San Diego Padres depth players made or broke the 2025 season, but why do veterans consistently decline after joining the organization?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the stark contrast between success stories like Gavin Sheets and Bryce Johnson versus catastrophic failures including Jason Hayward, an epic collapse from Jose Iglesias, and a glut of inadequate left field production until Ramon Laureano showed up. Javi also examines a troubling pattern of failed acquisitions — from old (Adam Frazier) to new (seriously Iglesias was SO bad) — revealing how the Padres have become a "stars and scrubs" team. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro

2:34 Gavin Sheets and Bryce Johnson

9:59 Allllllllll the bad, folks

15:49 Jose Iglesias: One of Baseball's Worst

21:25 Stars and Scrubs: The Padres Problem

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San Diego Padres catching was a disaster in 2025, ranking among MLB's worst. How can the organization finally solve this glaring weakness?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down Martin Maldonado's catastrophic negative WAR season, the costly Freddy Fermin trade that surrendered Stephen Kolek and Ryan Bergert, and why Luis Campusano never received a legitimate opportunity despite veteran failures. Javi also dives deeper into the Padres' organizational struggles at the position since 2019 — where they've been the 5th worst among ALL teams since 2019 — as well as top prospect Ethan Salas's development timeline and potential free agent targets like J.T. Realmuto, Danny Jansen, and Victor Caratini. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro

5:38 Why did Maldonado keep getting playing time?

11:13 Padres catching compared to other teams

18:20 Why didn't they try Luis Campusano more

20:22 Ethan Salas remains a valuable lottery ticket

23:26 Free agent catching options for next season

26:29 Final thoughts on improving the position

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San Diego Padres fans face a seismic shift as the Seidler family announces plans to sell the team just one year after Peter Seidler's death. Will new ownership maintain the competitive payroll, or is a rebuild on the horizon?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the Kyle Hart re-signing and what it signals about Mason Miller's potential conversion to starter. The discussion tackles realistic free agency expectations given the Padres' depleted farm system, why major trades for stars like Tariq Skubal aren't feasible, the complex ownership dynamics with the Seidler family, and why certain star free agents — including some Japanese stars — likely won't be in the Padres price range. Go Padres.

0:00 Intro

1:32 Kyle Hart Re-Signing Analysis

13:13 Listener Comments on Seidler Family Sale

20:26 Murata Murakami Free Agency Discussion

23:30 Seidler Family Debate

26:02 Evaluating Padres Contract Situations

31:06 CBA Lockout Correction and Upcoming Content

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San Diego Padres ownership shocks baseball world as the Seidler family announces they're exploring a sale of the franchise—just two years after Peter Seidler's death. Could this signal an end of the Padres golden era?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the bombshell news. The discussion examines what this means for Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and the team's payroll philosophy moving forward, AJ Preller's future as GM, Craig Stammen's managerial hire, the Sheil Seidler lawsuit in retrospect, the team's rotation needs with Michael King potentially departing, and concerns about reverting to pre-2019 irrelevance. Javi also responds to listener questions about free agency targets like Ranger Suarez and trade possibilities for Freddy Peralta.

0:00 Intro

0:32 Breaking News: Seidler Family Exploring Sale

9:47 What This Means for Padres Future

18:54 Listener questions!

28:34 Uncertain Times for Padres Fans Ahead

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The 2026 MLB free agency class is loaded with potential bargains, traps, and forgotten names that could reshape rosters. Which aging sluggers are about to get overpaid, and which undervalued players represent the smartest investments?

Javier Reyes and guest Paul Holden break down the most intriguing free agents through a slew of award categories, analyzing players like Eugenio Suarez, Gleyber Torres, Jorge Polanco, and Josh Naylor. The discussion covers the current state of second basemen, which power hitters are masking declining plate discipline with home runs, and how the Colorado Rockies' organizational dysfunction is crippling their offseason strategy. Other topics include warning signs for trap contracts, undervalued multi-year performers, and whether or not it's worth betting on Javi's arch nemesis Luis Arraez. Go Padres.

1:32 Intro-Rockies Front Office Chaos Continues

4:38 I Totally Forgot This Guy Was a Free Agent

16:53 The biggest trap free agents

25:33 Bargain options

32:40 Luis Arraez to Colorado Makes Sense

34:12 Brandon Woodruff and outro

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San Diego Padres shock the baseball world with Craig Stammen as their new manager. Will this unconventional hire lead to October success or repeat past mistakes?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the divisive Stammen hiring, examining why AJ Preller chose an inexperienced former reliever over more notable candidates. The discussion also covers some news with Fernando Tatis Jr.'s second Platinum Glove award and whether his defensive excellence compensates for offensive inconsistencies, as well as the concerning news about Albert Pujols' connection to the Tyler Skaggs case and how it may have impacted his managerial prospects. Javi then gets into some listener reaction in the mailbag, revealing deep divisions about Preller's decade-long tenure—from his big-money signings of Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts to his pattern of hiring inexperienced managers, and more! Go Padres.

0:31 Intro

2:02 Albert Pujols and Tyler Skaggs trial

4:04 Fernando Tatis Jr wins Platinum Glove

9:46 Listener reactions to Stammen hiring

20:32 Analyzing AJ Preller's managerial hiring history

28:38 Should Padres change their uniform colors?

29:39 Upcoming week preview and final thoughts

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San Diego Padres shock the baseball world by naming Craig Stammen—a former reliever with zero managerial experience—as their new skipper. Will this unconventional hire backfire spectacularly, or has GM AJ Preller finally learned from past mistakes?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the stunning decision, examining whether Stammen will simply become another front office puppet or can command respect from stars like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. The analysis covers Stammen's playing career with the Padres, comparisons to previous managers Bob Melvin and Mike Shildt, and why many fans wanted Albert Pujols instead. Key discussions include the risks of hiring someone who "didn't initially put himself forward as a candidate," the challenges of managing a championship-caliber roster as a rookie skipper, and whether this move signals continued dysfunction or genuine organizational growth. Go Padres.

1:32 Craig Stammen hired as Padres manager

7:36 Concerns about front office puppet manager

16:46 Getting into more mailbag!

25:28 Xander Bogaerts contract discussion

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