Padres Notes: Manny Machado Chooses WBC Over World Series, Xander Bogarts Returns To Peoria, & More
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In the words of team manager Bob Melvin, the San Diego Padres are looking a lot more like themselves as players return from the World Baseball Classic. Ha-Seong Kim continued his impressive play that he showed with South Korea, Michael Wacha feels ready for the season, and Manny Machado was asked a simple yet major question at the WBC.
If you were busy and couldn't keep up with your Gaslamp Guys today, we've got you covered.
- A Flashback To Construction of The Petco Park We Love Today
- Manny Machado Claims WBC Was More Important Than World Series
- Fernando Tatis Jr. hits first Catcus League home run
- Bob Melvin Excited To Have Full Team As WBC Winds Down
- Jake Cronenworth produces as Padres' man of many places
- Xander Bogaerts Reveals How WBC Helped Improve His Conditioning For MLB Season
- Ha-Seong Kim Perfect At Bat In First Game Back From WBC
What's Happening On Padres' Social Media?
Juan Soto is back at Padres spring training. pic.twitter.com/Bpqo5KIPeb
— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) March 18, 2023
El Niño.#PadresST pic.twitter.com/lxCfyuZR97
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 18, 2023
The scene in Peoria before tonight’s Padres-Mariners game! pic.twitter.com/QP8SO6D4PW
— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) March 18, 2023
Asking the hard-hitting questions on St. Paddy’s Day 🍀#PadresST pic.twitter.com/2xh8I3zXGq
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 18, 2023
Padres manager Bob Melvin discusses Juan Soto's approach so far in Spring Training and performance in the World Baseball Classic. Melvin also talks about Nelson Cruz. pic.twitter.com/vTxYg8fIP7
— 97.3 The Fan (@973TheFanSD) March 18, 2023