Padres President Garfinkel is trying to get Ron Burgundy to throw out the first pitch of the season

by jbox on Jan 28, 2010 9:44 AM PST

XX Sports Radio: Tom Garfinkel Interview (MP3) with Scott and BR

Garfinkel has lost some weight, he sure looks great. He's eating less.
Signing Garland was a great move. They made offers to other players that wanted more money. Garland knows how to win.
Garfinkel sat next Chris Young at dinner. Young says this is the best team he's ever played on.
The division is up in the air this year. It's going to come down to who can stay healthy.
Garfinkel would be proud if his 3 boys grow up to be like the young players on the Padres team. "They are the type of guys you want to have over to your house."
Eckstein is a gamer and knows how to win. Cabrera has a great work ethic. He made the media wait after he hit a grand slam so that he could work out after the game.
Garfinkel sat with Ricky Henderson at a game and Henderson called every pitch.
Clayton Richard is the only guy on the team that uses the heaviest bar bells in the gym. He was also a back up quarterback at Michigan.

The Padres have focused their marketing on low cost high impact things. The fans wanted bobble heads. Season ticket holders got a separate entrance for BP. Parking and beer pricing has dropped. He doesn't have the beer prices yet. Mom's want more healthy food for kids. They have a PB&J, Milk and fruit for kids.

A caller thinks Enberg is too old. Garfinkel says this is the first complaint he's heard about Enberg. "We're thrilled to have him."

Garfinkel says Mark Grant wants Blazing Saddles references to Headley on the scoreboard. Garfinkel says they can make it happen.

The Padres are proud to sponsor the military appreciation pavilion at the 14th hole at the golf tournament.

Moving the game times allows families to attend, young singles to go out after game (the park at the park will remain open and have more tailgating. It's easier to ditch out of work a little later.

They'll be announcing the winning throwback uniform at FanFest.

There's a possibility that Jed Hoyer will make another move or two before the season starts.

Garfinkel tells the story of Adrian Gonzalez meeting a child and the child's reaction. "You would have thought Jesus Christ himself had just stepped behind him and put his hand on his shoulder."

They've heard complaints from fans about the loud PA system. They've been testing it this off season.

Moorad and Garfinkel are both big Chargers fans and they support a new stadium.

Garfinkel is trying to get Ron Burgundy to throw out the first pitch of the season.

Garfinkel invites old man and his wife to opening day.

5000 people have RSVP'd for tonight's event.

Poll

Who would you rather have throw out the first pitch on Opening Day?

Ron Burgundy

149 votes

Phillip Rivers

113 votes

262 votes | Poll has closed

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They guys that "know how to win"

Only know because they were on teams filled with good players and a decent payroll.

Don't hate the game, hate the nerds!

by thenerdhater on Jan 28, 2010 9:46 AM PST reply actions

I voted for Burgundy

you can see Rivers anytime you want, go to a Chargers game.

by jbox on Jan 28, 2010 9:58 AM PST reply actions

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by Axion on Jan 28, 2010 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs

Burgundy for sure.

This is a terrible thing for the Padres. - Jerry Coleman

by Padres_Hobo on Jan 28, 2010 10:05 AM PST reply actions

Ron Burgundy is an imaginary person. That's kind of a problem with this plan.

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by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jan 28, 2010 10:22 AM PST reply actions

He will go well, with the imaginary World Series trophy.

by field39 on Jan 28, 2010 10:25 AM PST up reply actions

and he called San Diego a whales vagina!

definitely not somebody i want throwing out the first pitch

Big kid tested, mother fffffuuuu approved

by CurbEnthusiasm on Jan 28, 2010 10:26 AM PST up reply actions

He said it lovingly

by jbox on Jan 28, 2010 10:31 AM PST up reply actions

You really have no imagination

by jbox on Jan 28, 2010 10:31 AM PST up reply actions

Indeed.

You must have a lot of imagination to find Will Ferrel funny.

by Sam (sdsuaztec4) on Jan 28, 2010 10:32 AM PST up reply actions

I wish you could flag stuff on "general principle".

