Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

A.J. Preller and the Padres are...back?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the news that the Padres will meet with top free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal, along with new owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. The two discuss the buzz from the GM meetings that involve A.J. Preller having real financial flexibility for the first time since Peter Seidler passed away, and what it means for the Padres off-season.
Marty and Darren hear from Skubal's agent Scott Boras on his meeting with A.J. Preller and the Padres, and why more teams should be like Peter Seidler. Who's the biggest winner if the Padres fail to sign Skubal, who has at least six known suitors? Hello, Michael King.

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Are the Padres really in on coveted free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal or is that just a major smokescreen?

Marty Caswell joins Darren Smith from the GM meetings in Las Vegas to discuss the Padres reported interested in Skubal and what it says about Padres ownership. The two also discuss the Padres interest in Japanese stars Shota Imanaga, Seiyka Suzuki and Teruaki Sato, and why one of those signings could result in moving Fernando Tatis to second base permanently.

How soon does AJ Preller need answer from Yu Darvish on his future? Darren and Marty discuss some of the biggest rumblings from the meetings, and the mutual boon of signing Randy Arozarena or Seiya Suzuki in the outfield.
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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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