Tag Archives: Padres

Tony Gwynn Converse…

Posted on June 27, 2014 by bp

That’s some serious love for Tony Gwynn…. Chuck Taylor-style. -bp [these shoes belong to Casey, who sent this photo me]

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Tim Lincecum, the Newest Owner of the San Diego Padres

Posted on June 26, 2014 by bp

  Tell ya what, yesterday morning, when I read Jonah Keri’s Grantland piece about how pathetic the Padres have been as an organization, I actually believed him when he suggested… “Hey, can’t get any worse, right?” A few hours later, … Continue reading →

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The Tony Gwynn Experience

Posted on June 25, 2014 by bp

[editor’s note: This is an entry from a friend of mine, Dallas McLaughlin. In addition to writing, he does stand-up comedy, and other neat things. Like many of you, he’s got a powerful Tony Gwynn story to tell. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Alex Torres’ Giant Lid Landed Me on The Today Show

Posted on June 23, 2014 by bp

  Is Alex Torres the first to wear the protective lid in a game? #Padres cc: @PhilHecken pic.twitter.com/RijOVVSJJ5 (grab via @VocalMinoritySD) — Brady Phelps (@LobShots) June 22, 2014 So Alex Torres became the first ever player to rock this new … Continue reading →

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The Josh Byrnes Era is Over…

Posted on June 23, 2014 by bp

The Padres fired their GM Josh Byrnes yesterday. The Padres are terrible. Something had to change. Byrnes took the fall. The U-T has a good write up on how/why it went down with quotes and all that fun stuff. Buddy … Continue reading →

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Another Tony Gwynn Tribute…

Posted on June 20, 2014 by bp

It’s okay, honey. I… I was just talking to the cornfield… -bp [image via @nick_pants]

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Thank You, San Diego County

Posted on June 20, 2014 by bp

@LobShots The Tony Gwynn jersey went back up on the County building this afternoon. http://t.co/lhX8px3B1O pic.twitter.com/JPwiCcWLhM — SanDiegoCounty (@SanDiegoCounty) June 19, 2014 Not saying that San Diego County put this back up because I asked them to, but it’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Massive Tony Gwynn Jersey To Hang High Once More…

Posted on June 19, 2014 by bp

Remember the 4-story-tall Gwynn jersey that was downtown for the ‘07 HOF induction? They’re pulling it out of storage pic.twitter.com/Mu8OlqpQa8 — Brady Phelps (@LobShots) June 19, 2014

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The Sad Friar

Posted on June 18, 2014 by bp

Incredible artwork from my friend Ernie Martinez over XtraSports1360. RIP, Tony Gwynn. -bp

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Even the NBA is Recognizing Tony Gwynn

Posted on June 17, 2014 by bp

We remember @MLB Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, who was selected in 1981 @NBADraft after starring with @GoAztecs. #MrPadre pic.twitter.com/H0tuf8xmJI — NBA (@NBA) June 17, 2014

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