Jason Schmidt knows he won't be ready when the Los Angeles Dodgers open the season. 

--Desperate for pitching, the Padres acquired three pitchers from outside the system in the span of three days. 

With just over a week to go in spring training, the Padres probably had set the position-player part of their Opening Day roster. 

--Desperate for pitching, the Padres acquired three pitchers from outside the system in the span of three days. 

With just over a week to go in spring training, the Padres probably had set the position-player part of their Opening Day roster. 

The only thing moving forward with the Padres these days is the sale of the club. 

The only thing moving forward with the Padres these days is the sale of the club. 

Chris Young felt sharp on the mound even though he didn't have a good outing. 

--Desperate for pitching, the Padres acquired three pitchers from outside the system in the span of three days. 

With just over a week to go in spring training, the Padres probably had set the position-player part of their Opening Day roster. 

The only thing moving forward with the Padres these days is the sale of the club. 

If one spring training game is any indication, there will be no World Baseball Classic hangover for Jake Peavy this time. 

Former agent Jeff Moorad was introduced as CEO and vice chairman of the San Diego Padres on Thursday, and confirmed that former NFL star Troy Aikman is a limited partner in his ownership group. 

--2B David Eckstein went 3-for-3 against the Indians on March 25, raising his Cactus League average to . 

The Padres probably won't have many battles for positions this spring -- providing 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff (shoulder surgery) and CF Jody Gerut (finger) are healthy.