On Friar, A San Diego Sportswrap Podcast

This episode was published minutes before news broke of the Padres hiring Bob Melvin. For insight and our reaction check out the special emergency episode. In this one Derek and Darnay discuss the hire of Ruben Niebla a surprising move that has promise (3:54). The guys weigh in on a managerial search that's curious both in the names that have and haven't entered the mix (10:25). How does Ozzie Guillen fit? Thoughts on the World Series winner and how the history of he and other candidates would seemingly make for an odd fit (21:16). Darnay offers a word of advice on tracking Preller's maneuvers (32:22). Where's Bruce Bochy? Derek brings up his notable absence (38:40), before Darnay announces that his indefinite leave from MacKenzie Gore watch (41:42).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'