Around the Mission: 9/15 Padres Links

Missed chances leave Padres on losing end - SignOnSanDiego.com
"That play changed the complexion of that inning," said Padres manager Bud Black.

PADRES: Runners, runners everywhere, but Padres leave 'em stranded
"That was the only way to ruin a three-hit day," said Gwynn, who scored the Padres first run. "I'm at a loss for words. ... Something as simple as bunting, we've got to get it down period."

Padres Keep It Rolling
The Padres are giving Craig and Chris plenty to talk about. Can the Padres carry their momentum into 2010, or is this late run a flash in the pan? And has this been Kevin Towers’ best year as GM?

Diamondbacks rally past Padres in 10th
San Diego strands 11 runners as Arizona picks up 4-2 win.

Padres roster still expanding - SignOnSanDiego.com
"Durango gives us another option on the bench," said Padres manager Bud Black. "Frieri will be out in the bullpen."

Padres call up a pair from San Antonio | padres.com: News
Ernesto Frieri and Luis Durango, who were already on the 40-man roster, were dressed for Monday's game against the D-backs at PETCO Park.

Comeback for naught as Friars fall late | padres.com: News
Brandon Allen's RBI single in the 10th inning Monday broke a tie and helped lift the D-backs to a 4-2 victory over the Padres before a crowd of 20,265 at PETCO Park.

LeBlanc faring well in his late audition | padres.com: News
Wade LeBlanc has been strong since returning from Triple-A Portland, allowing just two runs in 13 innings as he eyes a rotation spot next season.

Giles to be inducted to AFL Hall of Fame | padres.com: News
"We congratulate Brian Giles on becoming the 24th member of the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame," AFL executive director Steve Cobb wrote in a press release. "Brian's career is a testament to hard work, perseverance, and durability."