"In short, sports fans are overwhelmingly being subsidized by nonsports fans," Moffett wrote.

Dustin Moseley's MRI didn't sound good. Black said out "past the 15 days."

"I always knew my dad was a tough character, not necessarily physically but mentally. But seeing how he's going through this mentally and physically, and how he's doing pretty well, it gives you (more) respect for him. Me and my dad have a great relationship and the fact I can acquire even more respect than I have for him ---- there is something to be said for that."

One scout following the Padres views them as a 100-loss club waiting to happen, but another who saw them often in spring training raves about the team’s future.

Gwynn would not rule out fronting a Padres ownership group. After all, he is Mr. Padre. You could look it up, inscribed on his statue at Petco Park, and his plaque at Cooperstown. "That's something I would really consider," he said. "I love the Padre organization. I love what they represent. We really care about people in this town."