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The Padres introduced their new manager Patrick Murphy Tuesday before a game against the Oakland Athletics. Here he listens to bench coach Dave Roberts, left, before the playing of the National Anthem. — John Gastaldo / John Gastaldo
PHOENIX — The euphoria of “Rocktober” just over a year old, Clint Barmes certainly felt the weight of expectations bearing down on the clubhouse when Colorado stumbled to an 18-29 record to open the 2009 season.