Hot links for Friday, October 10

In lieu of news, we'll lead the links with speculation today. The possibility of John Moores selling a share of his ownership stake sent the media scurrying Thursday. ... A report by Channel 39 in San Diego prompted catch-up stories from the North County Times and the Associated Press ...

Tim Sullivan of the Union-Tribune opines, even though he calls the original report "unattributed, unsubstantiated and unconfirmed." ...

The team statement on the issue is posted at padres.com. ...

MLB.com reviews the offensive performances of Padres prospects in 2008. ...

1B Kyle Blanks was 2-for-5 with two runs as the Peoria Saguaros remained unbeaten in the Arizona Fall League with a 9-2 victory over the Mesa Solar Sox. ...

Former Padres CF Mark Kotsay is manning first base these days for the Red Sox. ...

Padres great Tony Gwynn picks the Rays to knock off the Red Sox. ...

A Ryan Klesko-founded charity that helps terminally ill children and their families will move its headquarters from San Diego to Hannibal, Mo.

FJ