Sandy Alderson Great Quotations

Opening Day is a great time to not only commemorate the achievements that the Padres accomplished last season but to celebrate the beginning of what looks to be a very promising season for our club, fans and the city of San Diego. For baseball fans across the world, there is no better time than Opening Day.

In terms of more balls being called, I think that's a misperception. While walks are up slightly, it's not enough to be of any great significance. I think that will even out in the long run.

In terms of more balls being called, I think that's a misperception, ... While walks are up slightly, it's not enough to be of any great significance. I think that will even out in the long run.