August 25, 2013 by Wayne McBrayer We first got an opportunity to meet Brad Brach at the San Diego Padres Foundation & Awards dinner in February where both he and Brad Boxberger were seated at our table. It was fun to catch…
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Getting to Know Padres Pitcher Brad Brach
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Posted in Padres Players, Tucson Padres
On The Farm with Gregorio Petit at Tucson Padres
August 24, 2013 by Wayne McBrayer with photos by Rebecca Herman ON THE FARM IN TUCSON, ARIZONA ~~WITH GREGORIO PETIT, JUNE 7-9, 2013~~ Baseball is a game of endurance. You start playing when you’re young with the hope that someday you’ll wear…
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Posted in On the Farm, Tucson Padres
Posted in On the Farm, Tucson Padres
Memory Lane – Hoffman’s Retirement Ceremony
August 21, 2013 by Rebecca Herman This morning I got the text from the San Diego Padres about this day in Padres history … August 11, 2011 … Trevor Hoffman‘s Retirement Ceremony. Wow – what memories came flooding back about that…
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Posted in At the Ballpark
Posted in At the Ballpark
Tucson Padres – The Last Stand
August 20, 2013 by Rebecca Herman It is bittersweet to promote this homestand for the Tucson Padres. The “sweet” is that the management team – led by VP & GM Mike Feder – and staff have some fantastic events planned for all the…
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Posted in Tucson Padres
Getting to know Cody Decker – Tucson Padres
August 16, 2013 by Wayne McBrayer with photos by Rebecca Herman ON THE FARM IN TUCSON, ARIZONA ~~WITH CODY DECKER, JUNE 7-9, 2013~~ Baseball has had its share of colorful players over the years. Guys like Dizzy Dean, Bill Lee and Yogi…
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Posted in On the Farm, Tucson Padres
Posted in On the Farm, Tucson Padres
SABR – Memorable Padres Moments in Review
August 13, 2013 by Wayne McBrayer & Rebecca Herman We received our SABR Member Newsletter and were very excited to hear what the August 9, 2013 meeting would feature: Radio Re-Creations with Bob Chandler! We knew we would be there. The names listed…
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Posted in At the Ballpark
Posted in At the Ballpark
Padres Host Yankees – Day 1 Recap
August 3, 2013 by Rebecca Herman We knew it was a sell-out and would be a crazy night in the Gaslamp – and that was certainly true. As usual, we entered early as season ticket holders. Thirty minutes later, the gates…
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Posted in At the Ballpark
Posted in At the Ballpark
Padres July Transactions
August 1, 2013 by Rebecca Herman July Summary 13 internal transactions (to/from Tucson) 9 transactions related to the DL 7 free agent signings (MiLB pitchers) 3 draft signings 1 designated for assignment and claimed off waivers 1 paternity list –…
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Posted in Just the Facts, Transactions
Posted in Just the Facts, Transactions
Petco Park’s – Bub’s at the Ballpark
07/30/13 / Padres360.com / @Padres360 by Rebecca Herman & Wayne McBrayer at Petco Park We have been working (eating) our way through Petco Park all year! Although we have our tried & true favorites, for research purposes (someone has to do it!)…
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Posted in Ballpark Fare
Posted in Ballpark Fare
Padres Free Agency Activity
July 29, 2013 by Rebecca Herman While it may seem that the Padres have been relatively “quiet” during the July Free Agency frenzy, they have been acquiring (and re-signing) pitchers left and right … seven thus far … increasing depth…
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Posted in Arizona Fall League, Eugene Emeralds, Just the Facts, Lake Elsinore Storm, San Antonio Missions, Transactions, Tucson Padres