Darren Smith joins Friar Territory host Marty Caswell to discuss San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen speaking at the start of Spring Training today.

The duo dive into how the team can right the ship in 2026, AJ Preller's future and one question to ask MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.

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Darren Smith joins Friar Territory host Marty Caswell to discuss San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen speaking at the start of Spring Training today.
The duo dive into how the team can right the ship in 2026, AJ Preller's future and one question to ask MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
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A San Diego Padres show hosted by longtime Padres reporter Marty Caswell, San Diego radio voice Darren Smith and former Padres All-Star Heath Bell. The trio brings you inside news and analysis on all things Padres. Friar Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

A San Diego Padres show hosted by longtime Padres reporter Marty Caswell, San Diego radio voice Darren Smith and former Padres All-Star Heath Bell. The trio brings you inside news and analysis on all things Padres. Friar Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!

Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Friar Territory: A San Diego Padres Podcast

Craig Stammen speaks, AJ Preller's murky future, Darren Smith joins

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How encouraging was Joe Musgrove's first start since having Tommy John surgery? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss an important outing for Musgrove after a long grind back from the injured list. 

How different should we feel about Jurickson Profar's All-Star season for the Padres in 2024 after he was hit with an 162-game suspension for PED's? Again! Darren and Marty discuss his popularity among Padres fans and the clubhouse and the end of his reputation and career. 

The duo discuss what it's been like watching Fernando Tatis and Juan Soto shine in the WBC, their contagious, electric joy and the inevitable "what could have been" in San Diego had the Padres been able to keep Soto. Darren and Marty also remarked on the connection between team DR's manager Albert Pujols and Tatis. 

Heath Bells stops by to discuss what he saw from Musgrove's start, why he was so high on Randy Vasquez in 2025 and the importance of having a manager that believes in him. 

And why does Heath like Manny Machado batting in front of Tatis? The daily debate on the Padres lineup continues! 

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How encouraging was Joe Musgrove's first start since having Tommy John surgery? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss an important outing for Musgrove after a long grind back from the injured list.&nbsp; How different should we feel about Jurickson Profar's All-Star season for the Padres in 2024 after he was hit with an 162-game suspension for PED's? Again! Darren and Marty discuss his popularity among Padres fans and the clubhouse and the end of his reputation and career.&nbsp; The duo discuss what it's been like watching Fernando Tatis and Juan Soto shine in the WBC, their contagious, electric joy and the inevitable "what could have been" in San Diego had the Padres been able to keep Soto. Darren and Marty also remarked on the connection between team DR's manager Albert Pujols and Tatis.&nbsp; Heath Bells stops by to discuss what he saw from Musgrove's start, why he was so high on Randy Vasquez in 2025 and the importance of having a manager that believes in him.&nbsp; And why does Heath like Manny Machado batting in front of Tatis? The daily debate on the Padres lineup continues!&nbsp; Start your 7-day free trial today at <a href="https://foxone.com">FOXOne.com</a>
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Randy Vasquez makes his case, Musgrove returns, Tatis's WBC joy

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The Padres camp and lineup is dramatically different with their biggest stars, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Mason Miller headed to the World Baseball Classic. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest storylines of the weekend, including bad news on Bryan Hoeing and Joe Musgrove's pending return versus Great Britain. What kind of outcome is A.J. Preller hoping for and what would be best long and short-term for the Padres?

The duo is no longer buying Fernando Tatis in the cleanup spot but who makes the most sense if he moves down in the order? The duo breakdown Craig Stammen's comments on using Jake Cronenworth in the leadoff spot and what kind of spark he wants at the top of the order. Hello, Jackson Merrill? 

Last but not least, why exactly did Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly turn down the Padres, the chance to live in Coronado and all San Diego has to offer for...the desert? Darren has a clear message for the rest of the Zonies.

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The Padres camp and lineup is dramatically different with their biggest stars, Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, and Mason Miller headed to the World Baseball Classic. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest storylines of the weekend, including bad news on Bryan Hoeing and Joe Musgrove's pending return versus Great Britain. What kind of outcome is A.J. Preller hoping for and what would be best long and short-term for the Padres? The duo is no longer buying Fernando Tatis in the cleanup spot but who makes the most sense if he moves down in the order? The duo breakdown Craig Stammen's comments on using Jake Cronenworth in the leadoff spot and what kind of spark he wants at the top of the order. Hello, Jackson Merrill?&nbsp; Last but not least, why exactly did Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly turn down the Padres, the chance to live in Coronado and all San Diego has to offer for...the desert? Darren has a clear message for the rest of the Zonies. Start your 7-day free trial today at <a href="https://foxone.com">FOXOne.com</a>
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Padres Leadoff Quandry

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Michael King was impressive in his Cactus League debut but do the Padres spring training stats really matter? 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss why spring stats only matter for certain players, and confidence in the Padres rotation after a reassuring outing for King. 

The more we talk about Fernando Tatis batting cleanup, the crazier that idea actually sounds. Darren breaks down what the numbers say about the best players in baseball and where they bat and we hear from Padres manager Craig Stammen on the players finding their comfort zone in the order. 

Opening day is exactly a month away. Will we know who the Padres next owner is by then? The latest buzz on the known candidates, which one best suits John Seidler's preferred criteria for San Diego ties, and who insiders predict will be the guy. 

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Michael King was impressive in his Cactus League debut but do the Padres spring training stats really matter?&nbsp; Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss why spring stats only matter for certain players, and confidence in the Padres rotation after a reassuring outing for King.&nbsp; The more we talk about Fernando Tatis batting cleanup, the crazier that idea actually sounds. Darren breaks down what the numbers say about the best players in baseball and where they bat and we hear from Padres manager Craig Stammen on the players finding their comfort zone in the order.&nbsp; Opening day is exactly a month away. Will we know who the Padres next owner is by then? The latest buzz on the known candidates, which one best suits John Seidler's preferred criteria for San Diego ties, and who insiders predict will be the guy.&nbsp; Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
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Do Padres Spring Stats Matter? King's Debut, Latest Ownership Buzz

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Craig Stammen speaks, AJ Preller's murky future, Darren Smith joins

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