San Diego Buzz: Padres preach optimism at camp
SAN DIEGO-- It has been about one week since pitchers and catchers reported to camp. The Padres roster looks different this year, and camp has a different feel. The 2015 season began with blockbuster trades, high expectations and tons of media attention. This year, camp is loose, with less media attention for new manager Andy Green. The Padres let go of Kimbrel, Benoit, and Upton, to name a few big names, and built a roster around Kemp, Myers, Shields and Norris that can compete.
Among possibilities to bat leadoff, @jonjayU and @cory_spang15: https://t.co/9wMj3LwQLW pic.twitter.com/CudU47qDzy
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 25, 2016
"He showed up early and he's worked his tail off. He has a hunger to learn." - Andy Green on Jabari Blash #PadresST pic.twitter.com/fczK636TX4
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 26, 2016
Alexei Ramirez vs. @AlexiAmarista #PadresST ? pic.twitter.com/AEM49Pk0Zj
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 26, 2016
"I'm more excited this year than last year, frankly, because we're one more year into Preller's reign of building a great organization at all levels," Padres managing partner Peter Seidler said of his GM Preller. "There's a lot of work to do, but there are a lot of great, exciting things to come here."
Manager Andy Green plays music down on the field during camp workouts to energize the players and keep the players loose. Catcher Derek Norris said, "He brings an energy, he's energetic, he's positive. He doesn't think about the worst that could happen."
Andy's Address: turning up the music, role of reserve players and more https://t.co/bXL33aSW4R pic.twitter.com/7jSLE9SXf0
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 25, 2016
Nothing but clear skies here in Peoria #PadresST pic.twitter.com/WR9mdwftmq
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 25, 2016
Everyone in the Padres organization that was present for Andy Green's first speech to his new team said they were blown away.
"It was something I had never seen before in a head coach," said first baseman Wil Myers. "It was very impressive."
Non-roster invitee Skip Schumaker said, "It was something different. Right from the beginning. He knew everyone's name in every department and their title without any sheet of paper."
Manager Andy Green fires up #Padres with first speech: https://t.co/11LMZ6cxss pic.twitter.com/7KQfqxdxj4
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) February 25, 2016
Schumaker, who played for successful managers Tony LaRussa and Mike Matheny, said that was the first time in a long time he was focused in on a speech and didn't waiver.
Many fans are excited about what the Padres can do in 2016. This week, Brie Thiele sat down with a couple of passionate Padres fans.
ICYMI, new #Padres manager Andy Green blew away players, coaches and FO staff with his speech on Wednesday. https://t.co/HWAa7IiE0l
— Corey Brock (@FollowThePadres) February 25, 2016
Here is a look at the #Chargers idea for a new stadium pic.twitter.com/DA0x0HTl5j
— XTRA 1360 FSSD (@XTRA1360) February 25, 2016
The #Chargers have decided on their stadium site. It's Downtown w/help from JMI. Here's their plan. #NBC7SportsWrap pic.twitter.com/UastRATKN0
— Derek Togerson (@DerekNBCSD) February 23, 2016
Fred Maas: "We see this as Petco on steroids" #Chargers https://t.co/XU1ApHaWci
— The Mighty 1090 (@Mighty1090) February 26, 2016
@gaslampball @BrieThiele Today! https://t.co/oki5lgdsgy
— Padres and Pints (@PadresAndPints) February 24, 2016
Feb 24, 2016; Laramie, WY, USA; San Diego State Aztecs forward Winston Shepard (13) and Wyoming Cowboys guard Josh Adams (14) talk after their game at Arena-Auditorium. The Aztecs beat the Cowboys 73-61.
Win, win, win, cut down nets @TheShowSDSU @AztecHoops
— Robby Burden (@Crippledouble) February 25, 2016
#Aztec Hoops doing it again! #RuleMWC over & over again! Congrats to Players & Coaches. Big Time Program. Another Championship on the Mesa!
— Coach Jeff Horton (@CoachHortonSDSU) February 25, 2016
Man are we lucky to have Coach Fisher - this is a must watch: "Men of March" https://t.co/mtmZvZXQqP pic.twitter.com/5Ygvd5TT6I
— AztecHoops (@AztecHoops) February 21, 2016
