MLB LOCAL WATCH: GETTING BACK INTO THE SWING OF THINGS FICK LANDS WITH PADRES AFTER A TUMULTUOUS SEASON.(Sports) From: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) | Date: September 26, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Daily News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Jill Painter Staff Writer

It doesn't seem long ago that Robert Fick was an All-Star for the Detroit Tigers. It only feels that way now.

Two years ago, Fick batted .270 with 17 home runs for the Tigers and then had success with the Atlanta Braves, who won their 12th consecutive division title last year. He was the Braves' primary starter at first base against right-handed pitching and was tied for 10th in the National League with a .342 batting average...

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