On Friar, A San Diego Sportswrap Podcast

Our buddy Carlos Ramirez joins the show for the last time to discuss how the Padres are taking shape with a week to go until Opening Day. How's the rotation looking? What about the outfield? And how will Ian Kinsler factor in to the middle infield as the season goes on? Derek chats with reliever Trey Wingenter (28:39). And we play 3 Up, 3 Down (34:39).

The countdown to Opening Day is down to two weeks. Derek and Darnay discuss Paddack's latest gem and how the rotation continues to take shape. Plus, a closer look at what the lineup could be on March 28th. We have a delightful interview with friendly Canadian pitching prospect Cal Quantrill (17:43). And we play another round of 3 Up, 3 Down (25:16).

It isn't a dream. The San Diego Padres have a new third baseman. His name is Manny Machado. And fans are rejoicing. Darnay and Derek bring you the debut episode from Peoria. The biggest free agent acquisition in franchise history is official. The guys give you their thoughts on Machado's introduction, and the reaction from around the clubhouse. Plus we catch up with one of their promising young pitchers, Chris Paddack (13:25). Then Carlos RamÍrez joins us with his takeaways from a few days at Spring Training (24:30).

Darnay and Derek preview the On Friar podcast. They let you know what to expect from the brand new series, brought to you by NBC 7 SportsWrap. The guys are headed to Peoria later this week - and they'll bring you Episode 1 from Spring Training later this week.