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Eric
02-09-2006, 11:18 PM
MLB: PADRES: FriarFest 2006 set for this weekend
Over 30 Padres players, alumni and management will be present during the festivities
/noticias.info/ SAN DIEGO, CA - The San Diego Padres will host the inaugural "FriarFest 2006" at PETCO Park this Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12. More then 30 current and former Padres players and coaches, including Josh Barfield, Bruce Bochy, Mike Cameron, Jerry Coleman, Shawn Estes, Brian Giles, Adrian Gonzalez, Mark Grant, Khalil Greene, Clay Hensley, Glenn Hoffman, Tony Muser, Jesse Orosco, Chan Ho Park, Mike Piazza, Dave Roberts, Tye Waller, Chris Young and Eric Young, are scheduled to appear throughout the weekend. FriarFest 2006 hours are 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days with a special early entrance for Padres' season ticket holders.

Attractions over the weekend include live music, autograph sessions, the opportunity to throw off the visiting bullpen mound, run the bases and receive guided tours of the Padres' clubhouse. Additional highlights include photo opportunities in the home dugout, customized baseball cards and interactive baseball seminars.

Fans will also learn more about the World Baseball Classic, season ticket packages, Friar Wire email newsletters and have the opportunity to view the Padres' 2006 promotional items. In addition, the Padres will host their semi-annual Garage Sale benefiting The Padres Foundation for Children. Sale items will include game-used bats, jerseys and batting helmets, as well as banners and autographed baseballs.

FriarFest 2006 will be the first of its kind in San Diego. Admission is $5 for adults, while children under five are admitted free. Tickets will be sold at the Advance Ticket Windows at PETCO Park, and can also be purchased in advance at padres.com.

Fans can purchase single game tickets beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, at the Advance Ticket Windows at PETCO Park, over the Internet at padres.com, by phone at 1-877-FRIARTIX, at participating San Diego area PETCO locations and at the Padres Team Store in Tijuana. The Padres are also introducing seven special ticket "6-Packs," featuring an assortment of attractive divisional and interleague matchups available for purchase by fans beginning Saturday, February 11. Season tickets are available by calling (619) 795-5500, online at padres.com or by visiting the Padres Ticket Office at PETCO Park during regular business hours.

The following is a list of confirmed participants for this weekend: Josh Barfield, Kurt Bevacqua, Bruce Bochy, Dewon Brazelton, Mike Cameron, Chris Cannizarro, Jerry Coleman, Roger Craig, Juan Eichelberger, Shawn Estes, Rollie Fingers, Brian Giles, Ed Giovanola, Adrian Gonzalez, Mark Grant, Khalil Greene, Clay Hensley, Carlos Hernandez, Glenn Hoffman, Randy Jones, Gene Locklear, Mark Merila, Tony Muser, Jesse Orosco, Chan Ho Park, Broderick Perkins, Mike Piazza, Gene Richards, Randy Ready, Norm Sherry, Dave Roberts, Tye Waller, Kevin Ward, Chris Young, Eric Young.

Yamils
02-10-2006, 04:07 AM
Hello,

If anyone is going to the Padres FanFest, I'd be interested in jerseys used by Humberto Quintero and Donaldo Mendez. I'd pay a fee with help on finding me these jerseys.

Thanks,
Yamil
yamils@cantv.net

ahuff
02-10-2006, 07:55 AM
Is anyone going to FriarFest?