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Come hang with 619 Sports and the Tilted Kilt Girls this Tuesday night downtown!

Come hang with 619 Sports and the Tilted Kilt Girls this Tuesday night downtown!

Yes, believe it or not, it’s been a year.  619 Sports is entering its second year of existence, bigger and better than ever.  And we want to celebrate…with you!

If you’ve never been to one of our Tilted Kilt Tuesday Taco Tweetups, now’s your chance.  We’ll be at the Tilted Kilt downtown this Tuesday (2/9) from 6:30-8:30pm to celebrate our one year anniversary bringing you San Diego sports on the web.  We’ll have a hosted taco bar, $1 beer cards, an anniversary cake, and lots of prizes!

In addition, we’re expecting big turnouts from our partners at the San Diego Sockers, the Derby Dolls, and UCSD.  We’ll be celebrating the Derby Dolls’ debut of their new banked track in Del Mar, and rallying behind the Sockers as they get ready to battle Stockton on February 13th for the PASL-Pro Western Division championship.  Come out, meet players and get autographs!

How do you attend?  That’s easy!  Just click through the jump below.  There you will find our Anniversary Party invitation.  Print it out, produce it at the door on the night of the event, and you’re in!  We’ll be promoting heavily through our social media as well.  Invite your friends and let’s make a night of it at the 619 Sports 1st Anniversary Party!  We’ll see you on Tuesday night!

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Padres Promise Winning Strategy, But No 5-For-$5

by Jeff Creps on January 29, 2010

Padres brass gathers at a Petco Park town hall meeting (Photo by Steve Adler)

Padres brass gathers at a Petco Park town hall meeting (Photo by Steve Adler)

On a chilly Thursday night, the Padres opened up the gates of Petco Park to fans for an Open House and Town Hall style meeting. Although the number of guests was expected to be around 1,000, more than 3,00o fans showed up for free hot dogs, the opportunity to meet players and a chance to roam the grass in centerfield.

Much of the Padres brass was in attendance. Owner and CEO Jeff Moorad led the evening flanked by GM Jed Hoyer, COO Tom Garfinkel and manager Bud Black.

Their message for the night was consistent and confident: we are here to win.

“We know you are counting on us,” Moorad said from the first base line podium. “Let me reassure you, this ownership has a plan and a passion for winning.”

Even with the recent struggles of the Padres franchise the fans were clear that they expect a winner. When the forum was opened to fan questions the topics ranged from a potential All Star Game at Petco, to a possible trade involving Adrian Gonzalez.

Hoyer responded: “We will never do anything that doesn’t make the team better.” Continue Reading →

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Gonzalez Family Building Better Athletes

January 28, 2010
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The Gonzalez Sports Academy opened yesterday in Eastlake, a near 30,000 square foot facility featuring indoor batting cages, pitching mounds, volleyball courts, and much more. Adrian spoke to 619 Sports at the grand opening about what he, his brothers Edgar and David and his family are trying to accomplish with the new complex:

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Padres Splurge On Garland

January 26, 2010
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Did you think the Padres were going to spend over 5 million on a free agent pitcher? Neither did Chris or Craig. But was the money well spent on 30 year old veteran Jon Garland, or should that cash have gone to a big bat like Xavier Nady? Get the 619 Sports guys’ take in their latest podcast:

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Padres Impress With Modest Moves

January 23, 2010
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The 619 Sports guys talk about the small moves Jed Hoyer has made so far as Padres’ GM, and the potential positive impact of putting the Happy Hairstons in the lineup and moving Chase Headley to third base:

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A Neat Start For Jed

January 16, 2010
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Jed Hoyer’s first trade as Padres’ general manager is in the books, and Jeff Moorad should be pleased.
Kevin Kouzmanoff and Eric Sogard to the A’s for Scott Hairston and Aaron Cunningham is clean and simple.  No gunslinging here.  More like reorganizing the closet.  A couple little changes, add a shelf, voila!  A more balanced roster [...]

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Scott Hairston: Psyched To Be Back In San Diego

January 15, 2010
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Scott Hairston joined 619 Sports for an exclusive one-on-one interview as he drove to the airport, just hours after learning he was traded back to the Padres in exchange for Kevin Kouzmanoff:

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Before 2010, An SD Top 10 For 2009

December 31, 2009
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2009 was memorable in more ways than one, and in the world of San Diego sports, there were enough great/important moments to fill a pair of Top 10 lists. That’s what we’ve done, as the creators of 619Sports.Net, Craig Elsten and Chris Ello, have laid down their Top 10 San Diego sports moments from 2009.

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Holiday Bowl Pick’em Contest WINNERS

December 30, 2009
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The 619 Sports Holiday Bowl Pick’em Contest is over…find out who won the tickets to see Arizona play Nebraska!

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NEW Holiday Bowl Pick’em Contest from 619 Sports!

December 26, 2009
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Want to win a pair of tickets to the sold out Pacific Life Holiday Bowl on Wednesday night? Check out the 619 Sports Holiday Bowl Pick’em Contest! Click to find out how you can win!!

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