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Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

For fans of the San Diego Padres.Ben Fadden talking about the San Diego Padres--and a little bit about other San Diego Sports! Former guests include MLBN"s Matt Vasgersian, Lauren Shehadi & Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, former Padres Clayton Richard and Heath Bell, Padres radio voice Jesse Agler, 97.3 The Fan"s Steven Woods & Paul Reindl, & San Diego Sports 760"s Marty Caswell, Jon Schaeffer & Jim Russell! Ben has been a diehard Padres fan since he was a kid & his family has had season tickets since

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62:36

Creating Yankees-Padres Juan Soto trade packages | 526

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2023/11/29

The New York Yankees are the first team that comes up as a possible fit in a Juan Soto trade. What will it take for A.J. Preller to pull the trigger? Near the end of the show, Ben gives you his thoughts on the first comments from new SDSU head coach Sean Lewis! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal):

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75:49

Rosenthal says Soto will be traded + 5 Padres...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/28

Jim Bowden wrote a piece in The Athletic recently that included many potential trade targets for the San Diego Padres. Which five make sense? Plus, Ken Rosenthal wrote Tuesday that "the question is not whether Soto will be traded. The question is which team will acquire him." Who's the best fit for him? Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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33:20

Talking with Greg Garcia about Padres manager Mike...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/28

Former San Diego Padre Greg Garcia joins the show to talk about why Mike Shildt, who he played under, is the right guy to lead the club going forward. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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44:28

Yamamoto, Snell among The Athletic's 7 Padres FA...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/27

Former MLB GM and current writer for The Athletic Jim Bowden recently put out seven free agent targets for the Padres. Those names include Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Sonny Gray. Are these realistic additions for San Diego? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal):

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44:42

Which Padres aren't returning in 2024? | 522

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2023/11/24

The following players are among the Padres free agents: Josh Hader, Blake Snell, Nick Martinez, Drew Pomeranz, Rich Hill, Seth Lugo, Jurickson Profar, Michael Wacha, Ji-Man Choi, Garrett Cooper, Luis Garcia, Austin Nola, Tim Hill and Gary Sanchez. Ben Fadden tries to predict which players won't return. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):

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48:16

Mike Shildt is fit to overcome challenges with Padres...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/22

Dennis Lin put out a piece in The Athletic Tuesday night discussing some of the challenges Mike Shildt will be facing as the manager of the San Diego Padres: maintaining organizational alignment, winning over the clubhouse, filling out a coaching staff and integrating young players. Why is he fit to overcome these challenges? Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest on SDSU's football coach search! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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55:41

Reacting to Mike Shildt & AJ Preller's press...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/21

Mike Shildt was introduced as the new manager of the Padres today at Petco Park. What were the big takeaways? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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41:24

Padres name Mike Shildt next manager | 519

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/21

The San Diego Padres have decided to hire Mike Shildt as their next manager. Was this the right move and what could the coaching staff look like? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars Apple Podcasts:

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67:43

Is Adrian Gonzalez a Hall of Famer? | 518

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/21

The 2024 Hall of Fame ballot was released on Monday and it included a couple former Padres: James Shields and Adrian Gonzalez. We know Shields isn't going to Cooperstown but what about Adrian? Ben Fadden gives his thoughts. Plus, is there any news on the Padres manager search? Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter

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59:29

Padres trade Scott Barlow to Guardians | 517

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2023/11/18

An interesting trade just went down. Per Bob Nightengale: the Cleveland Guardians acquire Scott Barlow from the San Diego Padres for Enyel De Los Santos, while also signing Ramon Laureano to a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. What does this mean for the Padres? Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal):

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35:22

Which Padres FA will stay for 2024? | 516

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2023/11/17

Ben Fadden gives you his predictions on which San Diego Padres free agents will end up coming back for next season. This year's Padres free agents include: Josh Hader, Blake Snell, Nick Martinez, Drew Pomeranz, Rich Hill, Seth Lugo, Jurickson Profar, Michael Wacha, Ji-Man Choi, Garrett Cooper, Luis Garcia and Gary Sanchez. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):

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59:15

MLB names Eric Kutsenda Padres interim control person...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/17

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on Eric Kutsenda being named the new control person of the San Diego Padres before getting into the latest reporting about Phil Nevin and Mike Shildt being seen as the finalists for Padres manager. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/BenFaddenSD Instagram:

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41:12

What we should learn from Peter Seidler | 514

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2023/11/15

Peter Seidler passed away on Tuesday and while it is a sad time around San Diego, we can all be inspired by the man that he was. Care about others. Be kind. Look at things glass half full more often than glass half empty. Don’t do just do things for the money—do it because it's the right thing to do. Hopefully more human beings will be motivated to be more like Peter. I’m sure that’s what he would want. Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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33:52

Padres chairman Peter Seidler passes away | 513

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2023/11/14

The San Diego Padres announced today that Peter Seidler has passed away at the age of 63. “The Padres organization mourns the passing of our beloved Chairman and owner, Peter Seidler,” said Padres CEO Erik Greupner in a statement. “Today, our love and prayers encircle Peter’s family as they grieve the loss of an extraordinary husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Peter was a kind and generous man who was devoted to his wife, children, and extended family. He also consistently exhibited

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22:18

Talking with Graham Pauley (Padres MiLB Player of the...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/14

Ben Fadden is joined by San Diego Padres #11 prospect Graham Pauley to discuss what it was like getting drafted, how he was able to unlock his power in 2023, how the Padres are helping players develop, his experience with assistant farm director Mike Daly and what he learned most from playing in the Arizona Fall League this year! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content):

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53:21

Padres interviewing Phil Nevin | 511

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2023/11/10

A couple reports came out Thursday stating the San Diego Padres have interviewed Phil Nevin. Should this lead to him becoming the next manager or one of the coaches on the next skipper's staff? *Apologies for any internet issues during this episode Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal):

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67:28

Scott Boras knows Juan Soto's Padres future? | 510

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2023/11/09

Scott Boras spoke at the GM Meetings Wednesday in Arizona and said the San Diego Padres have told him they "definitely" plan on having Juan Soto in their lineup next season. Believe him or not? Plus, AJ Preller gave an update on the managerial search Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter (Personal):

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87:30

Should Padres make David Ross their manager? | 509

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2023/11/07

On Monday the baseball world was shocked when the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell to be their new manager despite having David Ross already in place as their skipper. Now with Ross available, should San Diego make a run at him? Kevin Acee is reporting they're considering adding him to their pool of candidates. Near the end of the show, Ben gives you the latest around San Diego sports! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content:

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64:45

Padres manager search down to 3 finalists (with DSG's...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/07

The New York Mets, Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs have new managers as the GM meetings are about to get underway. Who's left in the race for the Padres job? Matt Devine (@DevineGospel on Twitter) joins Ben Fadden to discuss who should be the next skipper and what's in store this offseason! Subscribe for year round Padres/San Diego Sports content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w?sub_confirmation=1 Twitter (Padres Content): https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Twitter

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83:24

Padres face huge rotation questions heading into free...

Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast ·

2023/11/05

Bob Nightengale is reporting the San Diego Padres would like to trade Jake Cronenworth but is that something that could even happen? This weekend Seth Lugo, Michael Wacha and Nick Martinez had club options declined and/or declined their player options, which makes them free agents. Should any of them return to the Padres and what are some good options on the free agent market to replace them? Plus, Matt Carpenter is back for now and the hunt for the Padres next manager continues... Subscribe for

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