Darren Smith joins Friar Territory host Marty Caswell to discuss San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen speaking at the start of Spring Training today.

The duo dive into how the team can right the ship in 2026, AJ Preller's future and one question to ask MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.

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Is the Padres current roster better than it was a year ago at this time? Former Padres reliever Heath Bell says yes. Heath and Marty Caswell break down the extremely talented outfield and why Luis Campusano may finally get his biggest chance under Craig Stammen.

Will Miguel Andujar end up being AJ Preller's biggest off-season acquistion, and how does he fit the team?

But the biggest story hovering over the Padres is who the next owner will be. Heath discusses the disastrous regime of Jeff Moorad, the ensuing fire sale, and why being honest with the players is a major deal.

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The Athletic's Keith Law joins Marty Caswell to break down the San Diego Padres farm system - ranked last by The Athletic. The duo dives into Ethan Salas' 2026 progression after injuries last season, and discuss the other key prospects left in the system. The Athletics' Leo De Vries may add more salt to the wound for Padres fans.

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The San Diego Padres signed veteran left-hander Marco Gonzales to a minor league deal as they continue to make interesting signings on the margins. Marty Caswell, Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down Gonzales' signing and how he could help, discuss why inaccurate Fernando Tatis Jr. trade rumors won't go away, and analyze if anything should be read into Nick Pivetta not having a bobblehead this year.

Plus, Kyle breaks some news about his future with Friar Territory.

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Yu Darvish's future with the San Diego Padres remains unresolved after he refuted a report that he was retiring. Marty Caswell and Kyle Glaser break down the latest on Darvish, including why retirement is still his most likely outcome, his impact on the Padres clubhouse and why he'll still be a part of the organization regardless of whether he remains active. Plus, Randy Jones' Celebration of Life at Petco Park, and the latest listener questions. Friar Territory is the official San Diego Padres podcast of the Foul Territory Network.

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Ethan Salas is the lone Padres prospect who made Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list. Marty Caswell and Kyle Glaser break down Salas' ranking and what he needs to show in 2026, if any other Padres prospects deserved to be ranked the Top 100, and why having only one Top 100 Prospect isn't a reflection on the Padres scouting and player development groups. Plus, a look at Nick Pivetta's trade market in the wake of the Freddy Peralta deal, and Heath Bell joins to answer listener questions.

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Spring training games begin in just over a month and the San Diego Padres still have major question marks. Marty Caswell and Kyle Glaser break down the latest, including why Randy Vasquez and J.P. Sears may actually be ok as the Nos. 4 and 5 starters, how Sung Mun Song's oblique injury affects his Opening Day roster chances, and the Padres' reported pursuit of Nolan Arenado in a trade before he went to Arizona.

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Bud Black is back with the San Diego Padres as a special advisor to baseball operations. The former Padres manager joins Marty Caswell and Kyle Glaser to discuss why he decided to return to the organization, the status of his relationship with A.J. Preller, and what lessons he plans to impact to Craig Stammen as a pitcher making the transition to managing.

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