SHAKE-UP: Could the San Diego Padres MOVE Fernando Tatis Jr. DOWN in the Lineup?

San Diego Padres fans face a pressing question: should Fernando Tatis Jr. move down in the batting order? Javier Reyes examines the bold possibility of shifting Tatis from his usual leadoff spot, digging into advanced stats, his explosive skill set, and how new manager Craig Stammen might shake things up. With Xander Bogaerts and Manny Machado also in the mix, can a fresh approach to the lineup unlock more run production?

Javi also responds to more questions and comments in the mailbag section, covering the Padres’ low-key offseason moves, the health and potential of pitchers like Joe Musgrove, Michael King, and Nick Pivetta, whether Walker Buehler is truly cooked, Manny Machado's "attitude" problems, the team's inconsistency with driving in runs, and more! Go Padres.

00:00 — Intro

1:15 — Tatis Jr. Batting Order

11:23 — Mailbag: Pitching & Roster Moves

22:23 — Bullpen Depth & Padres Consistency

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