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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Observations from Peoria
Spring Training is going full speed. After a few days in Peoria Darnay shares some observations from his time at the Padres facility. He and Derek discuss the team’s outlook on their World Series potential. How is Ha-Seong Kim fitting in? Plus, a drill that brought the team back down to earth, and pitchers knocking off some rust. Oh,...
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Lamet and Kim, Talent and Depth: Padres Spring Training Storylines
Arizona will have the attention of Padres fans starting Wednesday, when pitchers and catchers report for spring training. Some, like reliever Dan Altavilla, have already checked into Peoria, in advance of what may be the most highly anticipated season in club history. The massive expectations are due to what they did last year – piecing together a winner; posting the…
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Spring Training Preview with AJ Cassavell
MLB.com Padres beat reporter AJ Cassavell joins the guys to set the table for Spring Training. Who’s the first player he wants to watch once players take the field? What will the environment be like around a new group of starting pitchers – and how will that impact MacKenzie Gore and Chris Paddack? How’s a Trevor Rosenthal-less bullpen look?...
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Predicting the Padres 2021 Stat Leaders
Who’s going to lead the Padres in homers in 2021? What about OPS and innings pitched? Derek and Darnay took a stab at what players might pace the Friars. First things first, they discussed the return of Jurickson Profar and what makes him a good fit. Then they turn their attention to the guys they expect to put up big…
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Episode 100! Emilio Pagán is Ready to Go, Erik Greupner on Plan for Fans in 2021
They let us do 100 of these! Derek and Darnay celebrate the occasion with a couple great Padres guests. After discussing Ha-Seong Kim and hearing what AJ Preller had to say about the young Korean star, the guys caught up with President of Business Operations Erik Greupner. He shares his thoughts on the potential of having fans back in Petco…
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It's Official: Padres Add Korean Star Ha-Seong Kim
The signing that has been discussed all week is now set in stone. Ha-Seong Kim is the newest Padre. The Korean infielder inked a four-year deal with the Padres, which includes a mutual option for 2025. According to Associated Press Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson, Kim will make $22 million over those four seasons, with a signing bonus worth another…
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Padres Load Up for 2021, Preller and Snell Discuss Deals
A.J. Preller is making trades like he’s still worried his head might roll. The Padres GM swung two deals for established aces, Blake Snell and Yu Darvish. On top of that, they have a promising Korean star on the way in Ha-seong Kim. Derek and Darnay discuss the trades, what the club gave up and what factors make these...
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‘Swaggy B': New Padres Pitcher Blake Snell Brings More Swag to San Diego
The San Diego Padres officially welcomed new pitcher Blake Snell with an introductory Zoom press conference Tuesday.
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Padres Keep Dealing, Acquire Pitcher Yu Darvish from Cubs
The San Diego Padres trade for their second front line starting pitcher in as many days, getting Yu Darvish from the Chicago Cubs
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Padres on Brink of Trading for Rays Ace Blake Snell
The last time the Padres were on a baseball field, they lost to the Dodgers in the playoffs. The last time Blake Snell was on a baseball field, he was beating the Dodgers in the playoffs but got pulled early and Tampa Bay ended up losing the game. It’s looking like the next time both the Padres and Blake...
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Pursuit of Pitching May Lead Back to Familiar Crop
There is a great ‘what if’ from the Padres 2020 season. It’s not hard to imagine, and countless fans no doubt have. What if Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger hadn’t gotten injured? The club’s top two starters went down late in the regular season with elbow injuries. Lamet never returned, but is on schedule with his normal offseason throwing...
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LISTEN: On Friar Podcast – Potential Targets and Offseason Questions
With another crop of players hitting the free agent market, Derek and Darnay discuss the Padres’ options this offseason. First they touch on Greg Garcia’s departure, and Tommy Pham’s return for a second season. Then they turn their attention to potential targets now available after the non-tender deadline. What about Lance Lynn? The guys then respond to questions and...