Are the Padres really in on coveted free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal or is that just a major smokescreen?

Marty Caswell joins Darren Smith from the GM meetings in Las Vegas to discuss the Padres reported interested in Skubal and what it says about Padres ownership. The two also discuss the Padres interest in Japanese stars Shota Imanaga, Seiyka Suzuki and Teruaki Sato, and why one of those signings could result in moving Fernando Tatis to second base permanently. 

How soon does AJ Preller need answer from Yu Darvish on his future? Darren and Marty discuss some of the biggest rumblings from the meetings, and the mutual boon of signing Randy Arozarena or Seiya Suzuki in the outfield.

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Are the Padres really in on coveted free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal or is that just a major smokescreen? Marty Caswell joins Darren Smith from the GM meetings in Las Vegas to discuss the Padres reported interested in Skubal and what it says about Padres ownership. The two also discuss the Padres interest in Japanese stars Shota Imanaga, Seiyka Suzuki and Teruaki Sato,&nbsp;and why one of those signings could result in moving Fernando Tatis to second base permanently. How soon does AJ Preller need answer from Yu Darvish on his future? Darren and Marty discuss some of the biggest rumblings from the meetings, and the mutual boon of signing Randy Arozarena or Seiya Suzuki in the outfield.
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Are Padres really in on Skubal? Latest buzz from the GM meetings 

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Michael King vs. Freddy Peralta? Will someone not named the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest news from the first week of MLB free agency, and it involves Padres special assistant A.J. Ellis leaving for Andy Green and the New York. 

The two discuss the surprising lack of moves in baseball free agency as the GM meeting looms, and a report that the Dodgers might not actually be players for Tarik Skubal. Marty and Darren then break down The Athletic's free agent projections surrounding notable players such as Michael King, Ty France, and Nick Pivetta. 

Will a team really pay the top reliever on the market, Adrian Morejon over $100 million dollars in free agency? There may not be a more intriguing pitcher on the market that brings vastly contrasting market projections. The duo discuss what amount would make sense for the Padres to retain Morejon, and the biggest question they want answered from Preller at the GM meetings.

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Michael King vs. Freddy Peralta? Will someone not named the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest news from the first week of MLB free agency, and it involves Padres special assistant A.J. Ellis leaving for Andy Green and the New York. The two discuss the surprising lack of moves in baseball free agency as the GM meeting looms, and a report that the Dodgers might not actually be players for Tarik Skubal. Marty and Darren then break down The Athletic's free agent projections surrounding notable players such as Michael King, Ty France, and Nick Pivetta. Will a team really pay the top reliever on the market, Adrian Morejon over $100 million dollars in free agency? There may not be a more intriguing pitcher on the market that brings vastly contrasting market projections. The duo discuss what amount would make sense for the Padres to retain Morejon, and the biggest question they want answered from Preller at the GM meetings. Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow&nbsp;

100 Million for Adrian Morejon? King vs Peralta, AJ Ellis leaves Padres for Mets

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Padres free agency is officially underway! 

The Athletic's Keith Law joins Marty Caswell and Darren Smith to break down his top 40 MLB free agents, why he ranked Michael King 10th overall, and what kind of value he brings to a team. Keith breaks down this year's qualifying offers, why it's so unusual to see relievers receive the QO, why it could make sense for Adrian Morejon to accept it and if he could be a successful closer. 

Would and should the Padres consider trading Mason Miller given the relative depth of their bullpen and obvious roster needs? Keith makes the case for moving Miller and why it's a huge mistake to give relievers long-term deals. What kind of deal can Ty France expect after a career season with the Padres? 

Are teams more likely to make a flurry of moves before the projected December lockout? Darren, Keith and Marty discuss the biggest factors that lie ahead, and what the Padres should do with Ethan Salas, Luis Campusano, and Freddy Fermin.

Padres free agency is officially underway! The Athletic's Keith Law joins Marty Caswell and Darren Smith to break down his top 40 MLB free agents, why he ranked Michael King 10th overall, and what kind of value he brings to a team. Keith breaks down this year's qualifying offers, why it's so unusual to see relievers receive the QO, why it could make sense for Adrian Morejon to accept it and if he could be a successful closer. Would and should the Padres consider trading Mason Miller given the relative depth of their bullpen and obvious roster needs? Keith makes the case for moving Miller and why it's a huge mistake to give relievers long-term deals. What kind of deal can Ty France expect after a career season with the Padres?&nbsp; Are teams more likely to make a flurry of moves before the projected December lockout? Darren, Keith and Marty discuss the biggest factors that lie ahead, and what the Padres should do with Ethan Salas, Luis Campusano, and Freddy Fermin.

Padres free agency, can Adrian Morejon close? Keith Law joins the show

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It didn't take long for the Padres most valuable starting pitcher to opt out of his contract, but can the Friars find a way to re-sign him? 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell put a wrap on the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, Pat Murphy's full circle moment, and Padres ace Michael King opting out of his contract. Marty and Darren discuss if the Padres will be able to re-sign him, if they should re-sign him, the likelihood of the Padres picking up Nick Pivetta's option, and the paper thin rotation should both depart. 

