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Retro Night Review

Retro night is so fun.  I can't understand why they don't have theme nights more often.  I love the throw back '72 uniforms.  I swear the Padres should go back to wearing these full time, or at least have it an option for the pitcher.  Sports Writers love to talk about how these are the ugliest uniforms of all time, but I like to think of them more as "unique" and "sexy" or "sexyhot".


My batteries died (for my camera, I'm not a robot) about a half hour into the game so I couldn't take pictures of all of the players on the scoreboard.  I'm supposed to get copies of all of them though. The Padres Photoshoppers did a really good job on the Giles brothers and then got a little sloppy with some of the others.  They put Spicoli hair on Khalil but that joke is getting a little tired, they should have perved him out like they did to Eckstein and Ludwick.  That's a joke that never gets old.

You know what the other nice thing is about retro night?  The Pad Squad.  We ran into Pad Squad Vanessa who has since dyed her hair blonde to try and disguise herself and hide from the watchful eye of Gaslamp Ball, but it didn't work. Then we ran into Pad Squadders Kellie, Becci and Shannon who were all wearing Afros and doing their best Pad Squad Austin impersonation.

Before the game started there was this skate group that had the most diverse group of skaters. They were doing spins, flourishes, glides and kicks. It was very uncomfortable to watch because I wanted to laugh, but the skaters were taking it so seriously that I thought they might get upset if I did. I have a fear that if skaters get upset with me that they'll all make a skate circle and slowly start going faster and faster around me until they suck all the oxygen away and I suffocate. I can barely breathe just thinking about it.

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Forgot to take photos
of the Padres retro looks/locks.  Sad job with Adrian's hair.  Mike Cameron's 'fro was so big it didn't fit on the screen.  That big giant smile in person (we were behind Padres dugout) when Mike was at bat and he saw his 'fro on the screen was priceless.  Really fun game!  Saw Jake up close as he interviewed for the post-game show.  Justin Hampson came into the dugout late after the game and it seemed I was the only one calling his name to get his attention.  Does no one else know who he is or is it that relief pitchers get no love?  I really wanted to get my gogo boots autographed but that didn't happen :(  I wore it with my retro brown Padres dress!

The Disco Pimps concert after the game was a riot!      

by TyBo on May 12, 2007 10:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Adrian and Khalil
they pretty much just recycled those pictures from last year's retro game also.  

Here's a pick of the Disco Pimps from atop the grassy knoll in Park in the Park:

by jbox on May 12, 2007 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't get the Caucasian guys
with black 'fros look.  Someone explain....

by TyBo on May 12, 2007 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

This Week in Baseball featuring Padres
Just wanted to add that Friar John says This Week in Baseball today at noon on Fox will feature the Padres.  Cool!

by TyBo on May 12, 2007 10:52 AM PDT reply actions  

I'll do my best to get those photos
Marcus looked great.  I wonder if the players get any input.  I'm guessing they don't since Cameron seemed so surprised.

by jbox on May 12, 2007 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

thanks
I'm terrified of roller skaters now!

by Sooze on May 12, 2007 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

I know
You and me both, Sooze... you and me both!

by jbox on May 12, 2007 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

R Branyon
with a name like that, aren't you expecting some kinda lumberjack?  Although, dude did hit a TON last night.

So, what's the big scoop Jbox?

by thenerdhater on May 12, 2007 12:39 PM PDT reply actions  

The scoop was Phil Nevin
was retiring but apparently I didn't get the information in time and he announced it on the radio.  

by jbox on May 12, 2007 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn
I was hoping for something a little more salacious.

by thenerdhater on May 12, 2007 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's something about Phil's retirement...
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Baseball/MLB/2007/05/11/4173760-ap.html

He pretty much said the same thing on the radio pre-game show (and talked about the retirement party) and on TV during the game from the booth with Matt and Mark.

by TyBo on May 12, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

A-Gone
Looks like Johnny Damon in that pic

by thenerdhater on May 13, 2007 10:59 AM PDT reply actions  

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