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Cardboard Corner

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Benito Santiago, Baserunners' Scourge

Let's take a look back twenty years at a popular young Padres catcher who would eventually get popped for performance enhancing drugs. The more things change...

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Why Was Tony Gwynn Wearing Scott Sanders's Jersey?

Tony's 1993 Upper Deck SP card depicts him batting wearing pitcher Scott Sanders's jersey. What's that all about? Was it a practical joke or something much more sinister? Or maybe somewhere in between? Probably that last one, huh?

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This Is The Dumbest Thing Ever

Of all the idiotic things I have ever seen on a baseball card, this really takes the cheesecake.

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Pinpointing The Picture: When Did That Happen?

In honor of Khalil Greene's 33rd birthday, I determine the date and specific game situation depicted on his Upper Deck rookie card.

Aw, Man, Now I Have To Hate Heath Bell

He seems like a really nice guy and all but I've never rooted for an Arizona Diamondback and I'm not going to start now.

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Poll: Should I Open This Tony Gwynn Can Of Cards?

It has remained unopened since it left the factory in 1998. Is there a Padres card hidden inside? Should I damage the can and find out? It's your call!

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Oh Doctor! I Finally Got The Colonel's Padres Card

Jerry Coleman was featured on a handful of Topps cards as a Yankee during his playing days but only one from his tenure managing the Padres. I just scratched that card off of my want list.

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45 Years, 45 Cards: Happy Birthday, Trevor!

The greatest closer of all time celebrates his cake day today; Gaslamp Ball's Cardboard Corner takes a look back at 45 baseball cards from Trevor Hoffman's 16 year tenure with the San Diego Padres.

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Former Friar Turns 66

Four time World Series champion and 1972 W.S. MVP Gene Tenace spent four years with the Padres, from '77 through '80.

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Latos Comes Up Big In First MLB Relief Appearance

The former Padre took one for the team, pitching four innings out of the 'pen as part of Dusty Baker's successful patchwork following Johnny Cueto's first inning injury.

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