In a report by Don Norcross of the San Diego Union Tribune, Josh Byrnes’ career and plans for the Padres are summarized.  He believes that success on a small payroll starts with buying in.  Everyone has to believe it’s possible.  Maybe they’ll bring back the Keepin’ the Faith campaign, but beyond that, the team needs better starting pitching and speedy position players.

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The news is so premature, the only places you can find reference are on @NCTPadres (North County Times’ Dan Hayes’ Twitter page) and @FollowThePadres (MLB.com beat reporter Corey Brock’s Twitter Page).  No news articles have been sent to the presses yet.  No mention on ESPN, Padres.com, or any of the other blogs.  That’s because it may not happen.

Dan Hayes is reporting that the Padres have offered former Mets GM, Omar Minaya, a front office job with the club.  Corey Brock followed this news up with a guess that the job would be as an adviser.  However, based on other reports in the recent months, Minaya’s hiring seems unlikely.

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