This week the guys sit down to celebrate the San Diego Gulls moving forward in the AHL playoffs with a win over the Ontario Reign. The hockey team that calls this city home doesn’t carry the same baggage that other local teams have and it’s time to get excited. Then they check in with baseball writer Geoff Young (Baseball Prospectus, Duck Snorts, Crooked Scoreboard). They talk about the notable bright spots in the still young 2017 season for the Padres so far. Should Wil Myers, their best hitter, be slotted 2nd or 3rd in the batting order? They discuss the evolving opinions on the significance of batter order throughout baseball’s history, while agreeing that Myers still has room to mature as marquee offensive force for the franchise. Then they look at what’s exciting about watching Manuel Margot’s maturation process, and the mystery that is Ryan Schimpf. What is Travis Jankowski’s role moving forward with the organization’s overall plan? The guys breakdown all the outfield options the Padres have in front of them and try to find comparable players of the past. Then Geoff answers Twitter questions about writing, beer, and Alexi Amarista. Finally, they close with an update on Nick and Geoff’s love affair with Richard Linklater’s possible masterpiece, the 2016 film Everybody Wants Some!!! (Check out this piece by Geoff on the movie)
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