The Padres have targeted Angels pitching coach Bud Black and Cardinals third-base coach Jose Oquendo among as many as eight candidates. Black, a San Diego State alum, has apprenticed under Angels manager Mike Scioscia and reputedly has a high baseball IQ and superb communication skills. The Giants interviewed Black for their managerial opening before hiring Bruce Bochy away from the Padres on Thursday. The Athletics also asked permission to interview Black for their managerial job.