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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

The Padres have some very important questions to answer heading into 2024. Juan Soto’s future might just top that list. The guys discuss whether the club should pursue a trade or ride out the last year of his contract. What about Blake Snell? Or Trent Grisham? What happens with Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha? We take a look at who…

Derek and Darnay get together for the first time since the Padres decided to run it back. How’re we feeling about what we’ve heard and read since the season ended? Is there still time for a surprise? The Dodgers blew it again in the playoffs and the Friar Faithful rejoices. And the Braves started a discussion about journalistic integrity...

A.J. Preller spoke to reporters Wednesday, as he continues in his role as Padres General Manager and President of Baseball Operations. And Bob Melvin is still his manager. What did Preller have to say his relationship with Melvin and his track record with managers? Darnay and Todd share their thoughts on those topics and what was said about star...