2013 | Bob Scanlan |

Padres officially announce signing of Benoit

On 29 Dec 2013, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, No comments

The Padres officially announced yesterday that they have signed RHP Joaquin Benoit to a two-year deal through 2015 with a vesting option for 2016. It is being reported that the option will vest at $8M if he finishes

November 19, 1863: One of the shortest, yet most eloquent speeches ever given.

On 19 Nov 2013, In Random Thoughts, by Bob Scanlan, 1 Comment

Given on this day in 1863 one of the shortest, yet most eloquent and powerful speeches ever delivered.

Hey Scan email question about Mark Grant:

On 08 Aug 2013, In Baseball, Popular HeyScan! Questions, by Bob Scanlan, 1 Comment

Scan, I hope you can answer this question cuz alot of us want to know, what happen to Mark Grant??????? We miss him he was awesome, did he get fired? I hope not but none of

Hey Scan email question about Pads bullpen:

On 08 Aug 2013, In Baseball, Popular HeyScan! Questions, by Bob Scanlan, No comments

Hey Bob – I appreciate your contribution to Padres baseball, keep up the good work! My baseball friend Pat and I feel that the Padres bullpen is one of their major weaknesses this year. They may

Hey-Scan question about Cardinals new uniforms:

On 16 Jun 2013, In Baseball, Popular HeyScan! Questions, by Bob Scanlan, No comments

“Hey Scan. Huge Padres fan here. I was wondering if you had any idea why the Cardinals have their city name (St. Louis) on their home uniforms, and their team name (Cardinals) on their road unis?

Hey-Scan Trivia Challenge 6/9:

On 09 Jun 2013, In Hey-Scan Trivia, by Bob Scanlan, 2 Comments

Since 2010 there has been one organization that has suffered more “walk off ” losses than any other. Which team is it, and how many times have they walked off the field with their gloves on

Padres Postgame Recap 6/4:

On 05 Jun 2013, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 11 Comments

The Padres lost tonight to the Dodgers 9-7 in what was one of the most difficult to watch losses of the year.

Padres Postgame Summary 6/2:

On 03 Jun 2013, In Baseball, by Bob Scanlan, 7 Comments

The Padres snatched defeat from the jaws of victory tonight, as they frittered away an early 4-1 lead, and dropped the final game of the series to the Blue Jays 7-4 in 11 innings.

Hey-Scan Trivia Challenge 5/25:

On 25 May 2013, In Hey-Scan Trivia, by Bob Scanlan, 7 Comments

There has only been one Padres player to play all 162 games at the same position in a season. Who was it? Answer to today’s question will be given along with our next challenge. Answer to