Will the Padres extend Adrian Morejon a qualifying offer and will Yuki Matsui opt out? The two discuss The Athletic ranking the Padres as the 18th best roster in baseball should they lose all of their current free agents. How aggressive will the Padres new ownership group be? The two discuss why we're finally about to learn more about Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, and the impending lockout.

It didn't take long for the Padres most valuable starting pitcher to opt out of his contract, but can the Friars find a way to re-sign him? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell put a wrap on the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series, Pat Murphy's full circle moment, and Padres ace Michael King opting out of his contract. Marty and Darren discuss if the Padres will be able to re-sign him, if they should re-sign him, the likelihood of the Padres picking up Nick Pivetta's option, and the paper thin rotation should both depart. Will the Padres extend Adrian Morejon a qualifying offer and will Yuki Matsui opt out? The two discuss The Athletic ranking the Padres as the 18th best roster in baseball should they lose all of their current free agents. How aggressive will the Padres new ownership group be? The two discuss why we're finally about to learn more about Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano, and the impending lockout.

Will the Padres re-sign Michael King? Era of new Padres owners is underway 

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Congratulations, Milwaukee Brewers and congratulations Padres? Ok, we're joking, kind of. Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to discuss what the Brewers playoff dominance says about how well the Padres played them in the NLDS.

Kyle discusses his piece on what teams use the most scouts, and how the Padres rank among teams at the top like the Yankees, Rays and Brewers.

The three discuss the upcoming free agency frenzy that will start just after the World Series, which outside players make the most sense, if the Padres should pay Michael King and what lessons they can take from the Brewers on developing and keeping young talent.

Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss if the Padres are more likely to make a splash in trades versus free agency, and if Michael King is more likely to choose a team before the lockout.

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Congratulations, Milwaukee Brewers and congratulations Padres? Ok, we're joking, kind of. Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to discuss what the Brewers playoff dominance says about how well the Padres played them in the NLDS.
Kyle discusses his piece on what teams use the most scouts, and how the Padres rank among teams at the top like the Yankees, Rays and Brewers.
The three discuss the upcoming free agency frenzy that will start just after the World Series, which outside players make the most sense, if the Padres should pay Michael King and what lessons they can take from the Brewers on developing and keeping young talent.
Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss if the Padres are more likely to make a splash in trades versus free agency, and if Michael King is more likely to choose a team before the lockout.
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How do Padres scouts stack up with other MLB teams? Free agent wish list

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The San Diego Padres will look a lot different in 2027. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the five Padres who are not likely to return to the Padres in 2027. Is Nick Pivetta on that list? 

How about Michael King, widely presumed to be the best pitcher in free agency not named Tarik Skubal? Marty and Darren also discuss the Padres biggest three free agents, and how the future of Adrian Morejon could impact Padres free agency decisions.

Peter Seidler's indelible mark on the Padres was signing Manny Machado and changing the trajectory of the Padres. What will be the first big impression for Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Felciiano? Marty and Darren discuss an important off-season and why so many baseball insiders are expecting an early flurry of activity. 

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The San Diego Padres will look a lot different in 2027. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell break down the five Padres who are not likely to return to the Padres in 2027. Is Nick Pivetta on that list? How about Michael King, widely presumed to be the best pitcher in free agency not named Tarik Skubal? Marty and Darren also discuss the Padres biggest three free agents, and how the future of Adrian Morejon could impact Padres free agency decisions. Peter Seidler's indelible mark on the Padres was signing Manny Machado and changing the trajectory of the Padres. What will be the first big impression for Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Felciiano? Marty and Darren discuss an important off-season and why so many baseball insiders are expecting an early flurry of activity.&nbsp; Use our code 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 Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow&nbsp;

Five Padres who WON'T return in 2027

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How busy will the Padres be once the World Series ends and free agency starts? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres biggest internal free agents, hello Michael King, and how aggressive the Padres should be before the lockout. 

The two discuss MLB trade rumors list on Padres mutual options, who's returning and who's not, and if this could be the year that Jake Cronenworth is traded. How much of Cronenworth's future will be determined by Fernando Tatis's desire to play second base?

Marty and Darren discuss why the Padres are better off with Tatis in right field, and the Padres best options in left field. Could the Padres bring back Luis Rengifo or Ramon Laureano? Darren discusses why Randy Arozarena is atop his free agent wish list in left field.

