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The Padres haven't been to the playoffs in their first five seasons under manager Bud Black and have finished fourth or worse in the NL West three times. But they are just two seasons removed from a 90-win campaign in 2010, and San Diego would love to...
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“His versatility raises a lot of possibilities and gives us more and potentially attractive options,” Padres manager Bud Black said Thursday. Like Dustin Moseley last year, Owings comes to the Padres having worked both as a major league starter and out...
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San Diego Padres' Aaron Cunningham, right, is congratulated by manager Bud Black, left, after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in San Diego. View Photo »
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It was us against history, us against no, us against can't." As Latos was coming off the field after the the (IIRC) 5th inning, I stood up and yelled, “Hey Latos, you’re throwing a no hitter! Just thought you should know.” He looked right at me and...
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Owings had one of the better campaigns of his career in 2011 and should benefit from manager Bud Black in San Diego. He could end up having a swing role with the Padres, which will limit his value in Fantasy, so keep an eye on how he does during the...
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Not famous because of their golfing skill, mind you, although former Padres second baseman Mark Loretta showed some pretty good game while nearly making an eagle on the 18th hole. Loretta, Padres manager Bud Black and current and former Chargers such...
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DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 20: Starting pitcher Mat Latos #38 of the San Diego Padres puts his head down as Manager Bud Black walks to the mound to pull him from the game during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 20, 2011... View Photo »
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But first things first. He's excited to get to camp and learn under the tutelage of Padres Manager Bud Black, who pitched in the Majors for 15 years, going 121-116, with a 3.84 ERA, 32 complete games, 12 shutouts and 11 saves, pitching coach Darren...
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One of the clips MLB Network has been showing to tease the ‘Managers Roundtable’ show features Verducci asking Scioscia about his team meetings each spring. The wacky assignments and presentations Scioscia requires of young players as a team-bonding...
About Bud Black
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Harry Ralston "Bud" Black (born June 30, 1957 in San Mateo, California) is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, and the current manager of the San Diego Padres. He had a 15-year MLB career, playing for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Kansas City Royals. Full Article
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 20: Manager Bud Black #20 of the San Diego Padres talks with players during batting practice before game against the Flordia Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on July 20, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 19: Rob Johnson #32, Heath Bell #21 and Bud Black #20 of the San Diego Padres meet at the mound during a game against the Flordia Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on July 19, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Padres defeated the Marlins 4-0.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 8: Manager Bud Black of the San Diego Padres looks on from the dugout steps in the game with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 8, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 10: Rob Johnson #32 of the San Diego Padresis greeted by manager Bud Black after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 10, 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
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San Diego Padres manager Bud Black, left, takes pitcher Josh Spence out during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, July 9, 2011, in Los Angeles. Spence struck out Dodgers' Andre Ethier.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 6: Manager Bud Black #20 of the San Diego Padres makes the call to the bull pen against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the eighth inning during an MLB baseball game at AT&T Park July 6, 2011 in San Francisco, California.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 4: Manager Bud Black #20 of the San Diego Padres takes the ball from pitcher Ernesto Frieri #39 after Fireri gave up a two-run home run to Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the six inning during a MLB baseball game at AT&T Park July...
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SEATTLE - JULY 02: Cameron Maybin #24 (R) of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by manager Bud Black #20 and teammates after scoring in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on July 2, 2011 in Seattle, Washington.
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San Diego Padres manager Bud Black, center, argues with plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after Cuzzi called out Kyle Phillips on strikes against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning in a baseball game Saturday, July 2, 2011, in Seattle.
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SEATTLE - JULY 01: Starting pitcher Dustin Moseley #26 of the San Diego Padres wipes his brow as Manager Bud Black #20 approaches the mound to remove him from the game in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on July 1, 2011 in Seattle, Washington.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 19: Dustin Moseley #26 and manager Bud Black #20 of the San Diego Padres speak on the mound in the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins on June 19, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Padres 5-4.
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DENVER, CO - JUNE 15: Starting pitcher Mat Latos #38 of the San Diego Padres hands the ball to Manager Bud Black of the San Diego Padres after being removed from the game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 15, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Padres 6-3.
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DENVER, CO - JUNE 14: Manager Bud Black of the San Diego Padres (L) talks with Brad Hawpe #11 of the San Diego Padres during batting practice at Coors Field on June 14, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JUNE 8: Dustin Moseley #26 of the San Diego Padres, center, is helped up by a trainer as manager Bud Black, right, and coach Glenn Hoffman, backround, look on during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on June 8, 2011 in San...
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dustin Moseley is attended to by a trainer as manager Bud Black, right, and coach Glenn Hoffman look in after Moseley injured himself batting in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in San Diego.
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SAN DIEGO, CA-JUNE 3: Manager Bud Black of the San Diego Padres argues a call with home plate umpire Greg Gibson during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Petco Park on June 3, 2011 in San Diego, California.
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San Diego Padres manager Bud Black is told to leave the field by umpire Greg Gibson after he was ejected in the fourth inning of the Padres baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, June 3, 2011 in San Diego.
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San Diego Padres manager Bud Black is has a few last words for umpire Greg Gibson after he was ejected in the fourth inning of the Padres baseball game against the Houston Astros Friday, June 3, 2011 in San Diego.
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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 17: Manager Bud Black of the San Diego Padres argues with umpire Joe West after Eric Patterson (not pictured) was called out for leaving third base early during the second inning of the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 17,...
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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 17: Manager Bud Black of the San Diego Padres watches from the dugout during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 17, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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San Diego Padres manager Bud Black argues with umpire Joe West after the Padres' Eric Patterson was ruled out at third for not tagging up on a fly out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in Phoenix.
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PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 16: Manager Bud Black of the San Diego Padres argues with umpire Angel Hernandez during the Major League Baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 16, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 8-4.
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San Diego Padres' Bud Black, right, congratulates Alberto Gonzalez after he scored a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of an baseball game Monday, May 16, 2011, in Phoenix.
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San Diego Padres manager Bud Black watches from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Milwaukee.
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San Diego Padres manager Bud Black, center, has a word on the mound with pitcher Cory Luebke, right, and catcher Rob Johnson, left, in the seventh inning during their baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 6, 2011, in San Diego. The Padres won, 4-3.
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 20: Manager Bud Black #20 of the San Diego Padres talks with players during batting practice before game against the Flordia Marlins at Sun Life Stadium on July 20, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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