Latest On Mike Shildt's Resignation As Padres Manager

"Shildt expanded on his decision in an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee yesterday, and said that his mental stress with the job was compounded when he received some death threats late in the season. Acee also explored some of the internal criticisms leveled at Shildt by some Padres staffers, including the view that Shildt had a short temper and was too quickly heated over any questions about his decision-making or thought process. With Shildt giving the Padres players a wide berth to police their own clubhouse, Shildt was accused by some of micro-managing and being too harsh with his coaches and other team staff members."

"" I can accept I had a high standard and I held people to a high standard for the betterment of the players and organization," Shildt said. " That's my job. I am completely aware I challenged the staff....I acknowledge and won't apologize for having high standards. I own that. I had to have hard conversations with players and staff." " And of 80 people in a clubhouse, a high percentage of those, I was able to partner with and work toward a common goal. And clearly that was effective, as reflected by our record on the field."

A.J. Preller characterized Mike Shildt's resignation as probably more of a surprise than a shock and noted prior conversations about health issues. Shildt cited mental stress compounded by receiving death threats late in the season and had requested a week off after playoff elimination, which fueled speculation. Some Padres staffers criticized Shildt for a short temper, quick defensiveness about decisions, micromanaging despite player autonomy, and harshness toward coaches and staff. Shildt defended maintaining high standards, acknowledged challenging staff, and pointed to the team's on-field record as evidence of effectiveness.

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