Former Padre Chad Qualls signed with the Phillies this morning. He's their problem now. Let's not forget (or maybe we should) how well he pitched when the Padres were in Philadelphia. In case you need a reminder he gave up three homeruns to hand the Phils the game. A game that the Padres had in the bag. He had decent numbers at Petco, but his road numbers were just okay. Maybe it was a fluke that night, I mean a sinker ball pitcher isn't supposed to give up a homerun let alone three. I think our bullpen will be just fine without him and with the new additions that we have brought in. Here are your links for today:

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Bullpen Banter is compiling their top 100 prospects: #98 Keyvius Sampson

"Sampson is one of the guys on the list I have BOLDED, italicized, and underlined, as I expect him to be in the Cal League next year, and I am hoping to get a long look at him.  He’s definitely a guy to keep an eye or two on."

A story of how the Padres can sneak up on everyone - Chicken Friars

"In his [Bill Center] chat the other day, he said we shouldn’t expect another magical 2010 season. As unlikely as it may be to some, the Padres have some real talent and could make a move this season. But the move has to start at home."

Previewing the 2012 Storm: Offense - Friar Forecast

"This year should be different with Midwest League MVP Rymer Liriano, first round pick Donavan Tate, and Rico Noel all patrolling the outfield."

The Gwynn Opener - Avenging Jack Murphy

"But under the advice of Tony Gwynn I chose to also attend the second game of 2011. I dubbed this particular game The Gwynn Opener -- the game attended by fans who aren't consumed by the spectacle that is opening day."

The Challenge of Being A Padres Fan - Gaslamp Ball

"The Padres are a quiet independent film while the Yankees/Red Sox/Dodgers/Giants are spectacle summer blockbusters. When they're big time, they're amazingly big time and enjoyed by lots of people. When they flop, they flop in amazingly spectacular fashion and people laugh."

The "Almost" Awards: 1973 - RJs Fro

"These numbers were good enough for him [Johnny Grubb] to earn 1 first place vote in the National League Rookie of the Year voting and place 6th, tied with Dodgers Ron Cey and Davey Lopes."

Byrnes executing The Plan - Friarhood

"While it’s nearly impossible to guess how the on-field product will perform given the high turnover rate from last season, one thing is clear; Byrnes has a plan and he has wasted little time implementing it."