Farewell, Mr. Padre

I knew this day was always a possibility, but I never wanted to believe it would actually happen. I don't generally read the news or check my cell phone during the day until I leave work to grab a bite to eat. That's when I saw the text message from my dad.

"Did you hear Tony Gwynn died?"

No...I had not. Nor was I prepared for that kind of news. My heart sank and I quickly searched the Internet for confirmation. I already knew it was true. My dad would never text that unless he was certain. Tony Gwynn, my childhood hero, and the reason that I have been a Padres fan since I was 9 years old, was gone.

Padres keep Bud Black through 2015

Monday afternoon, the Padres made a commitment to the future by picking up Bud Black's 2014 and 2015 club options, ensuring that the second-longest tenured skipper in team history will be around for the next three seasons.

Nick Canepa: The voice of treason

If you read the U-T sports section, then you are already familiar with Nick Canepa.  You're probably already familiar with the fact that Canepa's columns typically reek of mindless drivel.  Well, in his latest column, Canepa suggested that the Padres teach Yasmani Grandal a lesson by cutting him from the team as a result of his positive PED test.  Let's assess Nick Almighty's thinking.