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How busy will the Padres be once the World Series ends and free agency starts? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the Padres biggest internal free agents, hello Michael King, and how aggressive the Padres should be before the lockout. The two discuss MLB trade rumors list on Padres mutual options, who's returning and who's not, and if this could be the year that Jake Cronenworth is traded. How much of Cronenworth's future will be determined by Fernando Tatis's desire to play second base? Marty and Darren discuss why the Padres are better off with Tatis in right field, and the Padres best options in left field. Could the Padres bring back Luis Rengifo or Ramon Laureano? Darren discusses why Randy Arozarena is atop his free agent wish list in left field.
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Padres catchers decisions, who's in LF? Biggest internal free agents

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Does the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Dodgers in the NLCS ease or enhance the pain of the Padres fans? 

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell reflect on the Brewers domination over the "dinosaur" Dodgers, what it says about the Padres considering how closely they played the Dodgers,  and how another small market team finding success could fuel the arguments around the upcoming CBA. 

The two then discuss A.J. Preller's season-ending press conference, what he had to say about Ty France's value, how Joe Musgrove might be used in 2027, and the big decision Yu Darvish has to make about his future. 

Marty and Darren hear from Preller on the Padres interesting off-season and the big priority of re-signing ace Michael King.

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Does the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Dodgers in the NLCS ease or enhance the pain of the Padres fans? Darren Smith and Marty Caswell reflect on the Brewers domination over the "dinosaur" Dodgers, what it says about the Padres considering how closely they played the Dodgers,&nbsp; and how another small market team finding success could fuel the arguments around the upcoming CBA.&nbsp; The two then discuss A.J. Preller's season-ending press conference, what he had to say about Ty France's value, how Joe Musgrove might be used in 2027, and the big decision Yu Darvish has to make about his future. Marty and Darren hear from Preller on the Padres interesting off-season and the big priority of re-signing ace Michael King. Use our code 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 Ready to save time and win more jobs? For a limited time only, our listeners get 50% OFF their first 3 months at <a href="http://housecallpro.com/FOUL">HousecallPro.com/FOUL</a> #ad

AJ Preller talks off-season, will Padres re-sign Ty France? 

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The playoffs continue but the Padres offseason questions are just beginning. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss what stands out about the Brewers 2-0 lead over the Dodgers in the NLCS, and who benefits from three smaller market teams remaining in the playoffs. 

The two discuss the projected arbitration numbers for some key Padres players including Gavin Sheets, Mason Miller, Luis Campusano and Ty France. How many catchers will the Padres carry in 2027, and is there an obvious tandem should Michael King leave in free agency? 

Marty and Darren how King clearly elevated himself as the ace and leader of the Padres clubhouse, how big a priority it is to sign him and what we learned about Nick Pivetta's comeback. King discusses the Padres close knit clubhouse and why San Diego has become a second home for him.

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The playoffs continue but the Padres offseason questions are just beginning. Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss what stands out about the Brewers 2-0 lead over the Dodgers in the NLCS, and who benefits from three smaller market teams remaining in the playoffs. The two discuss the projected arbitration numbers for some key Padres players including Gavin Sheets, Mason Miller, Luis Campusano and Ty France. How many catchers will the Padres carry in 2027, and is there an obvious tandem should Michael King leave in free agency? Marty and Darren how King clearly elevated himself as the ace and leader of the Padres clubhouse, how big a priority it is to sign him and what we learned about Nick Pivetta's comeback. King discusses the Padres close knit clubhouse and why San Diego has become a second home for him. Ready to save time and win more jobs? For a limited time only, our listeners get 50% OFF their first 3 months at <a href="http://housecallpro.com/FOUL">HousecallPro.com/FOUL</a> #ad Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Follow us on X: @MartyCaswell Follow us on X: @DSmithShow&nbsp;

Padres biggest offseason priorities starts with Michael King 

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The San Diego Padres postseason dreams ended in a painful, similar fashion to their last two exits, but why is there reason for true optimism heading into 2027? 

Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to put a cap on the 2026 Padres, where the organization improved the most, and how Craig Stammen made the biggest change from his predecessor Mike Shildt. 

The three discuss what went wrong in the NLDS versus the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers, why it was a mistake to pull Walker Buehler in game four, how Bradgley Rodriguez was used in the series and if it was a mistake to let Mason Miller attempt a two-inning save. 

Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss the offense being stymied in the playoffs for the third straight year, and the encouraging steps made by Fernando. Tatis and Jackson Merrill.

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The San Diego Padres postseason dreams ended in a painful, similar fashion to their last two exits, but why is there reason for true optimism heading into 2027? Marty Caswell and Darren Smith welcome in Kyle Glaser to put a cap on the 2026 Padres, where the organization improved the most, and how Craig Stammen made the biggest change from his predecessor Mike Shildt. The three discuss what went wrong in the NLDS versus the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers, why it was a mistake to pull Walker Buehler in game four, how Bradgley Rodriguez was used in the series and if it was a mistake to let Mason Miller attempt a two-inning save. Darren, Marty, and Kyle discuss the offense being stymied in the playoffs for the third straight year, and the encouraging steps made by Fernando. Tatis and Jackson Merrill.
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Where did Padres improve in 2026? Kyle Glaser recaps playoffs exit

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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!

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