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Troops Inspired by Fellow Marine, Pitcher Cooper Brannan

A few weeks ago, I told you about Marine Cooper Brannan, who was trying to earn a spot as a pitcher in the Padres organization despite losing a finger in one of two tours of duty in Iraq. At last report, Brannan was planning to sign a deal as soon as he was discharged from the Marines in May. Not only has Brannan's story...

G.I. Joe: Cooper Brannan Trying to Be Padres Hero

U.S. Marine Cooper Brannan is trying to do the opposite of what former Arizona Cardinal DB Pat Tillman did. While the late Tillman walked away from a potentially lucrative NFL contract, Brannan is trying to earn a spot with the Padres as a pitcher following two tours of duty in Iraq, one of which resulted in the loss of...