SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Though manager Andy Green is still a formal declaration away from making it official, the Padres have their double-play combination all but set for Opening Day.
Before Saturday's game against the Giants, Green acknowledged the likelihood of non-roster invitee Erick Aybar landing the shortstop job and pairing with Yangervis Solarte at second.
"A well-reasoned individual looking at camp could come to that conclusion," Green said of Aybar winning the shortstop battle. "Erick's done a lot of things we really like in camp so far. I enjoy the type of person he is, the way his mind works, the way he's hit the ball around the yard.