San Diego Padres Feb 2, 2009 5:51:36 GMT -5 Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by San Diego Padres GM on Feb 2, 2009 5:51:36 GMT -5 Padres give the following players their unconditional release, buying out contracts as necessary:* SS Nicholson, Kevin* RP Almanzar, Carlos* RP Maurer, DaveThanks,-Pads