Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is joining with movie producer Thomas Tull in an attempt to buy the Padres. Gwynn said that it's too early to say what his role will be, beyond offering advice and insight, while stressing that he's still the coach at San Diego State. "I'm throwing my hat in with Thomas. I think he's the right guy," he said. "I'm the coach at San Diego State and plan on continuing doing that. But I really liked what he had to say. I'm excited. And believe me, it takes a lot to get me excited. He definitely has some ideas about what he wants to do and how he wants to do it. The biggest thing is, he wants to win. He ain't getting this to say he has the club. He wants to win."