Padres Hire Bud Black

The California managerial swap continued this week as the San Diego Padres hired Bud Black as their new manager.

The Padres recently lost their manager to the San Francisco Giants and Black comes to San Diego from the Los Angeles Angels.

Harry "Bud" Ralston Black.
(Not to be confused with William "Bud" Carroll Black)

Black, 49, served as the Angels' pitching coach for seven seasons, including when they won the World Series in 2002. He was a big league pitcher for 15 seasons, helping the Kansas City Royals win the 1985 World Series.

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I am a cpcpMajor Leaguer

1118 days ago

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I posted this bit of news simply to add the comment that I think Bud Black is a phenominal baseball guy and I think he'll do a fantastic job as a manager. I always hoped he'd get his first shot by coming back to Cleveland, but San Diego is a great situation for him. He deserves this opportunity more than just about every other managerial candidate out there and I wish him the best.

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The BeastAAA-er

1117 days ago

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You're absolutely right. Black was a wonderful pitching coach. He will really turn the Padres into an N.L. West power. I can envision them becoming the West Coast Braves with several division titles. They already have two.

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