Daily Friar 2.11.10
Hoyer, Black speak at Hall of Champions – Friar John’s Blog
(Regarding the #5 spot in the rotation) Black listed Latos, Sean Gallagher, Tim Stauffer, Wade LeBlanc and Cesar Ramos as candidates.
Padres brass talk ‘10 lineup, rotation, Adrian Gonzalez – SDNN.com
Black noted that while Hoyer didn’t make a big-splash trade or free agent signing, he focused on players with attributes that fit cavernous Petco Park — speed and athleticism.
Offseason workouts encouraging to Padres – NCTimes.com
The Padres will host a fan fest at Petco Park on Saturday with a number of players scheduled to appear. The event will feature a Heath Bell pitching clinic at noon and a Tony Gwynn Jr. hitting clinic at 2:30 p.m.
Padres’ Kyle Blanks the next big thing – USAToday.com
“I never wanted to be limited in any facet of the game,” says Blanks, 23. “I always wanted to be fast, just in general.
Meet Sluggo–the Ems’ New Mascot – Eugene Emeralds
One of these days, I’m going to play for the Emeralds, thought Sluggo.
Mailbag: Spring Training Questions – Ducksnorts.com
In the bullpen, with five spots spoken for, and given Bud Black’s preference for a 12-man staff, there are two openings.