Bill Center, longtime sportswriter for U-T San Diego, is an employee of the Padres.
Ian Kennedy halted a personal four-decision losing streak Thursday in his 30th and final start of the season.
The question is, was that Kennedy's last start as a Padre?
The 30-year-old Kennedy is a free agent at the end of the season. The question facing the Padres is whether they pursue him in the off-season.
Kennedy is hoping they will.
"I love it in San Diego," said the Orange County native. "We have plenty of opportunity to talk.