Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast
576 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -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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Episodes
Mr. Irrelevant helps Padres win Dodgers series in LA | 586
April 15, 2024 04:33 - 1 hourThe Padres battled with the Dodgers this weekend in Los Angeles and the guy who was called irrelevant by a Dodger came through for the series win in front of a national audience. San Diego overcame a 7-3 deficit in game one for what will be one of their signature wins of 2024. Game two was delayed which made for a late and pretty disappointing night, as the offense couldn't get a runner on base until the sixth inning. Yu Darvish faced his former team on Sunday. Plus, Tommy Pham reportedly has...
Padres first series win comes vs. Cubs | 585
April 11, 2024 05:23 - 53 minutesBen Fadden gives you his thoughts on the San Diego Padres wild series against the Chicago Cubs. What mainly made this series wild was game one on Monday night, as you have to know by now that the Padres were down 8-0 but still ended up finding a way to win it. So much for that being the turning point though because the offense was quiet in game two and some homers were hit by Chicago. Dylan Cease went in the rubber match and looks like the Dylan Cease we all wanted. Subscribe for year round ...
Are 2024 Padres reminding us of 2023? (Jim Russell joins the show) | 584
April 08, 2024 18:54 - 36 minutesJim Russell joins the show to discuss the frustration of the Padres offense 12 games in, the rotation turning things around this past time through and if we should be more concerned with Manny Machado or Ha-Seong Kim, among other topics. Subscribe to Jon and Jim on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JonandJim760 Subscribe to the Padres Wrap Up Show: https://www.youtube.com/@padreswrapupshow Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyV...
Padres can't squeak out Giants series win | 583
April 08, 2024 05:19 - 58 minutesThe Padres faced the Giants for the second time in the last week or so and this time a split wasn't possible with the three-game series. Dylan Cease gave San Diego his first quality start of the year but it went to waste, as the offense failed to come through enough when they had the chances. Michael King pitched great in game two and Matt Waldron did his job on Sunday but it ended up not mattering when all things were said and done. Onto the Cubs series back at home. Subscribe for year roun...
Early season Padres observations with Jon Schaeffer | 582
April 04, 2024 17:57 - 29 minutesBen Fadden sits down with San Diego Sports 760's Jon Schaffer to discuss some encouraging and concerning starts from Padres players, how refreshing it is to see some homegrown talent be impactful at the big league level, if the Padres deserve to be talked about more, what move Jon would make if he was GM for a day and how impressive the San Diego State basketball program has been over the last couple of seasons. Hope you enjoy! Subscribe to Jon and Jim on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jon...
Padres drop series to Cardinals + showed interest in Luis Arraez | 581
April 04, 2024 04:52 - 1 hourReaction to the San Diego Padres three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. Matt Waldron wasn't good enough in game one but Yu Darvish provided the Padres with the first seven inning outing of the season...it still wasn't good enough. Mike Shildt's lineup construction was interesting in the series finale. Plus, the Padres reportedly have showed interest in Luis Arraez and an interesting piece came out about former Padre Juan Soto. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego ...
Padres split 4-game set with Giants | 580
April 01, 2024 01:43 - 1 hourThe Padres resumed their season in San Diego this weekend against Bob Melvin's Giants. As discussed on Thursday they had a fun home opener win but stumbled in the next two games. The offense showed up though early to earn the split on Sunday. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instag...
Padres win home opener + Aztecs lose in Sweet 16 vs. UConn | 579
March 29, 2024 06:39 - 52 minutesThe Padres had their home opener against Bob Melvin and the Giants today. How great of a day was that? Plus, San Diego State played their biggest game of the year: a Sweet 16 matchup against number one seeded UConn. Unfortunately it didn't go their way but this has still been a couple of great seasons from Brian Dutcher's squad. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): http...
Getting excited for Padres Opening Day 2.0 (with Padres Blogger) | 578
March 27, 2024 17:51 - 39 minutesBen Fadden is joined by Mark Bartlett (aka Padres Blogger on IG) to talk about his experience at the Seoul Series and why the fan base should be excited for the Padres season to get going here in the United States! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Padres home opener roster projection | 577
March 26, 2024 18:44 - 38 minutesThe Padres have already started their season but their 26-man roster will be changing come Thursday. What do you think it will look like? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gasla...
Padres crush Dodgers pitching to close out Seoul Series! | 576
March 22, 2024 01:42 - 1 hourBen Fadden reacts to the Padres final game against the Dodgers in Seoul! San Diego's offense kicked Yoshinobu Yamamoto out of the game really early and Manny Machado hit a huge home run late to give Robert Suarez some insurance. What are the big takeaways from this series? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https:/...
