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Series note: This is the third article in a series of check-ins with fans in the Padres community during the coronavirus suspension of the 2020 MLB season. Previous profiles have included @BobbyCressey and @FriarGal. This week we become more acquainted with Jeff of @PadresNoHitter. The guy behind the handle The fact that Jeff keeps watch over […]
This is a series looking at the past five seasons Opening Day rosters. Second base has been especially vexing for the Padres.
Series note: This is the second article in a series of check-ins with fans in the Padres community during the coronavirus suspension of the 2020 MLB season. Last week, I profiled Petco Park organist Bobby Cressey. This week, it’s my pleasure to share FriarGal‘s story. FriarGal On the #PadresTwitter timeline, FriarGal is one of those […]
AJ Preller took the helm of the Padres in late 2014, here are his opening day starters across five springs.
The guys check in with each other during the Covid-19 Crisis. They discuss when sports in America will return to normal, losing games from Fernando Tatis Jr’s breakout season, and the general uncertainties of their lives. Download the episode here: iTunes – Please rate and review! PodOmatic Google Play Follow us on Twitter: @thekeptfaith
The 2020 season was not supposed to go like this. We brought back the brown, exchanged managers, kept Wil Myers (because that’s what we do), and tinkered with the lineup. Spring Training was in full swing, and then it wasn’t. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, baseball was one of the many enjoyments of life to […]
2015-2016 Opening Day Starter: Derek Norris Norris was acquired from the Athletics during the 2014-2015 offseason where the Padres “won the offseason”. He was coming off a career year and an All Star appearance. Norris was brought in to replace Yasmani Grandal who was sent to LA in the Matt Kemp deal. In 2015 he […]
AJ Preller took the helm of the Padres in late 2014 while the club was coming off a less than inspiring season. Known for his scouting prowess and nearly ludicrous work ethic, Preller had been the force behind a strong Texas international signing program. The hope was that he would be able to turn a […]
Additions In an offseason of rumors of high profile acquisitions, the Padres doubled down on making a strength stronger. The Padres signed Drew Pomeranz to a four year 34 million dollar and lured Pierce Johnson back stateside with a two year deal with a team option. The team also retained the services of bullpen stalwart […]
Chances are good that you’re one of the more than 800,000 people who have seen the video that the Padres tweeted last month of Fernando Tatís Jr. giving a unique autograph at Spring Training in Peoria, Arizona. Meet Gina Grosso Gina is a 35-year old children’s speech pathologist with a boyfriend named Jesse and a […]