Padres' Black to remain manager in 2015

Newly minted San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller is a month into the job and is more than pleased with what he sees in veteran manager Bud Black. 

"Like I said from the beginning, I viewed it as Buddy is our manager," Preller told MLB.com. "I had a chance to really enjoy the last month, to get to know him more on a day-to-day basis, getting to be around him and getting his thoughts on the team and his thoughts on baseball in general.

"I came from afar and had a very positive feel for Buddy. I think being up close, being with him day to day, probably strengthened that bond, honestly."

Black has been at the helm for the Padres over the last eight seasons, owning a 613-676 (.476) record and winning the NL Manager of the Year in 2010. Despite a new regime residing in the front office, it appears Preller's admiration for Black will result in the 57-year-old staying put next season. 

"Yes, I'm looking forward to that for sure," Preller said when asked about working with Black next season. 

Black, who enters the final year of his contract in 2015, spoke candidly about his time so far in Southern California. 

"I love managing here in San Diego," Black said. "This is where I've managed my entire managerial career. I think all of us managers never take lightly the responsibility that we have. I'm excited to continue to be a Padre."