Article: Riggleman Is Padres' Man

Just 39 years old, Jim Riggleman must command respect from that most unrespectful of creatures, the major league baseball player. Men many years older than the Padres' new manager have tried and failed. Witness Greg Riddoch, 47, the man whom Riggleman replaced at the helm of the Padres last week, who was run out of town according to some of his players.

But Riggleman, who played high school ball at Richard Montgomery in Rockville, not only commands his players' respect, but their devotion.

"He's a real professional that has respect for his players and respect for the game," said Jim Deshaies, a Padres veteran pitcher who played under Riggleman at Class AAA Las Vegas earlier this year. ...

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