Tucson padres: After 36 years in pro ball, Kennedy is at a crossroads

Former Tucson Padres manager Terry Kennedy says he'd like to move into scouting or front-office work.

Tucson padres: After 36 years in pro ball, Kennedy is at a crossroads

When Terry Kennedy wrapped up the 2012 baseball season, it marked his 36th year in a row of being on the field as a professional.

New corps takes over in bullpen for Padres

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New corps takes over in bullpen for Padres

Last month in a win over Reno, Tucson Padres manager Terry Kennedy got four scoreless innings from relievers Brad Boxberger, Miles Mikolas and Cory Burns. Ω

PCL schedule requires mental toughness

Tucson Padres manager Terry Kennedy carried a large white plastic bag with "laundry" written on it, out of his office at Kino Stadium, into the laundry room.

¡Tus Padres!

Tacoma 8, Tucson 7

Despite last place, 2nd half is compelling

Terry Kennedy enjoyed his four-day All-Star break by unwinding at his Chandler home and avoiding baseball as much as possible.

Tucson Padres: Last-place team improving drastically

Tucson starter Bear Bay allowed four runs in six innings Tuesday night and kept the Padres within striking distance.

Tucson Padres: Last-place team improving drastically

The Tucson Padres have turned things around in a hurry.

¡Tus Padres!

Salt Lake 8, Padres 3

!Tus Padres!

• Highlight: Tucson first baseman Matt Clark launched a three-run home run to right-center with two outs in the fifth, tying the game at 4. Clark's blast came after third baseman Jedd Gyorko's popup landed in shallow right-center, out of the reach of Colorado Springs' second baseman, center …

Tucson Padres: Padres' offense coming alive behind consistent Contreras

Tucson's middle-of-the-road offense and inconsistent starting pitching have the Padres firmly planted in last place in the PCL Southern Division and 18 games behind third-place Las Vegas entering Wednesday.

Kennedy's late dad lives on in his son

Padres manager Terry Kennedy on his father and fellow ex-major-leaguer, Bob: "Whatever I did, he just wanted me to do it the best I could."

Kennedy's late dad lives on in his son

Terry Kennedy, congratulating Anthony Contreras on a homer, stayed in contact with his father throughout his playing career, often calling him to say he'd passed Bob in some category. Bob's reaction, always, was happiness for his son.

Kennedy's late dad lives on in his son

Bob Kennedy takes a practice swing on a baseball card from 1956, near the end of his 16 seasons in the major leagues. Although baseball supplied his livelihood, his wife and his kids were his life.

Kennedy's late dad lives on in his son

Before every Tucson Padres home game, manager Terry Kennedy sits at his desk and studies the large white board in his office, which lists all of his players and their positions.

Quentin adds big power, big meal

Carlos Quentin's Tucson Padres debut had his manager salivating.

On his 12th pro stop, Mexico native Zazueta keeps chugging along

Infielder Amadeo Zazueta is making his 12th professional stop this season in Tucson, and there couldn't be a more fitting place to continue his wild ride.

Tucson Padres pregame notes and lineups

Mike Trout is back in Salt Lake's lineup... and other pregame notes from Kino Stadium.

Tucson Padres: Poor defense in 1st dooms Padres

Two Tucson errors helped Colorado Springs jump out to a 5-0 first-inning lead, and the Sky Sox went on to beat the visiting Padres 8-1 on Monday night.