If it's something you like, you might try to implement it. Specifically, the Padres have hitters who are willing to take pitches and pitchers who throw strikes. San Diego is first in the league in walks drawn and third in fewest walks allowed. The Padres also have come up with a first baseman in the mold of Oakland MVP Jason Giambi. Ryan Klesko, a perennial prospect in Atlanta, is one of the league's top hitters in his third season in San Diego.
Towers also deserves credit for some minor acquisitions that have produced major results.
Rickey Henderson was signed late in the spring and has an on-base percentage over .400. Former Devil Ray Bubba Trammell also is thriving after being acquired from the Mets for reliever Donnie Wall. Like he did at Tropicana Field, Trammell has become a fan favorite in San Diego. The difference is he is getting serious playing time and had 22 RBI in a 64 at-bat stretch. Randy Johnson threw 146 pitches against the Phillies.