SEATTLE (AP) — When manager Andy Green walked to the mound on Monday night, the plan was set in motion.
He congratulated Chris Paddack on finishing off his brilliant spring training with the San Diego Padres by throwing 2 2/3 shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners. Green then turned to Eric Hosmer, Ian Kinsler and Manny Machado as they surrounded the young pitcher and posed a question to the veteran infielders.
"He asked us what we were all doing Sunday and we said we would be right behind this guy playing," Hosmer said. "I think he got the message.