by Matt SnyderFiled under: Padres, NL WestIt's not often you hear of a contract extension to a manager who is 11 games under .500 and 16 1/2 games out of first place on July 3. The San Diego Padres, however, aren't in position to complain about the job done by Bud Black up to this point. Thus, the Padres have extended his contract, though there is no word for how long. Heading into the season, expectations were at a probable all-time low in San Diego. Under new ownership, management h...