Around the Mission: 3/1 Padres Links

Time to flip a page on the Padres wall calendar.  This month's mantra "Imagine the possibilities". Imagine.

• Padres' Headley happy to be back at third | padres.com: News
  With the sincerest of apologies to his outfield brethren, Chase Headley has vowed never to look back, either literally and figuratively, as he plots what has been a much-anticipated return to his natural position.

• Pitchers' fielding practice is a rite of spring | padres.com: News
  It doesn't matter if you want to do it. And it doesn't matter if you are reigning Cy Young Award winners Tim Lincecum and Zack Greinke or an unknown Minor League pitcher -- you will practice fielding your position during Spring Training.

• PADRES NOTES: Burke must wait for chance to pitch
  "I was definitely surprised," Burke said of his release. "... I was kind of the odd man out and they were glad I was able to sign back. I didn't want to go anywhere else. I like the staff here, the players. It was a little unexpected, but I guess that's what happens sometimes. ... I got to see what my options were out there. But ultimately I didn't want to go anywhere else."

• PADRES: Mound adjustment pays off for Thatcher
  "After last year and coming back, no matter what happens, I feel I can handle anything that comes my way," said Thatcher, who was 1-0 with a 2.80 ERA in a career-high 52 games last season. "I feel good."