The Padres have added former MLB reliever in a player development capacity, . The 39-year-old will work as an a sistant to both the coaching staff and baseball operations department in a role that sees him interact with the MLB team and minor league affiliates. Sanders notes that former big leaguers and each of whom have worked for the Padres for a few seasons are taking similar positions. Stammen had a 13-year playing career in the majors. Despite falling to the 12th round of the Manny Pina Jersey 2005 draft, he was a consistently effective reliever for the bulk of that run. Stammen pitched to a 3.91 ERA in parts of seven seasons with the Nationals before signing with San Diego. He played on a series of short-term contracts with the Friars, combining for a 3.36 ERA through 394 1/3 frames in a San Diego uniform. The Padres re-signed Stammen to a minor league contract last January. Unfortunately, his playing days came to an end in Spring Training. The right-hander sustained a torn capsule in his throwing shoulder during exhibition play. He acknowledged at the time that was likely to end his career and officially in August. Stammen sticks with the organization as he transitions to his post-playing endeavors. Jason Giambi Jersey