Time is running out for fans to vote for their favorite finalists for the 2013 MLB Fan Cave finalist. For what will likely be the final part of this series for me, I’d like to introduce you to Cindy Padilla. With your help and support, Cindy hopes to get a chance to represent the Oakland Athletics in the 2013 MLB Fan Cave, and get one step closer to her dreams of being a sports journalist.
Cindy smiling for the camera at A’s FanFest
Me: So tell me a bit about yourself. I know you’re a student, but where are you going, what are you studying and what do you hope to get into?
Cindy: I work as a pharmacy technician full time and I’m a part time student. I’m currently in Modesto Junior College and hoping to transfer to San Jose State for my major in Journalism. I’d like to be a sports reporter. I’m hoping to be a full-time student again soon, and plan on doing so once I save up enough money.
Me: Tell me about your love for the A’s and baseball in general? Was there a certain moment where you became an A’s fan, or have you been one your whole life?
Cindy: I did play while growing up and it helped with making friends. Not only that, but getting a chance to be part of a team felt great. I had an awesome hit once that helped to get at least one home run. Might have been two, but I don’t want to brag. So that was my big RBI moment. Part of my family is from Oakland, and they have been A’s fans as long as I can remember. Growing up, I never had a favorite team, I just liked baseball in general. So when I went to the Coliseum for my first live game, it just felt right being a fan. Green is one of my favorite colors and I’ve always loved the combination of green and gold together. I guess that’s a girl thing haha.
Me: I’ve read that you’re a huge Yoennis Céspedes fan. If you could create a video segment with him in the Fan Cave, what would it be?
Cindy: My video segment would be to dance with him, but he has to be wearing his uniform! Haha, maybe we could even dance while running the bases on the field.
Me: If you could have any baseball player get traded to the A’s, who would it be and why?
Cindy: I think it would be really cool if someone from the Modesto Nuts got traded to Oakland, that way we could get someone local on the team.
Me: What made you decide to apply for the Fan Cave?
Cindy: I found out about the MLB Fan Cave because my little brother knows Ashley Chavez (last year’s winner) through some of his friends. With baseball being my favorite sport and the fact I want to become a sports journalist, I applied. I figured, what the heck, I’ll give it a try. I didn’t think about it much afterward, but to my surprise, I was chosen as a finalist. I never thought I’d make it this far, but I still hope to go further.
Me: In your words, why should you be chosen for the 2013 MLB Fan Cave?
Cindy: If I’m chosen, I will do my best to give a chance for fans to not only be entertained by their favorite players, but also try to ask them questions they’d like to have answered. It’s important to remember the Fan Cave is all about the fans, and I promise to never forget that. Because at the end of the day, I’m a fan, too.
You can vote for Cindy as many times as you like at http://atmlb.com/11kEEjs, but remember that voting does end on February 13th. While you’re at it, don’t forget to follow her on Twitter @Airswayy
