Kyle Blanks will soon be taking flyballs in left field. 

Former agent Jeff Moorad has been introduced as the CEO and vice chairman of the San Diego Padres, and he confirms that ex-NFL great Troy Aikman is a partner in his ownership group. 

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. 

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

Kyle Blanks will soon be taking flyballs in left field. 

The sale of the San Diego Padres from John Moores to former agent Jeff Moorad appears to be almost finalized. 

The Florida Marlins traded right-hander Eulogio De La Cruz to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. 

Carl Pavano rebounded from a rough outing with six strong innings Wednesday, and the Cleveland Indians beat the San Diego Padres 8-4. 

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. 

Kyle Blanks will soon be taking flyballs in left field. 

--RHP Cha Seung Baek, who is penciled-in as the No. 

Gary Matthews Jr. 

Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. 

Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. 

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.