Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Michael King vs. Freddy Peralta? Will someone not named the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest news from the first week of MLB free agency, and it involves Padres special assistant A.J. Ellis leaving for Andy Green and the New York.

The two discuss the surprising lack of moves in baseball free agency as the GM meeting looms, and a report that the Dodgers might not actually be players for Tarik Skubal. Marty and Darren then break down The Athletic's free agent projections surrounding notable players such as Michael King, Ty France, and Nick Pivetta.

Will a team really pay the top reliever on the market, Adrian Morejon over $100 million dollars in free agency? There may not be a more intriguing pitcher on the market that brings vastly contrasting market projections. The duo discuss what amount would make sense for the Padres to retain Morejon, and the biggest question they want answered from Preller at the GM meetings.

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Padres free agency is officially underway!

The Athletic's Keith Law joins Marty Caswell and Darren Smith to break down his top 40 MLB free agents, why he ranked Michael King 10th overall, and what kind of value he brings to a team. Keith breaks down this year's qualifying offers, why it's so unusual to see relievers receive the QO, why it could make sense for Adrian Morejon to accept it and if he could be a successful closer.

Would and should the Padres consider trading Mason Miller given the relative depth of their bullpen and obvious roster needs? Keith makes the case for moving Miller and why it's a huge mistake to give relievers long-term deals. What kind of deal can Ty France expect after a career season with the Padres?

Are teams more likely to make a flurry of moves before the projected December lockout? Darren, Keith and Marty discuss the biggest factors that lie ahead, and what the Padres should do with Ethan Salas, Luis Campusano, and Freddy Fermin.
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It didn't take long for the Padres most valuable starting pitcher to opt out of his contract, but can the Friars find a way to re-sign him?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell put a wrap on the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, Pat Murphy's full circle moment, and Padres ace Michael King opting out of his contract. Marty and Darren discuss if the Padres will be able to re-sign him, if they should re-sign him, the likelihood of the Padres picking up Nick Pivetta's option, and the paper thin rotation should both depart.

Will the Padres extend Adrian Morejon a qualifying offer and will Yuki Matsui opt out? The two discuss The Athletic ranking the Padres as the 18th best roster in baseball should they lose all of their current free agents. How aggressive will the Padres new ownership group be? The two discuss why we're finally about to learn more about Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, and the impending lockout.
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Congratulations, Milwaukee Brewers and congratulations Padres? Ok, we're joking, kind of. Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to discuss what the Brewers playoff dominance says about how well the Padres played them in the NLDS.
Kyle discusses his piece on what teams use the most scouts, and how the Padres rank among teams at the top like the Yankees, Rays and Brewers.
The three discuss the upcoming free agency frenzy that will start just after the World Series, which outside players make the most sense, if the Padres should pay Michael King and what lessons they can take from the Brewers on developing and keeping young talent.
Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss if the Padres are more likely to make a splash in trades versus free agency, and if Michael King is more likely to choose a team before the lockout.
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The San Diego Padres will look a lot different in 2027. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the five Padres who are not likely to return to the Padres in 2027. Is Nick Pivetta on that list?

How about Michael King, widely presumed to be the best pitcher in free agency not named Tarik Skubal? Marty and Darren also discuss the Padres biggest three free agents, and how the future of Adrian Morejon could impact Padres free agency decisions.

Peter Seidler's indelible mark on the Padres was signing Manny Machado and changing the trajectory of the Padres. What will be the first big impression for Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Felciiano? Marty and Darren discuss an important off-season and why so many baseball insiders are expecting an early flurry of activity.

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