Poker Tournament
Friday, November 13 (don't be scared it is lucky Poker Day!) Hall of Champions in Balboa Park - the only free parking lot in San Diego! Doors open at 5:30pm First Round 6pm