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From May 28, 2008 San Diego Padres press release:

Baek, who turns 28 tomorrow, appeared in 10 games (one start) for the Mariners this season, going 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA (18 ER/30.0 IP) before he was designated for assignment on May 21.  Born in Pusan, Korea and originally signed by Seattle as a non-drafted free agent on September 25, 1998, Baek is 10-9 with a 4.96 ERA (93 ER/168.2 IP) in 37 career Major League games (24 starts) over parts of four seasons with the Mariners (2004, 2006-08).  He has compiled 107 strikeouts compared to 51 walks.  Cha (chow) Seung (sung) Baek (beck) will join the Padres today and be active for tonight’s game against the Washington Nationals.

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From April 15, 2008 San Diego Chargers press release: 

The San Diego Chargers were notified today by the National Football League that linebacker Stephen Cooper will miss the first four regular-season games of 2008 for violating the NFL policy on Steroids and Related Substances. 

The following statement was issued today by an NFL spokesperson: Stephen Cooper of the San Diego Chargers has been suspended without pay for the team’s first four regular-season games of 2008 for violating the NFL Policy on Steroids and Related Substances.  

Cooper's suspension begins on Saturday, August 30. He is eligible to return to the Chargers’ active roster on Monday, September 29 following the team’s September 28 game against the Oakland Raiders. Cooper is eligible to participate in the team’s off-season program and in all preseason practices and games. 

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Here is the stuff that matters from April 15 to date:

May 12, 2008 -- The San Diego Padres announced that they have purchased the contract of infielder Edgar Gonzalez from Triple-A Portland and have designated infielder Callix Crabbe for assignment. 

Gonzalez, 29, was invited to Major League Spring Training with San Diego before being reassigned to minor league camp on March 18.  He hit .293 (24-for-82) with a double, four home runs, 12 RBI and 10 runs scored in 27 games for Triple-A Portland.  With the Beavers, Gonzalez appeared in games at first base, second base, third base, left field, right field and designated hitter.  Over parts of nine minor league seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays (2000-03), Texas Rangers (2004), Washington Nationals (2005), Florida Marlins (2006), St. Louis Cardinals (2007) and Padres (2008), he has a career .297 (901-for-3037) batting average with 206 doubles, 29 triples, 64 home runs, 419 RBI and 434 runs scored.  Gonzalez is the older brother of Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. 

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May 5, 2008 – Happy Cinco de Mayo. – From San Diego Chargers press release dated April 15, 2008: 

San Diego Chargers 2008 Schedule

PRESEASON:

Sat., Aug. 9; DALLAS; 7:00 p.m.; KFMB-TV

TBD; at St. Louis; TBD; KFMB-TV

Mon. Aug. 25; SEATTLE; 5:00 p.m., ESPN

Fri. Aug. 29; at San Francisco; 7:00 p.m.; KFMB-TV

REGULAR SEASON

Sun. Sept. 7; CAROLINA; 1:15 p.m.; FOX

Sun. Sept. 14; at Denver; 1:15 p.m.; CBS

Mon. Sept. 22; NEW YORK JETS; 5:30 p.m.; ESPN

Sun. Sept. 28; at Oakland; 1:05 p.m. CBS

Sun. Oct. 5; at Miami; 10:00 a.m.; CBS

Sun. Oct. 12; NEW ENGLAND; 5:15 p.m.; NBC

Sun. Oct. 19; at Buffalo; 10:00 a.m.; CBS

Sun. Oct. 26; New Orleans at London, England; 10:00 a.m.; CBS

Sun. Nov. 2; bye

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April 8, 2008 – From San Diego Padres press release:

Barrett, 31, suffered the injury in Monday’s win at San Francisco.  He is 2-for-8 with three runs scored and two walks in three games this season.  In 1,020 Major League games with the Montreal Expos (1998-2003), Chicago Cubs (2004-2007) and Padres (2007-2008), Barrett has a career average of .266 (905-for-3,408) with 217 doubles, 21 triples, 95 home runs, 413 RBI, 389 runs and 271 walks.

