Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres po...
For fans of the San Diego Padres.Ben Fadden talking about the San Diego Padres--and a little bit about other San Diego Sports! Former guests include MLBN's Matt Vasgersian, Lauren Shehadi & Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, former Padres Clayton Richard and Heath Bell, Padres radio voice Jesse Agler, 97.3 The Fan's Steven Woods & Paul Reindl, & San Diego Sports 760's Marty Caswell, Jon Schaeffer & Jim Russell!
Ben has been a diehard Padres fan since he was a kid & his family has had season tickets since he was 13. He’s been through the ups & the downs—from being at Petco Park when the Dodgers beat the Padres on Opening Day in 2016 15-0 to being in the upper deck when the Padres beat LA in the 2022 NLDS. He can’t wait to be here with you when the Padres finally win it all!
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Padres face huge rotation questions heading int...
Bob Nightengale is reporting the San Diego Padres would like to trade Jake Cronenworth but is that something that could even happen? This weekend Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha and Nick Martinez had club options declined and/or declined their player options, which makes them free agents. Should any of them return to the Padres and what are some good options on the free agent market to replace them? Plus, Matt Carpenter is back for now and the hunt for the Padres next manager continues...
77 min
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Padres needed $50 million loan to cover 2023 co...
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin and Evan Drellich put out a piece Wednesday revealing that the San Diego Padres needed a loan of about $50 million to cover their payroll costs this season. No wonder why we're hearing this talk about San Diego needing to significantly reduce their payroll and the possibility of them trading Juan Soto.
41 min
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Padres talking to Phil Nevin & Benji Gil | 505
According to Dennis Lin and Britt Ghiroli, former Angels manager Phil Nevin could interview later this week for the vacant Padres manager job and Angels infield coach Benji Gil is in preliminary discussions. Would either of those be a good fit for manager? Plus, let's finish off the player season reviews with Fernando Tatis Jr.
52 min
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How much could Padres free agents get? | 504
Jim Bowden has released his initial free agent predictions, which includes how big of a contract Blake Snell, Josh Hader, Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo may receive in free agency. Are these realistic price ranges for these guys? Plus, let's look back on Juan Soto's 2023 season and talk about his future.
68 min
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Cubs will be in on Juan Soto trade sweepstakes ...
There's another team that will be in on Juan Soto this offseason and Soto actually makes sense for them long-term. Plus, let's look back on Jurickson Profar, Jose Azocar and Trent Grisham's seasons.
48 min
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6 people who shouldn't be Padres manager | 502
There are a few internal names we've been hearing that AJ Preller could hire to be the next Padres manager but there will be external candidates coming in as well. Ben Fadden gives you six names who should not become Preller's fourth full-time hire. Plus, let's look back on Ha-Seong Kim's 2023 season.
77 min
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Padres have talked Juan Soto trade with Yankees...
Juan Soto could end up getting traded this offseason and it appears the Yankees are interested. Kevin Acee reported Wednesday that Bob Melvin was in favor of dealing Soto. Is that a red flag for wanting to extend him? Plus, looking back on the seasons of Rich Hill, Ji-Man Choi, Garrett Cooper and Matt Carpenter.
45 min
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Reaction to Preller & Melvin's comments after t...
Bob Melvin was officially introduced as the San Francisco Giants next manager today so the Padres need to go find a new one. Melvin and Preller spoke to the media today. Anything notable said? A problem the Padres may face is some candidates might not even want to interview because of AJ Preller's history. Shouldn't this be a signal that AJ Preller needs to go? Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports!
112 min
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Xander Bogaerts 2023 season review | 499
Looking back on Xander Bogaerts' first season with the San Diego Padres. 4.4 fWAR, 155 G, .285 AVG, .350 OBP, .440 SLG, 120 wRC+, 83 R, 58 RBI, 19 HR
42 min
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Who the next Padres manager could be! | 498
Bob Melvin is currently in the interview process with the San Francisco Giants and he's likely not coming back since he's already hinted he doesn't want to be here so who could end up being the next manager of the Padres? Plus, looking back on Luis Campusano, Gary Sanchez, Brett Sullivan and Austin Nola's seasons. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports!
77 min
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Padres allowing Bob Melvin to interview with Gi...
According to Dennis Lin and Andrew Baggarly in The Athletic, the Padres have granted a Giants request to interview Bob Melvin for their managerial opening. Melvin has emerged as a leading candidate for San Francisco. Who's to blame and what now for the Padres organization?
96 min
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Pedro Avila, Matt Waldron, Eguy Rosario and Mat...
Looking back on Pedro Avila, Matt Waldron, Eguy Rosario and Matthew Batten's 2023 seasons
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Blake Snell and Michael Wacha 2023 season revie...
