On Friar, A San Diego Sportswrap Podcast

Craig Stammen is back, FanFest is on deck, and Spring Training is a month away. Derek suggests another flashy move will happen before Opening Day (2:38). And they discuss Craig Stammen's three-year deal and why he could be in a position to be more effective in 2020 (5:49). Plus - we're going to get a chance to hear from a bunch of Padres at FanFest. Derek and Darnay pass along questions they have for Chris Paddack, Manny Machado, Jayce Tingler and others.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The calendar says 2020, and the year the Padres are expected to start competing has arrived. With that in mind Derek and Darnay passed along New Year's Resolutions for the club. Hear what guys like AJ Preller, Jayce Tingler, Chris Paddack, Manny Machado and others have to do turn things around. And Darnay explains why Fernando Tatis Jr. (Happy Birthday!) needs to be boring.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

Rumors of Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, David Price, Kris Bryant ... is it all smoke and mirrors or are the Padres thinking about pulling off another mammoth trade?

Baseball's Winter Meetings were eventful - just not for the Padres. Derek and Darnay continue their Tour de Oggi's in Carmel Mountain where they discuss a busy (and profitable) week for Scott Boras. The guys discuss a couple Padres headlines from the action in downtown San Diego (5:40). At least the Dodgers didn't land a star either (13:51), at least not yet. What do we think about the moves A.J. Preller has made? The guys talk about where the roster stands, and whether they believe Preller and Jayce Tingler about the 'depth and quality' of their pitching staff (17:29). Plus - they take questions from the crowd at Oggi's, on the topics of Tingler, Wil Myers, World Series and more.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at

AJ Preller made another move Thursday night, and it's the most promising of a busy couple weeks of transactions. Darnay chats about the Tommy Pham trade with Fernando Ramirez - filling in for Derek. What weaknesses does the veteran outfielder address? And who is Jake Cronenworth? The guys discuss the departure of Hunter Renfroe, and the team taking a backseat while others bid on free agent starting pitchers. What do we make of Preller's moves? Plus an update on Jayce Tingler's coaching staff. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

Things have quieted down for the Padres, so the guys took time to discuss how likely certain players are to end up wearing brown. What percentage chance do you give Wil Myers to be back? What about Luis Urias? Or Cal Quantrill? The guys go down the list, and also explore a trade option and some free agent possibilities.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres went Back to Brown, and the fellas had the perfect guest on to break down the team's new/old look. First, Derek and Darnay discuss the latest rumblings in free agency and some ways to solidify the roster (1:40). They then caught up with Paul Lukas, the founder of Uni Watch, for his thoughts on the Padres unveiling ceremony, and the three new uniforms they had on display (18:21). Paul provided his expert insight on the new uniforms, what he liked and what he wasn't crazy about. And how the move sets the team apart. The guys then wrap things up with more discussion on the uniforms, and what they represent for the club (39:35).To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV sh

The Padres new skipper is in place, now free agency takes the spotlight. Derek gives his thoughts on the Jayce Tingler hire, and the guys discuss the additions to Tingler's coaching staff. Derek and Darnay then turn their attention to the big name pitchers on the free agent market, and say what percentage chance they think the Padres have of landing Stephen Strasburg and Gerrit Cole (12:22). What if they strike out on those two? They discuss backup options, like Cole Hamels and Zack Wheeler (27:18). Plus, a brief chat about the color brown (39:47).To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres showed off their new skipper, Jayce Tingler. Darnay was joined by Todd Strain and Fernando Ramirez to break down what we heard from Tingler. What did we learn about him and his background? What impressed us? What concerns us? The guys discuss it all. Plus, we hear from General Manager A.J. Preller on the characteristic that gives him most confidence in his new manager, and if they ever looked at Tingler as a member of someone else's staff (13:35). But the highlight of the day was Ron Fowler's time with the media, where the team owner once agains stated firmly that it's time to put embarrassing play behind them and win. His comments are can't miss (19:05).To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/Sports

In another emergency episode of On Friar the guys discuss the news of Jayce Tingler becoming the Padres next skipper. What do we know about him? And what does the pick mean for General Manager A.J. Preller? Derek, Darnay and Todd discuss the hire, the challenge ahead of the new manager, and what else needs to be done to bring a winner to San Diego.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres have played it close to the vest in their search for a new skipper. Derek and Darnay process the developments of the last few weeks, and what it indicates about the team's direction (1:15). Darnay questions what AJ Preller is prioritizing in their top candidates (4:49). And we take a look at where things stand with Tingler, Washington and even Bochy (10:51). Is it fair to say the names in the running for the job have been underwhelming? The guys discuss (17:15). Plus a 2019 season edition of 3 Up, 3 Down featuring Andres Munoz, Chris Paddack, sugar cane chops and more (34:02). To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35

