Talking Friars: A San Diego Padres podcast

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden gives you a full breakdown of what led to MLB cancelling a second week of games in the 2022 season today. The international draft has emerged as a significant hurdle to the talks now and the league did something very contradictory on Wednesday afternoon that doesn't make them look very smart. Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube page for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ If you want to partner with us on the show, email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden sat down with the owner of Basic Pizza, Erik Tesmer, to talk about how hard it will be on local businesses around Petco Park to have originally scheduled games canceled to start the 2022 season. Please support these local businesses in any way you can if you're down by the ballpark. This episode is sponsored by Gaglione Brothers Famous Steaks and Subs. Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube page for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ If you want to partner with us on the show, email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you an update on the CBA negotiations between the MLBPA and MLB. Will we see a deal get done on Wednesday? Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube page for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ If you want to partner with us on the show, email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden had the pleasure of sitting down with the San Diego Union Tribune's Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee to discuss the different mindsets of Ron Fowler and Peter Seidler with the lockout, ownership's role in hiring Bob Melvin, if the Padres have enough frontline starting pitching, Chris Paddack's mindset, when exactly the Padres were "over" Eric Hosmer, who the club wants most in free agency out of Seiya Suzui, Kris Bryant, and Nick Castellanos, Acee's stance on fans thinking he defends Hosmer too much, and when fans should expect the Padres and Joe Musgrove to have extension talks. Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube page for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ If you want to partner with us on the show, email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden sits down with Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo to discuss his personality, the Padres' 2021 collapse, where Fernando Tatis Jr. ranks among the best players in MLB, the team's biggest remaining offseason needs, and if Tony Gwynn was better than Derek Jeter. To end the episode, Ben gets in a fiery debate about Mad Dog's past comment on the Padres needing to be patient with Eric Hosmer. Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube page for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ If you want to partner with us on the show, email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden give you his immediate thoughts on Major League Baseball not bring able to come to an agreement with the MLBPA. Rob Manfred formally announced the cancellation of some games at a press conference while Ben was recording so he gave his live reaction. Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube page for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ If you want to partner with us on the show, email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the latest news surrounding Saturday's lockout conversations between the league and the players. There are some things that bothered him about how things went down in Jupiter today. Visit gaglionebros.com to view their entire menu and find their two location's phone numbers/addresses! YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Talking Friars YouTube page for free year round Padres content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgJHFZPJpuyVyG_skyD0F6w SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingfriars Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingfriars PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaslamp-ball-for-san-diego-padres-fans/id1564530100 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wBT7eDHQEF2nBjpkV1bht?si=-eXhrwUfQY6vYYYtm2-jCQ If you want to partner with us on the show, email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives his frustrated thoughts on another day of lockout discussions that went nowhere between the owners and the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo's former producer to talk about his relationship with Russo, his thoughts on how the lockout discussions are going, which player should AJ Preller sign: Kris Bryant or Nick Castellanos, the grade he'd give Preller based on his rebuild, and if Derek Jeter was actually better than Tony Gwynn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden is joined by Padres minor league pitcher Kevin Kopps, who discusses his time at Arkansas, a funny story about A.J. Preller scouting him at the SEC tournament, what his communication was like with Ruben Niebla before the lockout, his living conditions and reaction to MLB not paying minor leaguers in Spring Training, and what his main goal is for the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden and Jacob Zimmermann discuss Adrian Gonzalez wanting to retire a Padre but the team preventing it from happening, Tommy Pham willing to play first base, whether or not AJ Preller should go after Kyle Schwarber in free agency, and how MLB can make the All-Star Game more entertaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden tells you if he would try to acquire Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow once the lockout ends before getting to a mailbag question regarding Wil Myers as a possible trade candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on if free agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki is really worth $12-15 million over the course of a long-term contract when he hasn't played a game in the major leagues yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with former Padres infielder Adam Rosales to discuss his current managing gig with the A's organization, how great of a manager Bob Melvin was for him, what Wil Myers was like as a leader, his and Wil's eating habits, and his unique relationship with former manager Andy Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on some of the untouchables and touchables at the top of the Padres farm system before deciding on who he'd rather give up in a Eric Hosmer deal between MacKenzie Gore and Luis Campusano. Plus, he answers mailbag questions about the season timeline and how much Hosmer will hurt the team in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on the Padres potentially trading for Rays outfielder Austin Meadows once the lockout ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on the latest meeting between the league and MLB Players Association after lashing out at the owners for their actions towards minor leaguers during Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden breaks down everything Rob Manfred told the media on Tuesday at the owner's meetings before giving you his thoughts on the Padres being interested in a certain power hitting outfielder post-lockout and the front office not believing in Eric Hosmer anymore. Then, he goes through his major takeaways from Keith Law's top 20 Padres prospects list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with Kevin Charity of MadFriars for some minor league baseball talk. They discussed the following topics: "Colossal" negative of the lockout MacKenzie Gore latest CJ Abrams position update Robert Hassell III timeline and scouting report The minor concern about Mike Shildt's role in SD Overview of Jarlin Susana and the remainder of Padres' 2022 international signing class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden goes through five of the most regrettable deals Padres GM AJ Preller has made and concludes by selecting the one trade he'd undo if he had the chance to do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives his appreciation to you on his 100th episode before discussing a hypothetical Trey Mancini acquisition and ESPN's top 100 players of all time list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you the latest on the CBA/lockout talks between Major League Baseball and the Players Association before telling you what is making him so frustrated about these "heated" discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since it's episode 98 of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden figured it would be nice to look back on the '98 Padres season and give some props to some of the lesser known players who shouldn't be forgotten for the role they played in the 1998 NL Championship season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a fun episode for you today, as Ben Fadden gives his thoughts about whether or not Tony Gwynn would have hit .400 in 1994 if the season didn't stop in August. Do you agree with his opinion? Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all of the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden sits down with The Pitching Ninja to discuss how talented the Padres pitching staff is, Yu Darvish as a person, and what the problems with the baseball Hall of Fame voting are after the 2022 results were announced on Tuesday. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing on YouTube for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden also reacts to the latest CBA updates after Tuesday's bargaining session. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives a quick update on the lockout before getting into why Joe Musgrove deserves an extension and what a possible extension could look like Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with Manny Machado's trainer, Nick Soto, to discuss what helps Manny Machado stay healthy every year, his workout routines in the offseason and during the season, his diet, and his mentality going to work every day. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all of the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Franmil Reyes' recent Padres Twitter activity and goes back to the 2019 trade he was involved in. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to the YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden talks with former San Diego Padres pitcher Tyson Ross to talk about if he's still trying to pitch in the major leagues, the best moments of his career, what former Padres pitching coach Darren Balsley is up to, what Matt Kemp was like as a teammate, AJ Preller as a person, and his post playing career desires. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives his thoughts on a fan's submitted trade proposal involving the Padres and Royals before giving you his answers to Dennis Lin's Padres fan survey. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you this thoughts on the latest CBA news and Eric Hosmer's wife replying to Padres fans on Twitter before breaking down why the Padres probably won't be trading for A's first baseman Matt Olson before Opening Day. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with David Samson to discuss a variety of topics, including: When Barry Bonds made a situation about himself Padres ownership's spending habits Peter Seidler and Ron Fowler's "blind loyalty" to AJ Preller Was Manny Machado's contract an overpay? What Preller is like behind the scenes negotiating deals Why Samson wouldn't sign Kris Bryant or Nick Castellanos Where the Padres stack up in the NL West Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need and want! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on a recent report that the Padres had interest in hiring Carlos Beltran to be a coach. Also, former GM Jim Bowden released his top 25 remaining free agents article and had some interesting players that are fits for the Friars. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden and Jacob Zimmermann are back together to talk about the anniversary of Jerry Coleman's death, Ken Rosenthal getting dumped by MLB Network, and Eric Hosmer's big wedding before getting into Jake Peavy's Hall of Fame chances. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Cameron Maybin's retirement and Ken Rosenthal not returning to MLB Network before telling you his 2022 Hall of Fame ballot (if he had one). Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram after subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with Jacob Redondo to talk about the Padres future--including the status of Mike Clevinger's rehab, Luis Campusano and Eric Hosmer potentially being on the move, and what an ideal offseason would be for the Friars when all things are said and done! Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram before subscribing to our YouTube channel for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the day the 2021 Holiday Bowl was canceled, Ben Fadden breaks down Tony Gwynn's legendary career, specifically the prime of his career where he had two great chances of winning the MVP award over the player who actually won. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! We also have a YouTube channel so subscribe to that as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts on Bob Melvin's new coaching staff before getting into what his number one Padres signing wish is this Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden discussed a possible trade that the Padres and Red Sox could execute. It involves Eric Hosmer and Luis Campusano on the Padres side of things, which could be enticing to Boston. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden got the chance to catch up with Padres starter Clayton Richard. The following topics were discussed: Clayton's coaching career Is he retired for good? Looking back at the 2009 Peavy-White Sox trade involving Clayton "Very disappointing" 2010 finish Could've the 2010 team won the World Series if they made the postseason? AJ Preller behind the scenes Clayton's thoughts on the current Padres roster & Bob Melvin Lockout "not healthy" for the game Hosmer clubhouse rift Make sure to follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 78 of the Talking Friars podcast, Ben Fadden discusses the following topics: -The Padres new bench coach hire -Why a lockout is happening right now -The players perspective -The league and owners perspective -Breaking down the Players and League statements -When will there be a resolution? Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with you on MLB Lockout Eve to discuss the following topics: Padres offseason moves thus far Signing of Luis Garcia Melancon going to Dbacks in confusing move Will Preller be on the hot seat if Hosmer isn't traded? And more! Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down and talks how wild this MLB free agency has been this offseason before getting into where the Padres stand in the rotation and the bullpen and how they might upgrade in those areas. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his thoughts about Max Scherzer landing with the New York Mets before getting into what that means for the Padres in the NL West. Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram for all the Padres content you need! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden gives you his reaction to the Padres' trade of Adam Frazier to the Seattle Mariners Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram so you don't miss any updates on the Padres offseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden and Jacob Zimmermann go over numerous free agents that the San Diego Padres should consider signing this offseason. There are some interesting names talked about but let us know if you have any other names! Follow @talkingfriars on Twitter and Instagram and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube so you don't miss any Padres content we put out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Fadden sits down with Jesse Agler to discuss what went wrong last season, the surprising hiring of Bob Melvin and what that means for the team going forward, Fernando Tatis Jr. missing out on the MVP, Eric Hosmer’s future, the front office’s goals this offseason, and if a Tommy Pham reunion makes sense! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices