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On Friar: How the Juan Soto trade went down and what it means for the rest of the Padres off-season
Trading Juan Soto to the Yankees was the first and certainly the largest domino to fall in the Padres off-season. But it will definitely not be the last. The deal for five players cleared a bunch of payroll space that now offers a litany of intriguing possibilities. Adding another pitcher? Signing Ha-Seong Kim’s old buddy to play outfield? It’s...
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Why did the Padres have to trade Juan Soto, and where do they go from here?
Let’s be absolutely clear right off the bat: nobody in the Padres organization WANTED to trade Juan Soto. He’s one of the most dangerous offensive forces in baseball, entering a contract year, and was probably going to put up monster numbers no matter where he played the 2024 season. However, there are other factors at play that, for lack...
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On Friar Podcast: So Long Juan Soto, Padres Stock Up on Arms in Deal with Yankees
The deal finally got done. Darnay Tripp and Todd Strain discuss the Padres trade of Juan Soto to the Yankees. What did A.J. Preller get back? Could this have all been avoided? How will the return impact 2024? And what does this mean for the rest of the offseason?
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On Friar Podcast: So Long Juan Soto, Padres Stock Up on Arms in Deal with Yankees
After weeks of speculation the Padres dealt the slugger for arms that should help in 2024.
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On Friar Podcast: Does Trading Juan Soto Make Most Sense for the Padres?
It’s looking more and more like the Padres will part with Juan Soto. Is that the most prudent move given the team’s needs and limited finances? The guys discuss, plus Nick Martinez and Ryan Flaherty have new homes. And Derek gets his first chance to share his take on Mike Shildt becoming the club’s new manager.
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3 Juan Soto trade proposals to help the Padres win in 2024 (and beyond)
In the NBA we see All-Stars traded for other All-Stars all the time. That doesn’t happen very often in Major League Baseball. Usually it’s a superstar dealt for bunch of prospects and solid but not earth-shattering veterans. Wouldn’t it be fun to see a true blockbuster this winter? The Padres have almost certainly painted themselves into a corner where...
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On Friar Podcast: Why Mike Shildt is right for the Padres with Greg Garcia
We get a better idea of who Mike Shildt is and how he’ll manage the Padres with a hand from San Diego guy and former Friar Greg Garcia. He explains how Shildt picks the right times to get fired up, and does players a favor by taking tough decisions out of their hands. What is yellow-padding and how could...
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On Friar Podcast: Preller goes with familiarity, experience in hiring Mike Shildt
After a lengthy search A.J. Preller and the Padres picked Mike Shildt. How did his experience with the organization factor into the decision? What did we learn about his style and approach? Is he equipped to stay aligned with Preller? How does he feel about the Padres’ clubhouse culture? Hear what he and Preller had to say, including Preller’s...
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On Friar Podcast: Seidler's Passing, Padres' Future and Snell's Win
The guys discuss what has been an eventful and emotional week for the Padres. Peter Seidler’s passing shook the city on Tuesday, Darnay and Todd share their thoughts on an owner that led with generosity, optimism and fearlessness. Thursday we learned that Eric Kutsenda sill step in for Seidler, at least for now. On Wednesday Blake Snell won the...
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On Friar Podcast: Peter Seidler's Legacy
Tuesday morning brought the heartbreaking news of Peter Seidler’s passing. Darnay and Todd discuss the legacy left by the Padres’ owner, and the impact he had at Petco Park and beyond. Seidler challenged conventional thinking of how “small market” franchises should operate, and was guided by his love for players and commitment to bringing San Diego a champion. We...
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On Friar Podcast with AP's Bernie Wilson: Nevin? Gil? Ross? What's taking so long?
The Padres’ search for a manager continues to drag on, so to pass the time we caught up longtime AP Padres beat writer Bernie Wilson. What’s taking so long? What does Bernie like so much about Phil Nevin? And how confident are we that the next guy can stay on the same page with A.J. Preller? Scott Boras spoke...
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On Friar Podcast: Massive Loans & Managerial Searches, What's Up With the Padres?
The offseason is off to an eventful start. As the Padres search for their new skipper, a report drops that the club took out a massive loan. What does it all mean? And what do we make of the candidates to take over for Bob Melvin? Derek, Darnay and Todd discuss.
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On Friar Podcast: What does Melvin's exit mean for Preller and Padres?
Bob Melvin is gone. A.J. Preller is searching for another manager. On Wednesday we heard about ‘narrative’ and ‘fit’ that suggest continued disconnect between Preller and his managers. How does Melvin look after all of this? What does this all say about Preller? We’ll hear from both mean and discuss what’s next.
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On Friar Podcast: Giants to Hire Melvin, Preller Still Searching for His Manager
This was the least surprising plot twist. Bob Melvin is headed back to the Bay Area to take over the Giants. The guys discuss the decision, what it says about Melvin and the organization, and how we got to this point. Who’s next for the Padres? There are a couple obvious names, but will it be any different this...