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Coming into spring training there were a lot of question marks in the starting rotation. Joey Luchessi and Eric Lauer came into camp as the clear favorites to be in the rotation after their performance last season. The starting five has taken shape as Chris Paddack has really impressed and has shown he is ready […]
There are two major league caliber catchers on the Padres 40 man roster, Austin Hedges and Francisco Mejia. Both players could be starters on a majority of big league teams. Even in the era of time-sharing behind the plate it will be a challenge to get enough at bats for both players. It will be […]
For the first time since an ill-fated attempt to jump-start a competitive team in 2015 the Padres appear to have playoff aspirations. An energized fan base has quickly taken to our new superstar Manny Machado and expectations have risen for the club. Many positions are seemingly locked down due to superior talent at their positions […]
This week TKF contributors Ghost of RAK and Padres Haiku stop by to chat about where they’re at leading up to the beginning of the season. They talk about Manny Machado’s first Spring Training HR, different position battles, and Ron Fowler’s latest Ben & Woods radio appearance. Download the episode here: iTunes – Please rate […]
I’m not exactly sure how I should start this post, but I don’t think that’s ever stopped Nick Canepa from writing, so I’ll continue. In fact, if I were to think like Nick Canepa I’d obviously start with something about the Chargers, then move backward hopefully touching on the topic the article is about. Then […]
I have been fortunate to bear witness to most of the Padres success in their 50 years of existence as a Major League franchise.
This week the guys chat with baseball blogging pastor Tim Spivey and VOSD’s Andy Keatts about this new world of Manny Machado’s San Diego. They talk about Andy’s experience rooting for Manny in Baltimore, the buzz around spring training, and what to expect from the team in 2019. Join the Patreon here! Download the episode […]
I’ve been upset about the San Diego Padres in some capacity for most of my adult life. Since the signing of Manny Machado last week there’s been a major shift in the way I view the team’s ownership. Peter Seidler and Ron Fowler spent enough money to transform all that. Besides the fact that I’m […]
This week we try to process the Padres signing of Manny Machado with a bunch of friends from Padres Twitter. It’s the start of a new chapter for our community and this episode hopefully will serve as a time capsule for the initial reactions that a lot of us had. Join the Patreon here! Download […]
This week the guys sit down with AJ Cassavell from MLB.com. They talk about the upcoming 2019 season for the club, the uncertainty of the off season, and what to look forward to going into Spring Training. Join the Patreon here! Download the episode here: iTunes – Please rate and review! PodOmatic Google Play Follow […]