Luvofthegame
09-04-2006, 03:10 PM
Chan Ho Park, on the mend from intestinal surgery, will resume “physical activities” in a few days, Bochy said.
The Padres are giving minor leaguer Matt Antonelli work at second base with low Single-A Fort Wayne. The team's first-round draft pick in June, Antonelli began the season at third base, his primary position in college.
General Manager Kevin Towers had signaled to other clubs that Triple-A catcher George Kottaras would be used in a trade to acquire a third baseman in the upcoming offseason. But after trading Kottaras for pitcher David Wells on Thursday, it now appears the Padres will have to explore free agency or tap other trade fodder if they are to add a third baseman. Towers also has said that Russell Branyan is a candidate to fill the job. Branyan made five consecutive starts at third before Todd Walker got the call last night.
The Padres are giving minor leaguer Matt Antonelli work at second base with low Single-A Fort Wayne. The team's first-round draft pick in June, Antonelli began the season at third base, his primary position in college.
General Manager Kevin Towers had signaled to other clubs that Triple-A catcher George Kottaras would be used in a trade to acquire a third baseman in the upcoming offseason. But after trading Kottaras for pitcher David Wells on Thursday, it now appears the Padres will have to explore free agency or tap other trade fodder if they are to add a third baseman. Towers also has said that Russell Branyan is a candidate to fill the job. Branyan made five consecutive starts at third before Todd Walker got the call last night.