I’m a bit pressed for time today, so we’ll keep this one real short and sweet.

• No relief: Walker, Witasick go on DL (U-T). Also, the catching situation remains unsettled; Shane Victorino will make the club over Roberto Kelly as the team’s fifth outfielder.
• Padres pound Mariners, Condrey pitches effectively (U-T). The battle between Condrey and Mike Bynum for the final spot in the rotation is going down to the wire. Ramon Vazquez collects three more hits; he is really driving the ball this spring.
• Padres send Cordova packing (NC Times). It was a nice try, but the guy had nothing in the tank. Former Cardinal southpaw Mike Matthews is claimed off waivers to replace the ailing Walker in the ‘pen. Matthews is actually a pretty good pitcher; how did he end up on waivers? Shortstop Khalil Greene was assigned to Double-A Mobile and, in something of a surprise, Tagg Bozied was sent to Triple-A Portland. He’s made a lot of progress since last season ended, so hopefully the aggressive promotion will turn out well for him.
• Padres reshuffle pitchers (padres.com). Kevin Jarvis lands on the DL. More about Matthews and Condrey.

That’s all for now. Jake Peavy vs his old team at Elsinore Saturday night. Should be good. Talk to ya soon…