Around the Mission: 4/4 Padres Links

Tony Gwynn fighting cancer with all he's got | padres.com: News
"I miss it every day," Gwynn said. In this article Gwynn talks about his love of chewing tobacco, his fear of tight spaces, his failed lap band surgery and his upcoming test results.

SAN DIEGO PADRES ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH FILIPPI’S PIZZA GROTTO - Mission Times Courier
I think I like Filippi's Pizza, but I don't think I've been there in about 8 years.  I'd be happy if I could get 2 slices for under $8 bucks.  “Filippi’s Pizza is an authentic San Diego brand, beloved among San Diegans, and the Padres are excited to welcome them into our family of valued corporate partners,” said Garfinkel. “We are committed to ensuring our fans have a terrific experience at PETCO Park, and that includes providing them with great tasting food.”

San Diego Sports | The 1984 San Diego Padres
Apparently the 1984 Padres were cursed.  “This team was lucky just to make it to the big dance. It was a both a blessing and a curse."

Introducing the Kino Bambino! | Tucson Padres News
I tried to like the name of the AAA mascot, but I'm not sure I can.  The Kino Bambinois named after Father Eusebio Kino, the man who established 24 missions in the southwestern United States in the late 1600's.  Dex and I were saying that they should name him the "Looking Friar" as opposed to the "Swinging Friar" and just have him standing there with his bat on his shoulder.  I guess Kino is better.

Karla Peterson: Pedestrian bridge is worth the walk - SignOnSanDiego.com
The bridge is ready for Opening Day and there's already graffiti on it.  

Padres Will Survive Without Adrian Gonzalez - Poway, CA Patch
"To say the Padres will be better without one of the best first baseman in baseball is irresponsible, but it is also easy and lazy to say they have no chance without him."