Morton, who turns 26 on Thursday, is 3-for-12 with one double, two RBI and one walk in four games with San Antonio.   He made one appearance for the Padres in 2007, making his Major League debut on September 21 vs. Colorado as a pinch-hitter.  His contract was purchased from San Antonio on September 5, 2007.  Morton hit .200 (3-for-15) with one home run, four RBI, three runs and one walk in 11 Spring Training games with the Padres this year.

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Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!

May 5, 2008 -- Sorry for the delay in updating but I was the busy skipper of the PGSL Div. 1 (10U) Red Alert and we finished 2nd Saturday in our recreation league championship. Overall record was 10-5-2. It was a great run and a great squad of girls and parents.

Now the Padres stuff:

April 5, 2008 – From San Diego Padres press release:

The San Diego Padres reinstated outfielder Jim Edmonds from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Jody Gerut to Triple-A Portland. 

Edmonds suffered a strained right calf muscle on March 6 in a spring training game in Peoria, Ariz., against the Colorado Rockies.  He played center field Thursday and Friday in a rehabilitation assignment at Single-A Lake Elsinore, going a combined 2-for-6.

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April 16, 2008 -- From April 9, 2008 press release from the team

The San Diego Charger Girls are holding open auditions on Sunday, April 13 at the University of San Diego’s Jenny Craig Pavilion.  Registration and check-in begins promptly at 9 a.m., followed by a preliminary dance audition starting at 10 a.m.

The Charger Girls are one of professional sports’ most exciting and competitive dance teams. In recent years, the very popular day-long dance audition has seen over 400 hopefuls from across the nation and overseas try-out for only 28 highly-coveted spots.

“We are one of the premier dance teams in professional sports and our auditions are always hotly-contested,” Charger Girl Director Lisa Simmons said. “We are always looking for a lot of energy and excitement on audition day. Applicants can expect a very competitive atmosphere.”

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April 16, 2008 -- From April 9, 2008 press release from the team

Chargers fans can join their team overseas in London this season for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Bolts take on Drew Brees, Reggie Bush and the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, October 26 at Wembley Stadium. 

The team is offering a special travel package that includes a direct, non-stop flight from San Diego to London. Interested fans will depart on Monday, October 20 and return one week later. In addition to airfare, the Chargers faithful will enjoy a luxurious six-night stay at the Official Chargers Fan Hotel.  

The package also includes: a private tour of Wembley Stadium; meet and greet with Chargers players and coaches; cocktail party with special Chargers guests; one game ticket in a premium location; exclusive commemorative Chargers gift bag; all ground transfers  

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April 16, 2008 -- From April 7, 2008 press release from the team

Chargers strong safety Clinton Hart agreed to terms on a new five-year contract Monday that will keep him in lightning bolts through the 2012 season.   

“We are very happy to have Clinton as a part of our future,” Chargers General Manager A.J. Smith said.  “He was a first-year starter last year and was a major part of our team’s success.  We believe his best football is ahead of him.” 

After spending three seasons as a key reserve and special teams player with the Chargers, Hart became a full-time starter for the first time in 2007.  He started all 16 regular-season games and all three playoff games at strong safety.  During the regular season, Hart was the club’s third-leading tackler with 109 stops, trailing only Stephen Cooper and Matt Wilhelm.  He also finished second on the team with five interceptions and tied for second with four tackles for loss. 

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April 16, 2008 -- From April 7, 2008 press release from the team

Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips donates to charity for every sack he records  

SP's All-Star Sack Attack Supports After-School All-Stars and San Diego’s Inner City Youth   

San Diego, CA – Shaun Phillips is gearing up for a new season with a dual goal: to increase the number of sacks he achieves and to increase his support of after-school programs for inner-city kids through the After-School All-Stars (ASAS). 

As was the case in 2007, Phillips will pledge $1,000 for each sack recorded in the upcoming season to ASAS. A reception to kick off the program and to honor Phillips will take place on Legacy Plaza at the NTC Promenade on April 15 from 4-7 pm. Several youth participants will be on hand to workout with Phillips.      

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