Instead, he wanted to be a track-and-field star. Who was this mystery man? Why was Torres at a baseball field if he had no interest in baseball? A lot of these kind of details go unexplained and unexplored. We hear a little bit about his ADHD diagnosis, but neither Torres or Renel really dig into how it almost cost him his baseball career.
They briefly talk about his wife, Soannie, who sadly passed away from cancer in , but they quickly change the subject to his work as a broadcaster. Triste noticia. RIP Soannie. Andres Torres is a class act and was a great Giant. Deepest condolences to Andres Torres and his family. We love you.
SFGiants pic. Torres won the Willie Mac Award as the most inspirational Giant in and his play and passion and love for the game was infectious. Following the memorial, Torres exchanged hugs with and received condolences from everyone who approached him. Numerous members from various branches of the Giants organization attended the service, including Larry Baer, club president and chief executive officer; Brian Sabean, executive vice president of baseball operations; right-hander Matt Cain , the team's longest-tenured player; Ron Wotus, bench coach; Jon Miller and Duane Kuiper, broadcasters; Dave Groeschner and Anthony Reyes, athletic trainers; Mike Murphy, longtime clubhhouse manager; and Taira Uematsu, bullpen catcher.
Manager Bruce Bochy was participating in a charitable endeavor out of town. General manager Bobby Evans was absent due to a personal obligation, but his wife, Gwen, was in attendance. Also present was Alissa Sanchez, wife of former second baseman Freddy Sanchez. Torres endeared people to him during his Giants tenure , with his earnest attitude and sincere friendliness.
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