Around the Mission: 8/2 Padres Links

Jake Peavy Exclusive Interview
As he was packing up his things and heading for the airport, Jake Peavy stopped to join 619 Sports’ Craig Elsten, talking about his trade to the White Sox and his time in San Diego

Richard rock solid in debut for Pads
"You win games when the lineup produces," Padres manager Bud Black said. "You need four, five, six guys swinging the bat well and we have that right now. You are seeing collectively better at-bats."

Who's your Padre?: Thoughts about Clayton Richard ...
Time will tell, but I see no reason why he can't be a part of the rotation next season, toward the back end of the rotation. He's certainly an upgrade over Walter Silva or Shawn Hill and having a left-hander in the rotation can't hurt.

PADRES NOTES: Hoffman ushers in his second night back with another ovation : North County Times - Californian 08-02-2009
"People get funny with how things play out," Hoffman said on Saturday. "But it was definitely nice to be able to come back and have that moment (Friday). And that was pretty cool right there, having all the ushers standing up and applauding in the stands."

PADRES: Richard's first impression is impressive : North County Times - Californian 08-02-2009
"If the other three guys are anything like him, I think we got the better end of the deal," said closer Heath Bell

Victorious Padres impressed by Richard | padres.com: News
"I think the competition takes over the tiredness," said Richard

Correia happy to remain in San Diego | padres.com: News
"I haven't really thought about leaving," Correia said before the Deadline. "There are a lot of starts left, and I still have a lot of work to do, but I love it here. It's my hometown. It's where I've always wanted to play. "If I played here the rest of my career, I wouldn't be disappointed. I'm not going to think about it. I'm going to keep on focused on pitching well for this team."