Padres FREE AGENCY Plans Revealed | Can They Compete Without Big Money?
San Diego Padres face a critical 2025 offseason with limited budget but unlimited opportunity. Can smart depth signings bring the magic back?Javier Reyes breaks down the upcoming free agent class, analyzing which players the Padres can realistically pursue given their financial constraints. The discussion covers elite talents like Kyle Tucker and Pete Alonso who are likely headed elsewhere, while identifying affordable targets including Merrill Kelly, Brandon Woodruff, and Marcell Ozuna who could address the team's needs in starting pitching, power hitting, and depth. Other key topics include Michael King's mysterious injury situation and potential contract, the philosophy behind prioritizing depth pieces over stars, and how the Padres' successful acquisitions like Ryan O'Hearn, Ramon Laureano, Jurickson Profar, and Donovan Solano proves affordable additions can fuel championship contention. Go Padres.1:31 Intro: Free agency introduction14:42 Dylan Cease Contract Predictions17:45 Robert Suarez Opt Out Decision21:48 Affordable options that stand out29:28 Outro + future episodes previewFollow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaviipenoFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/javiipeno.bsky.socialFollow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javioosSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.