On Friar, A San Diego Sportswrap Podcast

It's no longer too early to draw conclusions about the 2022 Padres - so what does their latest slump suggest about this year's squad? Derek and Darnay discuss their recent struggles, and share some alarming numbers. They discuss the ceiling of the squad as currently constructed, and the need for a deadline deal. If only there was a flashy center fielder in El Paso that could help... The guys also touch on recent pitching struggles, a key series against the Giants, and the arrival of San Diego's City Connect uniforms.To join the #OnFriar conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp) and Derek (@DerekNBCSD).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.