Padres Express Confidence In Bud Black With Extension; Too Soon?

For a Padres team that has surprised many this year, some of the best news they've gotten all year came on Monday, in the form of a three-year extension for manager Buddy Black. This move shows the Padres that the front office believes that what they're doing this year is sustainable, and also shows the rest of baseball the Padres are unlikely to be dealing away any stars come July 31.

Many will tell you that Black's extension was well deserved. It's true, he has done an excellent job of handling a bullpen and starting rotation that have been the best in baseball.

But could it be too soon?

Don't get me wrong, Black seems like a nice enough guy, and certainly capable of handling a major- league managing positi...

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