BUD BLACK RUMORS & GOSSIP
Padres rally to defeat Pirates 3-2
Bud Black anticipated the question and fired off an answer before it could be completely asked.
“How do you explain . . .”
“I can’t . . . there’s no rhyme or reason” said the Padres manager Wednesday night after the Padres rallied for two runs in the top of the ninth on three straight two-out singles to defeat the Pirates and continue both their incredible run at Pittsburgh’s...
Via Pro Sports Daily
September 18, 2013
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5 MLB Managers Likely Not To Return
The Washington Nationals and the San Diego Padres are two teams that could have decisions to make moving forward.
With half the season played, a number of teams are feeling the heat to make changes before 2014.
Some offices are being forced to consider a change at skipper.
Some guys fizzled fast, while others have held onto their post for some time.
Let’s look at which managers...
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July 14, 2013
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How About Some Love For Bud Black’s San Diego Padres?
The San Diego Padres came into the season picked to compete with the Houston Astros, Miami Marlins, and New York Mets to finish with the worst record in baseball.
A young team with an unproven staff, the Padres don’t really get any attention from the baseball world. Then quietly, they began to make some noise, and not just because they brought back their awesome late 90′s duds...
Via Next Impulse Sports
June 19, 2013
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Padres manager Bud Black will miss the intoxicating stench of Wrigley Field
While a lot of folks are eagerly anticipating the planned renovations to the decrepit Wrigley Field — Lance Berkman is probably part of that contingent — some folks with a more of a nose for nostalgia (as it were) aren’t as excited that the longtime home of the Chicago Cubs will be losing some of its trademark and quirky charm through the renovation process.
Among those folks...
Via Sportress of Blogitude
May 02, 2013
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Padres to break in new fences starting Tuesday
Padres manager Bud Black, general manager Josh Byrnes and assistant G.M. A.J. Hinch spent several minutes throwing baseballs off the new fence in right field at Petco Park on Monday, trying to get a crash course in how they might play starting with the home opener Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The big hope, of course, is that more balls will fly over the fences. They...
Via AP on Fox
April 08, 2013
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Padres pick up Black's option years
The San Diego Padres have exercised the 2014 and 2015 option years in manager Bud Black's contract.
The club previously had extended Black's contract through 2013.
Black replaced Bruce Bochy as manager before the 2007 season. He is 464-509 (.477) in six seasons, including a 90-72 mark in 2010. Black won the NL Manager of the Year Award that season.
Also Monday, the Padres...
Via AP on Fox
November 19, 2012
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Padres pick up Black's options for 2013 and 2014
Bud Black recently completed his sixth season as the San Diego Padres' manager, and he has yet to guide the team to the postseason. He'll get at least two more chances to reach the playoffs after the Padres picked up his contract options for 2013 and 2014 on Monday. "Buddy has a keen insight into team dynamics and creates a great environment for the players and coaching...
Via Pro Sports Daily
November 19, 2012
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Padres Release Statement on Passing of Darrel Akerfelds
"The San Diego Padres are deeply saddened by the loss of Bullpen Coach Darrel Akerfelds," said Padres Manager Bud Black. "Ak was an invaluable member of the Padres coaching staff. He brought a tireless work ethic and compassion for baseball to the ballpark every day. He was a loyal Padre to the end. Players and coaches were made better by Ak. He will be sorely...
Friarhood Radio FanFest Recap - Garfinkel, Black and more.
Friarhood Radio was on location today during Padres FanFest. An action packed three hours from the Tilted Kilt with myself, Judson Richards, and Cody Decker. If you have never listened to FHR in the past, this week was a great time to start. This week on the show:
Tom Garfinkel - Spoke candidly on the new TV deal, dynamic pricing, and trying to compete in 2012
Bud Black...
Q&A: Bud Black: Pitching at Petco
Bud Black would have enjoyed pitching in Petco Park. Alas, the lefty didn’t get the opportunity: his playing career ended a decade before the Padres’ home ballpark opened. But as San Diego’s skipper, Black does relish the opportunity to manage there. Still, that doesn’t mean his job is easy. The 54-year-old isn’t just nurturing a young pitching staff, he’s helping an...
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