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LISTEN: On Friar – Getting Knocks with Craig Stammen

The veteran reliever was the first Padres pitcher to swing the bat at Spring Training, and made the most of the opportunity on Sunday.

PEORIA, AZ – MARCH 21: Pitcher Craig Stammen #34 of the San Diego Padres makes contact and hits the ball against the Los Angeles Angels at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 21, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

With Spring Training winding down, and Opening Day less than two weeks away the guys catch up with Padres pitcher Craig Stammen. He shares his thoughts on the team's big offseason, and evaluates his stellar spring - the highlight of which came Sunday he got the green light to swing away. He talks about hitting and how the chance to do so made him feel like a little league.

Craig explains the intensity that comes with games against the Dodgers from a player's perspective, and the playoff expectations surrounding the Padres. The guys ask him about their talented bullpen, and Craig gives a scouting report on the team's top golfers.

LISTEN: With NBC 7 San Diego's Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson behind the mic, On Friar will cover all things San Diego Padres. Interviews, analysis, behind-the-scenes...the ups, downs, and everything in between. Tap here to find On Friar wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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