Nightengale’s Notebook: New Padres manager Bob Melvin finally has what he needs to win it all
PEORIA, Ariz. — It was like looking out of your living room window every day, seeing your gorgeous new Mercedes-Benz sitting in the driveway, but still waiting for the dealership to deliver the keys.
It has been nearly five months since Bob Melvin was hired by the San Diego Padres to be their manager and only now, after the 99-day lockout, can he finally run his team.