I've Obtained the Team Member Handbook

by 'Eaters on Aug 27, 2010 7:06 PM PDT

By pure happenstance, I recently acquired a copy of the San Diego Padres 2010 Team Member Handbook, which is apparently supplied to team members before each year. The smallish, wire bound handbook should be read and reviewed by all team members as a reference to, you know, figure out how they should do their job or something.

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Most of the information inside is pretty obvious or uninteresting stuff. But here are some highlights:

"Beach balls or other inflatable items confiscated during events should not be punctured or deflated in the view of guests… Confiscated items are donated to the San Diego City Schools Physical Education Program for students with disabilities." Nice touch.

"At no time should a foul ball or home run ball be thrown back onto the playing field." Take that, visiting Cubs fans.

"Guests with disabilities have the opportunity to be close to their favorite Major Leaguers through a special access program. Individuals wishing to make a reservation should contact Services for Guests with Disabilities at (619) 795-5181." This has to do with batting practice. Another nice touch. Padres are definitely not evil.

"The audio and video graphics celebrating Padres players' home runs at PETCO Park have a distinct military and nautical flavor. The sound of a ship's horn is the actual recording of the Navy's USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76), a nuclear aircraft carrier, home ported in San Diego." Did not know that.

"Please note that the Press Box is reserved for working members of the media and front office only. Loitering, cheerleading, clapping or "rooting" for either team is not permitted." Did know the familiar adage, but it's interesting to see it in writing.

"Personalized birthday and other celebratory messages, Scoreboard Surprises, can be displayed on the right field out-of-town scoreboard at PETCO Park for a $50.00 donation to the Padres foundation." Dang, that's actually cheaper than I thought it would be. Granted, it provides little value.

"Rings are limited to one per hand." Burn.

"Necklaces may not be visible at any point." Double Burn

"Teeth must be clean and brushed; breath must be fresh." And triple burn.

This FanPost was written by a member of the Gaslamp Ball community and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Gaslamp Ball managers or SB Nation.

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Very nice dude.

Classy stuff all around. Teeth must be clean and brushed(at least before Miggy Tejada decides to put himself a big ol dip of Copenhagen ! Hah.)

Moment of clarity

by 420Phenom on Aug 27, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

fresh breath requirement?

that’s ticky-tac

by LJbumfool on Aug 28, 2010 9:29 AM PDT reply actions

or is it Tic-Tac

by Nater Tater on Aug 28, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

"Rooting" is illegal.

So, there’s no homerism allowed in the press box?

Then again, ask an Australian how he or she feels about “rooting” in public places. You’ll be surprised.

by I8EtoDunbar on Aug 28, 2010 10:39 AM PDT reply actions

Yep

No rooting in the pressbox. Press members are pulling for the team they cover, and you do see the occasional display of emotion, but there’s no outright “rooting” or cheering up there.

by abara on Aug 28, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions

We went down onto the field for batting practise last season with Mom in Law

She’s in a wheelchair. Pretty cool, got to see the Freak close up, back when he was good. Bruce Bochy signed a BP baseball for her, which was nice.

Everyone at the park is super good with MiL, it’s really nice – from the elevator guys to the ushers to Jan (who seems to pretty much run the lower floor). It’s really cool and they make a fuss of her, so she loves going.

They seem to have a good bunch there.

by EnglishChris on Aug 28, 2010 11:52 AM PDT reply actions