BUD BLACK RUMORS & GOSSIP
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
Black optimistic for strong finish in second half
It's been a long first half for the Padres. Injuries have decimated their pool of starting pitchers. The middle infield combination of SS Jason Bartlett and 2B Orlando Hudson proved to be a total bust. All three young players signed to extended contracts during spring training have either struggled (C Nick Hundley and CF Cameron Maybin) or been lost to the season to injury...
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...
Padres' Wieland heading to DL
Padres manager Bud Black says rookie starter Joe Wieland will be placed on the disabled due to discomfort in his right elbow.
Wieland (0-4, 4.55 ERA) will be the fourth Padres starter to go on the DL, although Tim Stauffer could be close to being activated.
Wieland's next start had been scheduled for Saturday at Philadelphia. The Padres are off Thursday.
Stauffer threw 78...
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May 10, 2012
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Padres looking into shortening Petco's fences
Interim CEO Tom Garfinkel's decision to explore bringing in the fences at Petco Park has received the backing of Padres manager Bud Black and general manager Josh Byrnes.
Given the fact that he is a former major league pitcher and pitching coach, Black's backing of the idea surprised some observers Wednesday.
"I'd be in favor of moving them in," said Black...
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April 25, 2012
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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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