Despite talk about a move to Hi Corbett Field to make way for MLS training camp, the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will play at Kino Stadium for the 2012 season. “We are pleased to have this deal completed before the season ended,” said Tucson Padres Vice President and General Manager Mike Feder. […]
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Tucson revoking Toros lease for Hi Corbett; Wildcats, T-Padres to follow?
Tucson is in the midst of revoking the Hi Corbett Field lease from the Tucson Toros (independent; North American League), as the city and Pima County look at big changes at where baseball teams play. The Toros played two seasons in the North American League before going on hiatus when the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; […]
Escondido mayor: Time to scrap new-ballpark plan
With uncertainty surrounding the future of California’s economic-development system, Escondido Mayor Sam Abed says it’s time to think less about a new California ballpark for the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and instead to focus more on using the ballpark site for a technology park. Currently the city is working on preparing 15 […]
Moorad: Leaving Padres in Tucson a possibility
San Diego Padres owner Jeff Moorad says there’s a good chances the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will end up staying in Tucson if a new ballpark in Escondido doesn’t happen — a proposition that still looks pretty iffy. In town for the T-Pods season opener, Moorad admitted there were numerous hurdles facing […]
T-Padres’ new mascot makes first appearance
The Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) officially unveiled their new mascot, nameless pending the result of a name-the-Friar contest, at a San Diego Padres spring training game in Kino Stadium. Not surprisingly, the new T-Pods mascot is similar to the Swinging Friar mascot of parent team San Diego. So close that he’s being […]
T-Padres go old school with uniforms
The Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are going retro with team uniforms and caps, adopting a old San Diego Padres script for the unis and a swinging friar for the cap. Here’s a rundown of the new uniforms and caps: Home Uniform: White jerseys and pants, with “Padres” written across the front in […]
Tucson Padres logo unveiled
The Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled a logo today, combining a desert atmosphere with the old-time logo of parent team San Diego Padres. The design comes from San Diego Padres Creative Services Department and incorporates the old-style Padres lettering from 1978-1984 with the current Padres colors. The logo has a Tucson feel […]
Moorad closes on Beavers sale, Tucson lease
Yesterday was a big day for Jeff Moorad and his purchase of the Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): He closed on a purchase of the franchise and a lease for Tucson’s KinKo Stadium was finalized, clearing the way for the 2011 season. The new team, the Tucson Padres, will play at the former […]
New for 2011: Tucson Padres
Things certainly are being thrown together in Tucson for the 2011 season, as the former Portland Beavers will be playing as the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) at Kino Stadium after negotiations to place the team in Hi Corbett Field fell through. The name selection was made without the selection of the promised […]