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 […]
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Tucson Padres announce staff hirings
The Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) unveiled its staff lineup for the 2011 season, as GM Mike Feder is joined in the front office with some familiar names from MLB and MiLB teams. Jack Donovan is the Tucson Padres Senior Advisor and has been involved with professional sports for over thirty-eight years, both […]
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 […]
Padres make it official: Beavers to Tucson in 2011
It’s the worst-kept secret in Minor League Baseball, one we reported a few weeks ago: the San Diego Padres will place the Portland Beavers in Tucson Electric Park for 2011 and possibly beyond, according to a press release issued by the club. An ownership group, led by the Padres’ Jeff Moorad, are in the process […]