Padres lose on Opening Day to the Dodgers | 575
March 20, 2024 15:32 - 59 minutesReacting to the Padres tough Opening Day loss to the Dodgers in Seoul. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://ope...
Padres Opening Day roster projection #3 | 574
March 18, 2024 15:58 - 38 minutesThe Padres have completed their two exhibition games in Seoul so the only thing that's left to do before Opening Day is finalizing who'll be on the 26-man roster. Did the Seoul games change anything about who should be making the team? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: ht...
Padres announce full Korea travel roster | 573
March 15, 2024 23:47 - 55 minutesThe Padres have announced their full 31-man travel roster, which includes new starting pitcher Dylan Cease. Are there any surprises and who won't make the Opening Day squad? Plus, A.J. Preller has watched Adam Duvall and Michael A. Taylor sign elsewhere. Tommy Pham is up next or will San Diego bring him back? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talk...
Padres acquire White Sox ace Dylan Cease! | 572
March 14, 2024 03:23 - 1 hourA.J. Preller loves making big splashes and he did it again on Wednesday, acquiring Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox for Steven Wilson, Samuel Zavala, Jairo Iriarte and Drew Thorpe. Was this the right thing to do by Preller and what does this move mean for the Padres postseason chances? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter ...
8 X-Factors in Padres 2024 season | 571
March 12, 2024 00:37 - 1 hourThe Padres are a couple days away from making the trip to South Korea so let's go through what will be some of the keys for San Diego to be successful this season. What are your X factors? Plus, the latest coming out of Peoria about who will be on the roster! Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):...
Padres Opening Day roster projection #2 | 570
March 04, 2024 00:35 - 55 minutesThe Padres have played a dozen spring training games and there have been some standout performances so here's an updated Opening Day roster projection. Who do you think makes the roster? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podc...
Will the Padres add any more pitching? | 569
March 02, 2024 00:41 - 1 hourThe Padres have less than two weeks to go before heading to South Korea and have yet to add a major league veteran arm into the rotation via free agency. Should we expect that to happen? Plus, updates on what's happening in Peoria at spring training! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenS...
Joe Musgrove working on things + Jackson Merrill off to strong start at Padres Spring Training | 568
February 27, 2024 03:19 - 46 minutesJoe Musgrove had his second rough outing today in Peoria but should we be concerned? Plus, Jackson Merrill sounds ready for the big leagues but is it too early to know if he'll be on the roster? And a Padres free agent target has found a home--and it's not San Diego despite them being one of the finalists. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talking...
Eric Hosmer retires | 567
February 21, 2024 19:45 - 1 hourFormer Padre Eric Hosmer has announced he is done playing baseball but the Padres still have to pay him more than $20 million through 2025 to not play baseball for them. Ben Fadden reflects on a massively disappointing tenure before getting into an interesting free agent still out there on the market. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriar...
Padres Opening Day roster projection #1 | 566
February 20, 2024 20:17 - 1 hourPadres exhibition games start this week so it's a fitting time to go through what the Opening Day roster may have looked like if the season began today! Do you agree with the names mentioned? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple...
Eric Kutsenda speaks for first time as Padres chairman | 565
February 17, 2024 19:09 - 49 minutesEric Kutsenda is not like Peter Seidler, as today was the first time he spoke to the media despite taking over last year when Seidler passed away. What were the biggest takeaways? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: h...
Padres open full camp with infield changes! | 564
February 17, 2024 03:20 - 52 minutesMike Shildt announced that Xander Bogaerts will be going to second base and Ha-Seong Kim will be at shortstop in 2024. Is this the right move and what does this mean for the future of the franchise? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars...
5 storylines to follow during Padres spring training! | 563
February 12, 2024 05:39 - 48 minutesPadres pitchers and catchers have reported to camp in Peoria and there's a lot of roster decisions to be sorted out before the end of March. Let's go through some of the big storylines to pay attention to during spring training! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://w...
Scott Braun talks Padres offseason + NL West | 562
February 07, 2024 21:49 - 32 minutesBen Fadden sits down with Foul Territory host and former MLB Network personality Scott Braun to discuss the state of the Padres in what has been a weird offseason. How does San Diego stack up in the NL West? You can check out Foul Territory every weekday: https://www.youtube.com/@foulterritoryshow Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Tw...