Looking back on Blake Snell and Michael Wacha's seasons! Snell's final stats: 4.1 fWAR, 32 G, 180 IP, 2.25 ERA, 1.189 WHIP, 234 K, 99 BB, 15 HR, 3 HBP Wacha's final stats: 2.6 fWAR, 24 G, 134.1 IP, 3.22 ERA, 1.161 WHIP, 124 K, 43 BB, 15 HR, 3 HBP
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There's already talk about Padres trading Juan ...
The Athletic's Jim Bowden wrote a piece this week listing five teams that could be fits for Juan Soto if the Padres decide to move him this winter. Are any of these teams worth talking with? Plus, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim have been named Gold Glove finalists and let's review Seth Lugo and Nick Martinez's 2023 seasons.
63 min
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Josh Hader and Robert Suarez 2023 season review...
Looking back on Josh Hader and Robert Suarez's seasons. Hader's final stats: 1.7 fWAR, 61 G, 56.1 IP, 1.28 ERA, 1.101 WHIP, 85 K, 30 BB, 3 HR, 3 HBP Suarez's final stats: 0 fWAR, 26 G, 27.2 IP, 4.23 ERA, 0.904 WHIP, 24 K, 10 BB, 4 HR, 0 HBP
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Not 100% Bob Melvin manages Padres in 2024? | 492
There's a report out in The Athletic by Andrew Baggarly listing Bob Melvin as a possibility to be the San Francisco Giants next manager. The Giants next manager "could be a seasoned and successful manager like Bob Melvin, whose situation in San Diego isn’t as settled as one press release would make it appear", according to Baggarly. Do you think Melvin is returning? Plus, looking back on Scott Barlow, Tim Hill and Tom Cosgrove's seasons.
49 min
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Steven Wilson, Ray Kerr, Luis Garcia and Jose E...
Answering fan questions and looking back at these four relievers seasons: Steven Wilson: 0.4 fWAR, 52 G, 53 IP, 3.91 ERA, 1.170 WHIP, 57 K, 27 BB, 7 HR, 3 HBP. Ray Kerr: 0.1 fWAR, 22 G, 27 IP, 4.33 ERA, 1.259 WHIP, 35 K, 9 BB, 5 HR, 1 HBP. Luis Garcia: 0.1 fWAR, 61 G, 59.2 IP, 4.07 ERA, 1.391 WHIP, 53 K, 24 BB, 6 HR, 6 HBP. Jose Espada (Minors and Majors): 35 G, 83.1 IP, 2.81 ERA, 1.926 WHIP, 110 K, 44 BB, 7 HR, 2 HBP.
48 min
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Joe Musgrove 2023 season review | 490
Looking back on Joe Musgrove's season. Final stats: 2.1 fWAR, 17 G, 97.1 IP, 3.05 ERA, 1.140 WHIP, 97 K, 21 BB, 10 HR, 9 HBP
34 min
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Dodgers join Padres on the couch + Yu Darvish 2...
Looking back on Yu Darvish's 2023 season. Final stats: 2.4 fWAR, 24 G, 136.1 IP, 4.56 ERA, 1.298 WHIP, 141 K, 43 BB, 18 HR, 8 HBP
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Jake Cronenworth 2023 season review | 488
Looking back on Jake Cronenworth's 2023 season. Final stats: 1.0 fWAR, 127 G, .229 AVG, .312 OBP, .378 SLG, 92 wRC+, 54 R, 48 RBI, 10 HR
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Manny Machado 2023 season review | 487
Taking a look back at Manny Machado's 2023 season. Final stats: 3.5 fWAR, 138 G, .258 AVG, .319 OBP, .462 SLG, 114 wRC+, 75 R, 91 RBI, 30 HR
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Padres offseason wish list | 486
Ben Fadden gives you his San Diego Padres offseason wish list. Which positions need to be priorities? Is trading Juan Soto something that should be on the list to get the payroll under $200 million? Should San Diego make a run at bringing Blake Snell back?
69 min
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2023 Padres season was filled with bad quotes |...
It's hard to tell the story of the 2023 Padres without going through the bad quotes coming from the clubhouse this season. Which do you think was the worst? Plus, Bob Melvin has spoke to members of the media a day after AJ Preller did and said things are fine between he and Preller. Buying it? Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports!
80 min
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Reacting to A.J. Preller's end of Padres season...
Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on what San Diego Padres GM and President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller told the media Wednesday during his end of season press conference.
68 min
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Padres expected to bring back Bob Melvin and A....
Kevin Acee reported Tuesday night that A.J. Preller "continued on Tuesday to conduct business as he usually would at the end of a season" and that Bob Melvin is expected to return. The information hasn't been confirmed by the Padres but this is the latest information out there on this matter. Plus, Manny Machado had surgery on the extensor tendon in his right elbow this week. How long is the recovery time?
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