Gwynn Says He Wants to Update His Contract With Drug-Test Clause

In a span of 20 minutes, while pulling off his uniform Saturday, Padre outfielder Tony Gwynn had this to say:

- He thinks major league players should be given one chance and one chance only with drugs. If they’re caught, that’s it. No more games.

“Something has got to be done similar to the NBA (which bans a player on the third offense),” he said. “But I say one time, and you’re gone. Because it’s against the law. If you’re caught with cocaine, they make you go to jail or give a stiff fine. And, in our business, because we are who we are, we’re supposed to be setting an example. We have a big responsibility. And if you can’t deal with that, you’re setting a bad example for yourself and a lot of other people.”

- He has told team president Ballard Smith he’d like to update his contract with a drug clause.

“I told Ballard if he could come up with something (for his contract), I’ll sign it.

“I’m willing to show people I’m clean. I’m sick and tired of answering questions, sick and tired of commenting on it. So I’m taking my three tests a year or four or five. I’m clean. If you can’t play this game because it’s fun and because you enjoy it, then maybe you shouldn’t be in it.

“I just want to take my test. I have nothing to hide, so I don’t care.”

- He is for mandatory testing.

“Voluntary tests? Think they work? You think the guys who are doing (drugs) will (volunteer to) take the test? But if they have to (test), there won’t be bad rumors . . . I don’t think it is right for us to take mandatory testing, but with all that is going on, that’s what’s going to happen. You can bet something will be done with mandatory testing.”

- He is through talking about drugs.

“I’m tired of the accusations, the jokes,” he said. “Anything else? Because this is last time I’ll say anything on the subject.”

Padre reaction to Peter Ueberroth’s decision on drugs:

Infielder Jerry Royster: “What was it? Ten percent of their salaries donated to drug facilities? Drug testing the rest of their careers? And 100 hours of community service the next two years? I don’t know if it’s right, but I’m glad it isn’t me.”

First baseman Steve Garvey: “It’s just another step in providing guidelines for those who abuse drugs.”

Catcher and player representative Terry Kennedy: “If these guys were busted for possession, they wouldn’t have gotten harder sentences in a civil court. But really, I have no comment.”

There had been conflicting reports on whether Smith actually proposed a voluntary testing program during a team meeting Friday. He did not. He simply passed out a copy of the Baltimore Orioles’ voluntary system and told players “take a look at it and maybe you can come up with something.”

Said Royster: “He said: ‘Here’s something to think about. This one might not be right for you, but think about it.’ ”

Second baseman Tim Flannery signed a contract extension Saturday that makes him a Padre through 1988. His option year will be in 1989. Salary figures were not disclosed.

The Padres play their first intrasquad scrimmage today against some of their minor leaguers. The batting order follows: Flannery (2B), Gwynn (RF), Garvey (1B), Kennedy (C), Kevin McReynolds (CF), Graig Nettles (3B), Carmelo Martinez (LF), Garry Templeton (SS) and Kurt Bevacqua (DH).

The pitchers will be Jimmy Jones, Candy Sierra, Ed Vosberg, Brian Snyder and Bob Patterson.