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As a member of the media I have learned to love spring training possibly even more than I did as a player for two reasons.

Congratulations to the Padres for putting together the best FanFest I have ever attended!  No matter what criteria you use, attendance, level of participation at the multitude of events and experiences offered, comments by fans, you

Hey Padres fans, I need your help!  As you know this Saturday, Feb 12th, is Padres FanFest day at Petco Park.  It should be a lot of fun.  I will be conducting interviews with Padres players,

The NY Mets are scheduled to have a press conference announcing that they have hired a brokerage firm to find new minority partners to make a cash infusion to the franchise.

The Padres avoided arbitration with their remaining 5 eligible players today, announcing deals with Heath Bell, Ryan Ludwick, Mike Adams, Chase Headley, and Tim Stauffer.

Corey Brock, who does a great job covering Padres for MLB.com, is reporting that Pads are close to signing right handed reliever Chad Qualls to help out their bullpen.

The Padres announced to day that they have so far invited 20 non-roster players to 2011 big league spring training.

Rumors are surfacing that the Padres are in discussions with former Rockie OF Brad Hawpe.

The Padres just released a press announcement that they have traded for catcher Rob Johnson from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.