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by TheThinGwynn on Jan 28, 2010 11:26 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Keep in mind

Curt Schilling.

by Dex on Jan 30, 2010 8:45 AM PST up reply actions

wait.

You don’t think Will Ferrell is funny?

“Honey, do you think KFC is still open?”

552

by wrveres on Jan 28, 2010 2:04 PM PST up reply actions

Wait who is old man?

NEIL YOUNG?!?!

Big kid tested, mother fffffuuuu approved

by CurbEnthusiasm on Jan 28, 2010 10:32 AM PST reply actions

LOL

remember when he said “stay classy”?

If I remember the Broncos....they were one of the luckiest teams we ever played against - Kellen Winslow

by soulSD on Jan 28, 2010 1:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Maybe

Garfinkel can get us Ricky Bobby

Is very bad to steal Jobu's rum. Is VERY bad.

by clydeoverslept on Jan 28, 2010 1:42 PM PST reply actions

I'd rather have William Miller throw out the first pitch if we're doing fictional San Diegans

by 'Eaters on Jan 28, 2010 2:18 PM PST reply actions

I want Wes Mantooth.

He should also throw out the first pitch.

by jbox on Jan 28, 2010 2:21 PM PST up reply actions

We're doing fictional San Diegans?

I call Maverick!

by theodore donald kerabatsos on Jan 28, 2010 2:33 PM PST up reply actions

You are so gay, Donny.

by Drama on Jan 28, 2010 2:53 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

hahaha

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by SDPads_1 on Jan 28, 2010 4:04 PM PST up reply actions

It's gotta be Miles

Big kid tested, mother fffffuuuu approved

by CurbEnthusiasm on Jan 28, 2010 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

I want to do a crossword puzzle on the 5 near the airport.

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by Axion on Jan 28, 2010 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

How about these guys?

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

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by Wonko on Jan 28, 2010 11:09 PM PST up reply actions

Forget this ever happened.

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by Axion on Jan 28, 2010 11:14 PM PST up reply actions

I did

until now :(

Big kid tested, mother fffffuuuu approved

by CurbEnthusiasm on Jan 29, 2010 10:36 AM PST up reply actions

Best. TV. Show. Ever.

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

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by Wonko on Jan 30, 2010 8:49 PM PST up reply actions

That's what I picture Jbox and Dex looking like.

by Mad_Villain on Jan 29, 2010 11:43 PM PST up reply actions

I'm sorry Jbox and Dex, and everyone on GLB

If Ricky Gervais jumped off a bridge, I wouldn’t jump off a bridge. Therefore, I don’t need to quote his movies.

by Mad_Villain on Jan 28, 2010 3:42 PM PST reply actions

It wasn't that popular of a movie though

Regardless of its Tina Feyness.

by Dex on Jan 30, 2010 9:13 AM PST up reply actions

So you've seen the movie though?

It’s pretty good, huh?

I hate you,

by Mad_Villain on Jan 30, 2010 4:21 PM PST up reply actions

Why can't I vote for Kaeding?

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

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by Wonko on Jan 28, 2010 11:08 PM PST reply actions

It might hit someone in the crowd.

by Mad_Villain on Jan 28, 2010 11:36 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs

Why do you think I want to vote for him?

I’m very interested in the chaos it would cause, obviously.

I'm the first person to admit that I'm wrong about a lot of things, but I'm going to be the last person to admit I'm wrong about what we're currently talking about.

Bolts from the Blue - General Manager: It is what it isn't

by Wonko on Jan 30, 2010 8:48 PM PST up reply actions

Aid

Garfinkel tells the story of Adrian Gonzalez meeting a child and the child’s reaction. “You would have thought Jesus Christ himself had just stepped behind him and put his hand on his shoulder.”

If you’re comparing the guy to Jesus Christ I would hope he’d be worth stretching the budget a bit to sign him long-term. No?

by Drama on Jan 29, 2010 12:13 PM PST reply actions 1 recs