Tales from the Training Room

The Padres medical staff remains busy, but good news appears to be around the corner with Chris Young appearing likely to make his next start on Thursday. Not only will this return the League's best ERA to the lineup, but will supply the Friars with a much needed fresh arm; Young has averaged a (high) quality start in 2007, excluding the 2 inning start in which he was injured. Additionally, Justin Germano is recovering well from a cracked finger nail suffered Sunday and is not expected to miss any time.

Bub Black can pencil Geoff Blum back into infield as both Brian Giles and Scott Hairston have returned to action. It will likely be a couple more days before new Padre fan favorite Milton Bradley brings some attitude back into the batting order. The gaggle of media following Barry Bonds brought some unwanted attention to Bradley over the weekend, suggesting that he and Moneyball star Billy Bean didn't get along, precipitating his departure from Oakland. Regardless of how he got to the confines of Petco Park, Friar fans have to be pleased with his 1.082 On Base Plus Slugging (OBPS) percentage since donning a blue Swinging Friar jersey.