Good Morning San Diego - March 8, 2022

San Diego Padres News

New Padres hitting coach Michael Brdar is young, yet brings experience to role (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Could this veteran free agent solve the San Diego Padres’ Eric Hosmer problem? (Friars on Base)

The latest on Padres top prospects (MLB.com)

Jose Castillo on comeback trail again for Padres (San Diego Union-Tribune)

MLB News

MLBPA makes new offer, but sides remain far apart (MLB.com)

Luciano looks to build off first full season: ‘I feel great’ (MLB.com)

Torkelson, Greene talk friendship, golf and more (MLB.com)

Top prospect Mayer putting in the work at Sox camp (MLB.com)

Cardinals boast elite triumvirate of top prospects (MLB.com)

‘Nick is the truth’: Pirates’ Gonzales eyeing sophomore encore (MLB.com)

Padre of the Day

Damian Jackson

Jackson played around the diamond for the San Diego Padres from 1999-2001, primarily playing shortstop in his first two seasons and shifting over to second base in 2001. He returned for a second stint with the Friars in 2005. He retired in 2006.