Heath Bell played for the New York Mets for three years before being traded to the Padres after the 2006 Season.  It proved to be a fantastic opportunity for Bell, and eventually, some of the biggest shoes for a reliever to ever fill.

Bell worked his way up to become Trevor Hoffman's setup man.  Hoffman signed with the Brewers in 2009, and Bell was given the closer's role, and he rose to the occasion.  From 2009 to 2011, Bell was one of the top Relief Pitchers in Baseball, recording at least 42 Saves, and going to the All-Star Game in all of them.  He won versions of the Reliever of the Year in 2009 and 2010, with an eighth-place Cy Young in 2010.

Like Hoffman, Bell left San Diego for free agency, but he never had a good year again unlike Hoffman.  Bell finished 194 Games, saved 134, and had a 2.53 ERA for the Padres.

Joey Hamilton was a highly sought-after commodity in the 1991 Amateur Draft, and he was taken eighth in the draft by San Diego, a minor surprise as, according to Hamilton, they never showed any interest.

Hamilton first made the Padres in 1994, winning nine Games with a 2.98 ERA and finishing fifth in Rookie of the Year voting.  Notably, he was seventh in bWAR for Pitchers and again in 1995, despite his losing record (6-9).  Hamilton received a lot more run support and won 40 Games over the next three years, even though his ERA was now over four, and his WHIP inflated to over 1.300.  He was still a decent starter, and he aided them in winning the National League Pennant in 1998, though San Diego was dismantled by the Yankees.  

Hamilton was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays following the World Series, ending his Padres career.  He would have a 55-44 Record with a 3.83 ERA and 639 Strikeouts.

2022 feels a lot like 2021.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Ronnie Spector died today from cancer at the age of 78.

There were a lot of girl groups in the 60s, but none of them exuded the sexiness of Spector, the leader of the Ronettes.  Under the guidance of her eventual husband, Phil Spector, the Ronettes had a three-year run of hits, most notably with the 1963 smash, “Be My Baby”.  Ronnie married Phil in 1968, but the relationship became abusive, so much so, that Phil kept his wife as a virtual prisoner in their home.  They would divorce in 1974, and she enjoyed a revival of sorts on the classic rock circuit as a solo artist.  

The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to extend our condolences to the fans, family and friends of Ronnie Spector.

An All-Star with the Red Sox in 1987, Bruce Hurst signed with the Padres as a Free Agent after the 1988 season, bringing with him a decade of experience and a proven arm.

Hurst played for San Diego for a little over four years, and his output off of the mound was similar to what he gave Boston.  Hurst led the National League in Complete Games (10) in 1989, winning 15 against 11 Losses, with a career-best 2.69 ERA.  The southpaw continued to have good years, winning 40 Games from 1990 to 1992, and with the exception of '92, he kept his WHIP under 1.200.  

Shoulder problems and eventual surgery crippled his 1993 season, though he was traded during it.  Hurst only played another year but was never the same.  He might be best known for his work in Boston, but his 55-38 record with the Padres was a decent haul.