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SD Source: Padres president keeps faith in a team, city that kept faith in him

Era of Stability

After years of changes both on an off the field, Garfinkel's plan is to bring the Padres into an era of stability.

"Fortunately, the new ownership group, in keeping key leadership in place — Josh Byrnes, Buddy (Black) and others — there is stability, there is consistency," he said.

The plan is to retain key players and Nick Hundley too.