It was a "hands on" project.
The wives put together baskets filled with the favorite items of Padres players. The baskets, valued at approximately $300 each, included snacks, movies, wine and books, plus gift cards to the players' favorite stores and restaurants as well as game-used equipment and memorabilia.
If you wanted to get a little closer to Ian Kennedy, bid for the basketball prepared by his wife Allison. If you wanted to know James Shields' favorite movie, bid for the basket prepared by Rayne Shields.
Among the players represented in auction in addition to Kennedy and Shields were Justin Upton, Melvin Upton Jr.