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After good start, Padres hit a bump

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Padres manager, Bud Black in the dugout against the Houston Astros at Petco Park. — Nelvin C. Cepeda / UT San Diego / Twitter @NelCepeda

Padres manager, Bud Black in the dugout against the Houston Astros at Petco Park.

April, heck, June, July, August and September, haven't been kind to the Padres the last few seasons.

So A.J. Preller was brought in as general manager and has completely retooled the team, giving manager Buddy Black a team that can compete.