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10:57

Tom Krasovic - Hello, I am ready for questions but probably will have to cut the chat short a little before noon.

11:01

[Comment From Ron]
Whats the odds of Latos making the team this year

11:01

Tom Krasovic -

Zero. Padres want to challenge him, see how he responds, but he probably opens the season with Single-A Lake Elsinore. Remember, he has yet to pitch above low-SIngle A.

11:02

[Comment From alex]
Did will inman get invited to camp?

11:03

Tom Krasovic - Yes. He has a slightly more upright delivery this year. His release point also is a little higher. Inman said he believes it will help him to cut down on his walks.

11:07

[Comment From alex]
when do you think we will get to see are young starting pitchers pitch in sring training?

11:09

Tom Krasovic -

Cesar Carrillo and Nick Schmidt both are to pitch an inning this afternoon. Matthew Bushmann probably will pitch the second inning. Mat Latos is expected to throw an inning tomorrow against the Indians in Goodyear.

11:09

[Comment From Dave]
Has the sale of the team affected the outlook for the next 2-3 seasons? If not, shouldn't the Padres be dumping everyone of value and building for 4+ years out?

11:11

Tom Krasovic - Sale hasn't gone through. Assuming it does, it should improve the financial outlook, if only because $40 million is such a low number for a payroll. So, the payroll should go up in 2010. As for dumping, the SDP started that process last season, continued it with the Khalil Greene trade and, if they are out of contention, will look to trade Brian Giles and maybe Jake Peavy. Wouldn't be surprised if Cliff Floyd were dealt, too (similar to Tony Clark last season).

11:11

[Comment From alex]
what is the chance that brian giles and jake peavy arent with the team at the end of the year and where could they go?

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