San Diego Padres Tickets

Though the Padres finished in fourth place in the NL West with a 76-86 record and missed out on the playoffs, the season definitely had a silver lining. All-Star third baseman Chase Headley belted 31 home runs and a National League-topping 115 RBIs on his way to winning a Gold Glove and the Silver Slugger Award. The 28-year-old finished fifth in MVP voting as he batted for both average (.286) and on-base percentage (.376). With the mindset that he'll be just as, or more, productive this season, Headley is hoping to up his $3,475,000 salary to $10,300,000 this year. The organization is currently offering $7,075,000, but the sides should come to a compromise in the coming weeks, and that’s great news for the Padres.

Earlier this offseason, the Padres agreed to one-year deals with pitchers Edinson Volquez, Luke Gregerson, and Joe Thatcher; catcher John Baker; and infielder Everth Cabrera. The 2013 Padres Schedule has the team starting the season on the road against the New York Mets, but the home opener will come against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, April 9^th. Also during April, the Padres will play host to the Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers, and San Francisco Giants. Make sure to grab some 2013 San Diego Padres tickets as soon as possible to witness Headley and the crew make an early push for the playoffs.

The San Diego Padres were unable to continue their winning ways last season one year after falling just short of the postseason. The team's roster has been ravaged by free agency and trades in recent years, losing top players like Adrian Gonzalez, Ryan Ludwick, and Mat Latos. The Padres did receive in the Latos trade promising first basemen Yonder Alonso, former All-Star starting pitcher Edinson Volquez, and a number of good prospects. 2012 Padres tickets are on sale now for the team's first game of the year at home. Opposing teams will likely have a tough time versus San Diego pitching as Bud Black will welcome back Aaron Harang (ERA 3.64), Tim Stauffer (ERA 3.79), and Cory Luebke (ERA 3.29) to PETCO Park this spring. Black must find a way to give his high quality starting pitchers better run support in 2012 if the Padres want to make it to the playoffs. See for yourself if the Pad Squad can regain their good form this year in sunny San Diego with Vivid Seats.

A year ago - the San Diego Padres came up one game short of winning the National League Wild Card race and two games short of winning their division. Nevertheless, manager Bud Black's boys defied the odds last season. The Padres had the MLB's second lowest pay roll last season, yet found a way to win 90 ball games. Black took home NL Coach of the Year honors for his part in the Padres' heartbreaking season. San Diego sports fanatics who manage to get their mitts on 2011 Padres tickets are dreaming of their ball club ousting defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants from the top of the NL West. The Pad Squad must find a way to replace fan favorite Adrian Gonzalez with the first baseman signing with Boston last December. Right fielder Ryan Ludwick and second basemen Orlando Hudson will give San Diego a boost, but the Padres real strength lies in their pitching staff. Do Clayton Richard, Mat Latos, and Tim Stauffer have good enough stuff to power the Padres through to the playoffs? Find out live in person at PETCO Park.