The Tour de Oggi's continues with a stop in Santee. Derek and Darnay discuss the bizarre Jacob Nix news (1:00), before turning their attention to the Padres search for a new skipper (6:04). They take a look at the names in discussion, and the factors that could play into A.J. Preller's decision. In 3 Up, 3 Down Derek gives his top three and bottom three candidates for the job (26:52). And they wrap up by discussing the Dodgers game five loss and the playoff drama we've seen so far (34:42). To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

With Derek on the 10-Day Injured List, Darnay catches up with one of the biggest Padres fans at NBC 7 - Morning Anchor Greg Bledsoe. First Darnay touches on the latest news around the team's search for a new manager (1:27). Then he chats with Greg (6:42). They discuss living next door to Petco, and their impressions after seeing top prospects at the Don Welke On Deck Classic (11:08). Greg explains why he's remaining optimistic about the future despite a discouraging 2019 season. Then they talk about NBC 7's newest podcast, 'Today in San Diego' (23:07).To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

Derek and Darnay bid farewell to Petco Park, following a disappointing final home series of the season. The guys discuss Fernando Tatis Jr., who spent time with the media after their 1-0 loss to the Dodgers (1:26). It was a somber mood after the Petco finale, they wrap up the game and what the end of the season means looking ahead to 2020 (7:11). Plus, a look at the manager search, including one guy who has already taken his name out of the discussion (17:00). And another edition of 3 Up, 3 Down featuring Rod Barajas, Joey Lucchesi, Seth Mejias-Brean and more. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Padres fired their skipper with eight games left in the 2019 season. We discuss why and who will get the gig in 2020 and beyond.

The Padres are limping to the finish line. Derek and Darnay discuss what reasons Padres fans still have to head out to Petco for the team's final homestand (1:37). Plus, Eric Lauer continues to struggle at Coors Field (7:05). On the bright side Garrett Richards, Chris Paddack and Dinelson Lamet were phenomenal on consecutive nights. The guys discuss their performances, and what it means for the rotation moving forward (14:19). Plus, 3 Up 3 Down featuring Andy Green, Greg Garcia, David Bednar and more. The guys wrap things up with their thoughts (and spoilers) from Season 3 of Stranger Things (46:43). To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San D

Derek and Darnay's Tour de Oggi's continues at Liberty Station. The guys start wondering what next season's brown uniforms will look like (3:25). Then they turn their attention to Chris Paddack, and the question of whether the team should shut him down after a third stellar start took him beyond 135 innings on the season (10:46). On the flip side, Cal Quantrill is struggling (17:22). And if there's a spot in the rotation to fill, the guys discuss the team's options (21:54). Plus, they answer a couple questions about Taylor Trammell and Wil Myers (26:52). Plus, 3 Up 3 Down featuring Myers, Kirby, #PadresTwitter, Andres Munoz and more (33:41).To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly

Chris Paddack looks like Chris Paddack again, but what about the rest of the Padres starting rotation? Derek and Darnay speculate about what veteran pitcher the team could add in the offseason (1:19). They also take a stab at what five guys could make up the rotation in 2020 (8:30). Plus, a look at how much longer the Sheriff will pitch this season after two stellar starts (26:50). Plus, another edition of 3 Up, 3 Down featuring Wil Myers, Hunter Renfroe, Greg Garcia and more.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.

The Friars are nowhere near as good as we were hoping for. So is it time to replace the skipper? We discuss the options and offer a possible replacement as the 2019 season enters its final month.

The Padres are out of the playoff picture, but there's still some good that can be done with the remainder of the season. Derek and Darnay give a 'Wish List' for the rest of the 2019 season (6:10), with goals for the team and individual players. A friend of the show interrupts the guys demanding a final win total (29:02). And they take a stab at guessing which Padre will make club history in the coming week (32:50). Plus, 3 Up 3 Down featuring Austin Hedges, Kirby Yates, Andy Green, Strikeouts and more. To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD). Or interact live during the podcast livestream on NBC 7 San Diego's Facebook every Thursday afternoon.Catch NBC 7's San Diego Padres analysis at NBC7.com/OnFriar and all sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.