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Bill Center - Open to any and all questions -- with a few exceptions

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[Comment From VegasPadLover]
If Moorad has said that he will increase payroll for 2010, what type if free agents might be on the list?

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Bill Center -

Even though he says he will increase payroll over the years, Moorad asaid he is not inclined to go the free agent route to fill the Padres needs. I still don't think they will be in ther market for the Class A type free agent

11:03

[Comment From ARiversRunsThroughIt]
If Sproles leaves but LT stays, what's the Chargers' plan for a backup RB? Free agent or draft someone in the 4th or 5th round?

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Bill Center - Given the RB situation, I think they have to draft a running back. Even if both stay, LT's future is in question and Sproles can't be in there every down. So draft a guy now who would be ready to be the guy in 2010

11:05

[Comment From Mike]
Moorad is know for signing high priced prospects. Will he have control over the 09 draft becuase I am tired of these signability pick like Schmidt and Dykstra?

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Bill Center - Moorad will have control of day-to-day operations as soon as the deal is closed, which both sides agree is likely before Opening Day. That would put him in control of the June draft.

11:06

[Comment From VegasPadLover]
Does anyone in the organization really think Mark Prior has a shot at pitching for the Padres this year?

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Bill Center - Yes. Prior and the Padres staff are cautiously optimistic. He is far ahead of where he was a year ago. His velocity is already in the mid-80s. But it could also end on one throw if something else goes in the shoulder. But he is throwing 'free and easy' from a more natural slot than last spring

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[Comment From VegasPadLover]
Does Kyle Blanks have enough athletic ability to play the outfield?

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