On September 29, the team renewed the contracts of Manager Bud Black, Pitching Coach Darren Balsley, Bullpen Coach Darrell Akerfelds, 3rd Base Coach Glenn Hoffman (brother of closer Trevor Hoffman) and 1st Base Coach Rick Renteria.Tom Brady jersey
Only Bench Coach Craig Colbert was not renewed and because of Wally Joyner's earlier resignation the team had no Hitting Coach to bring back. On Oct. 10, the Padres offered Trevor Hoffman a $4 million salary for 2009 plus a $4 million club option in 2010 then on Nov. 11th the Padres withdrew the $4 million offer to the all-time saves leader and making him a free agent.Jared Allen jersey
The Padres opened 2009 April 6 versus the rival Los Angeles Dodgers at home, losing 4-1 and splitting the four game series. They then swept the Giants, also at home in three games. Then they took 2 of 3 from the Mets to ruin the 1st series at Citi Field. After the 1st 3 series the Pads were tied with the Dodgers for 1st place at 7-3.Pat White jersey
After the hot start however, the Padres stumbled and were 25-25 as of May 31.Peyton Manning jersey Early in the season, the Padres acquired Tony Gwynn, Jr., son of franchise great Tony Gwynn from the Milwaukee Brewers. San Diego finished 75-87, fourth in the NL West, only ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks.