http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd San Diego Padres News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091123&content_id=7708706&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091123&content_id=7708706&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Ticket holders seize opportunity A growing group of season-ticket holders who have already purchased new Padres tickets or have renewed their tickets and, in many cases, improved the location of their seats. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696098&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7696098&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Friars add three to 40-man roster The Padres selected three players to their 40-man roster Friday, including one player who might not pitch until after the All-Star break in 2010. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692484&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091120&content_id=7692484&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Padres unveil Spring Training schedule The Padres announced their 2010 Spring Training schedule on Thursday, one that has them opening with a familiar foe. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685824&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091118&content_id=7685824&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Padres unlikely to go big in market Free agency is set to begin at 9:01 p.m. Thursday, though if history is any indication, the Padres will likely be quiet on that front again this offseason. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676012&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7676012&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Multi-team trade for Gonzalez a tough task Trying to trade a burgeoning superstar -- like Adrian Gonzalez -- is never an easy proposition for a team, and attempting to do so within the framework of a multi-team deal figures to be an even thornier plan. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091117&content_id=7675666&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Virtual Catalog kicks off holiday season The launching of the Virtual Catalog at the MLB.com Shop signals the official start to another season of holiday shopping. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7675394&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:58:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7675394&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Gonzalez adds to Padres' awards haul In 2009, Adrian Gonzalez became the latest Padre to win a significant postseason award, when he captured his second consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673380&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091116&content_id=7673380&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Inbox: Will Correia return to Padres? In the latest Inbox, beat reporter Corey Brock looks at Kevin Correia's status, whether Joe Thatcher should be traded, what the new GM might do at catcher and more. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653004&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7653004&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Gonzalez repeats as Gold Glove winner Adrian Gonzalez has certainly made plenty of noise with his bat, but it's been his glove that has brought home the biggest hardware. Gonzalez was recognized for his worth at first base when he captured his second consecutive Rawlings Gold Glove. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655336&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091111&content_id=7655336&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Padres to meet with Gonzalez about future New Padres general manager Jed Hoyer will meet with the agent for first baseman Adrian Gonzalez next week to presumably discuss the future of the 27-year-old with the franchise. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7650420&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091110&content_id=7650420&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Coleman to lead Vets Day celebration Padres broadcaster Jerry Coleman will be the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego on Wednesday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628740&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7628740&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Pair of Padres files for free agency The approach of open free agency serves as a reminder that outfielder Brian Giles' seven-year tenure with the Padres may have reached its end. Chris Haft http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627636&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091105&content_id=7627636&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Making the Grade: Defense "Making the Grade" is a four-part series analyzing the performances of various units of the 2009 San Diego Padres. Today: Defense. Previously, starting pitching (Oct. 28), bullpen (Oct. 30) and offense (Nov. 3). Defense grade: B Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7612836&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7612836&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Making the Grade: Offense Before their second-half revival, where an improved offense helped spark a 37-25 mark from July 28 on, the Padres struggled mightily with a .233 team average and the worst run production in the National League. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7614302&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:28:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091103&content_id=7614302&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Garrison on the road back in AFL A year removed from surgery, Steve Garrison is feeling strong in the AFL. He tossed three scoreless innings Tuesday as the Saguaros edged Mesa, 2-1. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7582008&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091030&content_id=7582008&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Making the Grade: Bullpen The Padres bullpen was clearly the highlight of the season. The team had the sixth-best bullpen ERA in the National League (3.75), all while logging more innings (571) than any other team in the league. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565664&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091028&content_id=7565664&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Making the Grade: Starting Pitchers When rookie left-handed pitcher Cesar Ramos got his first Major League start in the final weeks of the regular season, he became the 15th different starting pitcher for the Padres in 2009. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555176&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091026&content_id=7555176&vkey=news_sd&fext=.jsp&c_id=sd&partnerId=rss_sd Padres name Hoyer as new GM The Padres officially tabbed 35-year-old Red Sox assistant general manager Jed Hoyer as its new GM, replacing Kevin Towers, who held the post for 14 seasons. Doug Miller