While looking around on Baseball Prospectus the other day, I was delighted to see that Joe Sheehan and Paul DePodesta will be speaking and Q&A'ing with fans before the Padres v. Braves game on July 11th at PetCo Park.  The moment I found out about it I sent out a few emails, invited a few friends and snatched up some tickets.  For more info go here.

This all got me thinking, who would you most like to hear talk about baseball?  Last year I was able to hear Kevin Towers speak in front of a crowd of 100.  He was incredibly candid while talking about all aspects of the team.  As a Padres fan I ate it up.  This time with a baseball writer and front office member I feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds.