A.J. Preller, hired as the new general manager of the San Diego Padres, is excited about the organization's pitching depth.

"From a pitching standpoint, it's impressive," Preller said of the 25-man roster. "The starting pitching, the guys that take the mound every day, they give the team a chance to win on a day-to-day basis.

"From an offensive perspective, the last few weeks, the team has played more energetic, they've swung the bats a little better."

Tyson Ross has emerged as a very good starter this season, making his first All-Star team.