Bud Black back in Cooperstown

San Diego Padres manager Bud Black traveled to Cooperstown for the Hall of Fame Game three times as a player, so Black had some good advice for his team before Monday's game against the Cubs.
"My message to them was not to think about it as losing an off day or the travel time," said Black, whose team played in Cleveland on Sunday before traveling to Cooperstown on Sunday night. "You should enjoy the opportunity to be here."
Black also attended the induction of former Royals teammate George Brett in 1999 and said the loss of the Hall of Fame Game does nothing to diminish the value of the Hall of Fame.
"I don't know that one game can change what Cooperstown means to baseball," Black said. "It's just a great place to be."