San Diego Padres Mailbag: Darvish IL, Final Bench Decisions, Extending Merrill, Machado Overrated
On this week's mailbag episode, the Padres roster is nearly set and Opening Day is upon us! Javi reacts to the news of Yu Darvish being expected to start the season on the IL, the additions of Yuli Gurriel/Jose Iglesias/Gavin Sheets/Martin Maldonado, the worries with the Padres rotation depth, Manny Machado being overrated, whether or not the team should be looking to keep Dylan Cease, the most important player to the team's success this season, why it doesn't make sense to extend Jackson Merrill right now, and more! Go Padres.Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaviipenoFollow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padresFollow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgswSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.Supply HouseJoin the TradeMaster program today at SupplyHouse.com/TM and start ordering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies with just a few clicks. Plus, use promo code S-H-5 for 5% off your first order. That’s SupplyHouse.com!Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with MonarchMoney. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)