Phil Mickelson has joined a group hoping to buy the Padres.
Mickelson, a San Diego native, said Monday that he has rejected previous opportunities to become involved in sports ownership, but the Padres are an appealing option.
"This was a unique opportunity with families that had done this before and know how to do it right and want to get involved in the community," Mickelson said.
Mickelson told the paper he's joined a group headlined by former Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley, one of five known parties interested in purchasing a controlling interest in the club.
Via Bob Harig/ESPN.com
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May 22, 2012 10:13 AM EST
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."
Via Associated Press
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Orlando Hudson says he will sign with the White Sox.
The Padres released the infielder earlier this week after a slow start to the season at the plate.
Via Peter Gammons/MLB.com (via Twitter)
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May 19, 2012 11:49 AM EST
At least five groups are interested in purchasing the Padres.
Houston developer David S. Wolff, a minority owner of the San Francisco Giants, is the fifth confirmed prospective buyer of the Padres.
Also known to be exploring the purchase of John Moores' controlling interest are hedge fund billionaire Steven Cohen, White Sox executive Dennis Gilbert, former Dodgers owner Peter O'Malley and Legendary Pictures CEO Thomas Tull.
Via San Diego Union-Tribune
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Padres second baseman Orlando Hudson has been designated for assignment, according to a Major League source.
Hudson has one home run and 11 RBIs this season.
Via ESPN.com
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Padres May 2012 Archive
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Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com | May 12, 2012
Padres third baseman Chase Headley has denied a report that he and former teammate Ryan Ludwick engaged in a clubhouse altercation with Mike Adams last season.
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AP | May 9, 2012
Rockies LHP Christian Friedrich will make his major league debut against the padres on Wednesday.
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Mark Saxon/ESPN.com | May 4, 2012
The Angels have acquired reliever Ernesto Frieri from the Padres in exchange for minor leaguers Alexi Amarista and Donn Roach.
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Associated Press | May 1, 2012
Ryan Braun is the first player to go deep three times at Petco Park, which opened in 2004.