Mike Shildt updates us on Manny Machado, other key Padres | 561
February 02, 2024 19:33 - 42 minutesKevin Acee spoke with Mike Shildt this week about the variety of topics surrounding the Padres including Joe Musgrove and Yu Darvish's health, who'll be fighting for rotation spots, the bullpen situation, Manny Machado's offseason and where Jake Cronenworth, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts will play! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkin...
Talking with SD-UT Sports Editor Ryan Finley about Padres offseason & 2024 coverage | 560
February 01, 2024 02:57 - 38 minutesBen Fadden sits down with Ryan Finley of the SD-UT to discuss the Padres offseason, the addition of Wandy Peralta and the Union-Tribune's sports coverage for 2024! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts....
The All-Preller Team + Padres release 2024 giveaway schedule | 559
January 26, 2024 18:36 - 1 hourSince the Padres aren't doing anything let's make up a starting lineup of the best players at each position that have been acquired by A.J. Preller during his time as GM of the Padres. Plus, Dennis Lin's fan survey results are out and the giveaways have been announced for this coming season. Which is your favorite? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.co...
Confident Padres are heading in right direction? | 558
January 24, 2024 18:09 - 1 hourDennis Lin put out a survey to Padres fans this week asking our opinion on the franchise's direction, confidence in ownership, what the team's biggest weakness is and the level of confidence we have in certain players. You can participate by clicking here: https://theathletic.com/5216119/2024/01/22/padres-fan-survey-2024/ Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twi...
Talking with Coach Kentera about 97.3 The Fan departure and the Padres | 557
January 22, 2024 18:22 - 35 minutesBen Fadden sits down with John Kentera to get his side of the story about his departure from 97.3 The Fan, what he is up to now, his thoughts on the San Diego Padres offseason, what the franchise needs to do for A.J. Preller to keep his job, the departure of Bob Melvin and elevation of Mike Shildt, Peter Seidler's passing and who is on his Padres Mount Rushmore! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation...
San Diego Padres Mount Rushmore | 556
January 18, 2024 18:45 - 30 minutesThe San Diego Padres Mount Rushmore. The four biggest people in franchise history. Simple enough. Do you agree with Ben's four names? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-b...
Who are the best former Padres right now? | 555
January 16, 2024 18:11 - 42 minutesThe Padres aren't too busy right now so let's put together the best roster of active former Padres (5 starters, 5 relievers, starting lineup and manager). Who would you select to the team? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Po...
Talking with 97.3 The Fan's Craig Elsten about Padres offseason | 554
January 11, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutesBen Fadden is joined by Craig Elsten to discuss the Padres offseason so far, what the futures of Ha-Seong Kim and A.J. Preller should look like, how his new midday show "Annie and Elsten" on 97.3 The Fan came about, and what he's looking forward to in San Diego sports this year! You can listen to "Annie and Elsten" weekdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on 97.3 The Fan or watch the show on their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@973TheFan You can follow Craig on X: https://twitter.com/619sports Yo...
Do Padres need to trade Ha-Seong Kim to fill their needs? | 553
January 10, 2024 23:36 - 1 hourDennis Lin released a mailbag in The Athletic and said the Padres have been internally discussing a trade of Ha-Seong Kim for weeks. With a limited amount of money to spend and plenty of holes left to fill, does A.J. Preller need to trade one of his best players before their final year under contract? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriar...
What Padres fans should look forward to in 2024 + Sweeney not on 2024 Padres broadcasts | 552
January 09, 2024 18:54 - 56 minutes2024 has just started so let's go through some of the things Padres fans can look forward to in what we hope will be a much better year! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslam...
10+ realistic Padres free agent targets | 551
January 08, 2024 19:49 - 1 hourThe San Diego Padres likely have less than $30 million to spend to stay under the $237 million luxury tax threshold so A.J. Preller is not going to be shopping at the top of the market. Who are some players that make more sense then for San Diego? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD I...
Unrealistic Padres free agent targets + San Diego Mojo's Ronika Stone joins the show! | 550
January 05, 2024 23:34 - 1 hourThere are some big name free agents still out there but the Padres aren't going to be in the sweepstakes for these guys. Plus, Ronika Stone of the San Diego Mojo joins the show to talk about the start of the women's professional volleyball team in town, if she always wanted to play volleyball professionally and how excited she is to be in San Diego! You can follow Ronika on IG @ronikastone The Mojo's inaugural season begins February 1 at Atlanta and their home opener is February 23 at Viejas ...
10 Padres predictions for 2024 | 549
January 04, 2024 17:46 - 1 hourBen Fadden gives his ten Padres predictions for 2024 after discussing another outfielder that has come off the market and what Mike Shildt said yesterday. Will Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts be in the running for MVP? How many games is Manny Machado going to play coming off injury? Will Mike Shildt lead the Friars to the postseason? All that and more! What are your predictions for the Padres this calendar year? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.you...
