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Death of a Gunslinger
ducksnorts.com - 10/12/2009
Death of a Gunslinger
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As you doubtless know by now, the Padres have fired GM Kevin Towers . It’s taken me so long to write about this because it is difficult for me to articulate my feelings. His departure hits me harder than those of Bruce Bochy, Trevor Hoffman, Sandy Alderson, or Jake Peavy. Towers was the ...
nctimes.com - 10/12/2009
PADRES ANALYSIS: New GM will have much working in his favor
— nctimes.com — SAN DIEGO ---- On the day he was fired, ex-Padres general manager Kevin Towers credited his predecessor, Randy Smith, for leaving him a strong foundation from which to work ---- one that led to quick success. Towers' hope is that one day his successor ... (more) PADRES ANALYSIS: New GM will have much working in his favor

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New GM could be in place by end of October
mlb.mlb.com - 10/6/2009
New GM could be in place by end of October
— mlb.mlb.com — By Corey Brock / MLB.com 10/06/09 1:46 PM ET The Padres' search for a new general manager pushes on, though that doesn't mean the team is uncovered in the front office in the interim. Manager Bud Black, executive vice president Paul DePodesta and ... (more) New GM could be in place by end of October

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Would Kevin Towers Be An Upgrade Over Minaya?
metsmerizedonline.com - 10/9/2009
Would Kevin Towers Be An Upgrade Over Minaya?
— metsmerizedonline.com — Thanks to Phil Hoops, we kicked off the Mets off season with a great live chat last night on Mets Merized Online. We covered a number of topics ranging from Daniel Murphy and Angel Pagan as viable everyday players next season to a number of players the Mets could or should target this winter. ... (more) Would Kevin Towers Be An Upgrade Over Minaya?

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Gaslamp Ball — ... Death of a Gunslinger What I like is the fact that good no longer is viewed as good enough. Whether they hit their mark or not, the Padres are reaching for something bigger and better than what they’ve been. It’s hard to fault that intention — unless it turns out Moorad is clueless, in which case we’re all hosed. Moorad clearly knows what he desires in GM pedigree - SignOnSanDiego.com "If we did nothing this offseason, the payroll payment next year would be $32 million — if left alone, it would ...

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