The new guy

Tidbits on pitcher Cory Luebke:

* If the Padres reach the playoffs, he could pitch for them. He can replace anyone who's on the disabled list at the time the Padres submit their roster for each series.

* I enjoyed watching Luebke at the Cal League All-Star Game last year. Like the Tattoed One, he is a tall pitcher who throws at a sharp downward angle. He throws a little harder than Wade LeBlanc but doesn't have as good of a changeup.