ISBN-13: 9781435711037 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 208 str.
The Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual offers unparalleled coverage of the San Diego Padres, including: * Foreword by Matt Vasgersian, television voice of the Padres * A recap of the Padres 2007 season, from the hiring of Bud Black as manager to the heartbreak of Game 163 at Coors Field * Graphical displays of key players statistical output from 2007 and other recent seasons to show trends, including comparisons with league norms by position * Detailed examination of the Padres farm system, including reports on more than 70 players and a list of Top 10 Prospects * First-hand account of a 12-day drive from San Diego to Cooperstown and back for Tony Gwynns Hall of Fame induction, including stops in several minor-league towns along the way for the ulitmate baseball geek road trip * Reference materials building on work done in the 2007 Annual, such as the best players in Padres history by position and a register of every trade Kevin Towers has made since becoming general manager in November 1995