Around the Mission: 7/21 Padres Links

insidethepadres: Edgar and Jake
Heath Bell livened up the Padres' clubhouse today, delivering a full-sized lounge chair that doubles as an electric wheelchair.

voiceofsandiego.org: Opinion... Padres: Stop Offering No-Trade Clauses
If Peavy's consent weren't needed for a trade, Kevin Towers likely would've dealt Peavy for a bundle of young talent one of the last two off-seasons.

Back-to-back jacks not enough vs. Marlins | padres.com: News
Tim Stauffer allowed just one run in six innings, but the Padres' bullpen faltered on Monday en route to a 3-2 loss to the Marlins.

Gonzalez checks in following scare | padres.com: News
"I started praying right away, saying, 'Please don't let it happen,'" Gonzalez said. "Don't lose my memory. ... Let me be alive. Don't let something happen to my brain where I can't function. I didn't want anything to happen to my brain."

Chrissy's Outfit of the Day - KSWB
The military uses really big neck pillows.

Salazar eager to help any way he can | padres.com: News
Oscar Salazar has no preference as to where he plays, the Padres' newest infielder just wants to contribute any way he can.

Perdomo in line for more opportunities | padres.com: News
The trade of Cla Meredith to Baltimore opens the door for more opportunities for San Diego righty reliever Luis Perdomo.

PADRES NOTES: Salazar Arrives  : North County Times - Californian 07-21-2009
When asked where he's most comfortable, Salazar replied, "In the lineup."

PADRES: Marlins spoil Stauffer's stuff : North County Times - Californian 07-21-2009
"That's a good sign," manager Bud Black said. "He made pitches. I liked the use of the changeup. He hung in and showed a little determination."

Salazar has pop
"This is perfect," said Salazar, who was traded from the Baltimore Orioles for relief pitcher Cla Meredith. "Everything, the location, staying in the major leagues, playing in the National League for the first time, I will get more of an opportunity here."

Scouting Mat Latos’ Debut Through PITCHf/x :: Friar Forecast
His stuff features a big time fastball in velocity, but I’d like to see him throw more 2-seamers as his 4-seamer is very straight in both horizontal and vertical movement.

Quick glance at Latos through PITCHf/x " Another Padres Blog
Latos was relentless with the fastball early, throwing it almost exclusively (though the camera missed a few early pitches). The most impressive thing here is the velocity – he averaged about 95 with the fastball, and almost hit 98 a few times.

Live Chats | padres.com: Fan Forum
Gwynn chats today at 2pm

619 Sports - Padres - Meredith Moved For Salazar
Craig and Chris talk about the Meredith trade

Dried-up 'pen inks another loss for Padres
"Hopefully, in Baltimore he'll get the opportunity to pitch in situations where a lot of relievers want to pitch in – when the game was on the line, when your team's got a lead," Black said. "That wasn't happening here."