Padres finalize 2024 coaching staff! | 548
January 03, 2024 20:16 - 1 hourThe Padres just released their coaching staff for 2024 and there are some interesting names on it. Plus, some details have come out about Yuki Matsui's contract and A.J. Preller is close to signing another reliever. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Talking with Padres #11 prospect Nathan Martorella | 547
January 03, 2024 00:32 - 20 minutesBen Fadden sits down with Nathan Martorella to discuss his 2023 season, what it's like to be promoted to the next minor league level, if there's anything he's working on this offseason, what makes Ethan Salas, Graham Pauley, Jackson Merrill and Jakob Marsee stand out, the best MiLB story he has so far and what he thinks of the direction of the Padres franchise. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=...
Padres 2023 Year in Review | 546
December 29, 2023 19:02 - 1 hourOn one of the final days of 2023 let's take some time to discuss what went on in 2023 for our San Diego Padres. There were extensions given out, hyped up events, record sellout crowds, a series in Mexico, the owner saying his GM is excellence, players with bad quotes to the media, adding at the trade deadline before missing the postseason, a NL Cy Young award winner, the parting ways with the manager, the hiring of a new manager, the death of the owner and the (essentially) forced trade of a ...
What if the Padres don't make enough moves? | 545
December 28, 2023 18:52 - 1 hourThe San Diego Padres have a lot to do before the season starts in March but what if A.J. Preller isn't able to make enough moves to build a complete team? What will that mean? Would they be preparing to give a big pay day to someone? Would San Diego have enough pitching? What would the lineup look like? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfri...
Top 5 Padres moments in 2023 | 544
December 26, 2023 22:42 - 30 minutes2023 is almost over so let's go back to some of the great moments from the past year--even in a disappointing season. What were your top five moments? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...
Are the Padres headed in the right direction? Jon Schaeffer joins the show | 543
December 21, 2023 19:34 - 41 minutesBen Fadden is joined by San Diego Sports 760's Jon Schaeffer to talk about what the Padres have done so far this offseason and where they are headed as we get closer to 2024. Are they going in the right direction or should fans be worried about what's happening? Plus, let's look back on 2023 in San Diego sports and how San Diego State's basketball season has started! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirm...
Padres reportedly signing closer Yuki Matsui to four-year deal | 542
December 21, 2023 03:10 - 58 minutesThe Padres need bullpen help and A.J. Preller has gotten some with the signing of Yuki Matsui. Yahoo Japan reports it is a four-year deal worth $21 million for the former NPB closer. What does the bullpen look like now and what's still needed this offseason? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/Be...
Should Padres trade Ha-Seong Kim? | 541
December 19, 2023 19:08 - 1 hourHa-Seong Kim is a fan favorite but he is under only one more year of team control and there are a few infielders who can play middle infield in 2024 other than him. Does it make sense to deal the 28-year-old? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tal...
Padres 2023 Christmas Wish List | 540
December 18, 2023 17:41 - 46 minutesWe are a week away from Christmas so it's time to go through some items that are on the Padres wish list this holiday season! What players do you want A.J. Preller to bring in by the time spring training rolls around? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagra...
Which Padres prospects will help in 2024 (with Jim Callis) | 539
December 15, 2023 18:19 - 39 minutesMLB prospect guru Jim Callis joins the show to break down the return the Padres received in the Juan Soto trade, if Drew Thorpe should be up at some point next season, if Jakob Marsee is expected to be on the Opening Day roster, when Ethan Salas will make his debut and what other prospects can fans expect to see at Petco Park in 2024! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content)...
Talking with Joe Musgrove's trainer Jono Green! | 538
December 14, 2023 21:21 - 34 minutesBen Fadden sits down with Joe Musgrove's trainer Jono Green to get an update on Joe's health, how much work is put in during the offseason and in season to be in shape for the grind of a full MLB season, why Joe doesn't wear shoes during training, how great of a competitor he is and what potential clients can expect from the Symbiotic Training Center Green and Musgrove opened up in 2023. Check out more information about Joe Musgrove and Jono Green's Symbiotic Training Center: symbiotictrainin...
Padres lose out on Jung-hoo Lee to the Giants | 537
December 13, 2023 02:11 - 1 hourThe San Diego Padres were targeting center fielder Jung-hoo Lee but he has signed with the San Francisco Giants for over $100 million. Should the Padres have went this far and where can they go now? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars...