Best Derek Soto Podcasts (2024)

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Should We Be Mad at Manny? Is Waldron The Ace? Everyone's Hurt 52:37

6d ago52:37

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The Padres are back home from a tough road trip. Derek lets us know the vibe in the clubhouse ahead of the Brewers series? Manny didn't hustle. But then he did. And now everyone is writing and talking about it. Should we be made at him? Darnay think it's all overblown. Apparently Matt Waldron is the Padres' stopper. And everyone is injured. On Fria…

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Advanced follow up techniques 21:19

8d ago21:19

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Advanced follow up techniques Follow upBy Derek Soto

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A better way to follow up without being annoying 5:08

7d ago5:08

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! A better way to follow up without being annoying or creepy. The short version. More cool marketing stuffBy Derek Soto

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Establishing a referral pipeline 22:18

7d ago22:18

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Establishing a referral pipeline Here's some good internet marketing stuff, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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Merrill Delivers Padres' First Sweep, Is This a Turning Point? 51:31

15d ago51:31

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The Padres finally swept a series, and took care of a bad baseball team the way they should. Jackson Merrill walked it off, Donovan Solano had a massive swing, and Michael King shoved. Fernando Tatis Jr.'s hitting streak ended, but for a good cause. Two straight walk off wins! Could this be a turning point? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch n…

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311 - Granularity brings clarity and builds your brand 53:47

16d ago53:47

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Granularity brings clarity and builds your brand. Here's where I post the good internet marketing stuff, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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312 - Selling the happy meal. 24:08

16d ago24:08

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! 312 - Selling the happy meal. This is where I post the good internet marketing stuff, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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Are Padres Just a .500 Team? Adding Injury to Insult as Team Flounders 42:54

20d ago42:54

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The Padres are coming off being swept three games by the Angels. They are now the only team in the MLB to not have a sweep this season. After the series, is it fair to say that they are just a .500 team? They have lost four games in a row and welcome a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Is Manny Machado headed to the IL? Plus, an up…

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Will Padres Hit Their Stride in June? Plus Shildt, Tatis, Estrada and More with AJ Cassavell 52:29

28d ago52:29

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Padres missed out on their first series sweep of the season against the Marlins. Then Mike Shildt got defensive with reporters again. MLB.com Padres beat writer AJ Cassavell rejoins the pod. Is it fair to call their season a rollercoaster? Shildt wants to control the narrative, and thinks he should be getting different questions. Are they simply a …

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Perfectionism with podcast content 6:52

1M ago6:52

6:52

Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Perfectionism with podcast content https://secretmarketingpodcast.comBy Derek Soto

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Arraez Fuels Successful Road Swing, Previewing Soto's Return 57:31

1M ago57:31

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All Luis Arraez does is hit. As the Padres took back-to-back series on the road, the Padres' new leadoff man stacked multi-hit games and fueled an impressive week for Mike Shildt's club. The guys discuss the prolific hitter, Xander Bogaerts' injury, an infield shakeup, Fernando's quiet season, Jeremiah Estrada, and Juan Soto's return to Petco Park.…

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AI predictions that will shock you and how to use them 39:02

1M ago39:02

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! AI predictions that will shock you and how to use them. This is where I post the good internet marketing stuff, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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This is a break or make it in business 7:36

1M ago7:36

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! This is a break or make it in business. This is where I post all the good internet marketing stuff, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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305 - Selling bargain vs. Quality 7:34

1M ago7:34

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Selling bargain vs. Quality. Here's where I post the good stuff for internet marketing, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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306 - Don't worry about your bag 11:25

1M ago11:25

11:25

Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Don't worry about your bag. Here's where I post the good internet marketing stuff, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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How to approach every sales call 10:15

1M ago10:15

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! How to approach every sales call. Here's where I post my good internet marketing stuff, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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304 - Selling hopes and dreams vs. pay to stay 16:10

1M ago16:10

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Selling hopes and dreams vs. pay to stay. I post my good stuff here about internet marketing, enjoy!By Derek Soto

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Mike Shildt's Presser and a Rocky Week for the Padres 1:04:16

1M ago1:04:16

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The Padres followed their best two week stretch of the season with a dud against the Rockies. Did they fall flat, or did a surging Colorado team simply play a little better? That's what Mike Shildt wants us to believe. Darnay and Todd discuss Shildt pushing back on reporters after Wednesday's 8-0 loss. Why the manager is more frustrated with report…

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Weighing the Good with the Bad at the Quarter Point 55:46

2M ago55:46

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The Padres have provides reasons for optimism along with cause for concern. Balance it out and you've got a .500 ballclub at the quarter point of the season. Derek discusses what we've learned so far, and the guys hear what fans are most hopeful about and what has them most worried. Dylan Cease, Jurickson Profar, Xander Bogaerts and the bullpen all…

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Impact of Arraez's Arrival Amid Padres Pitching Concerns 52:01

2M ago52:01

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Friday brought the latest A.J. Preller bombshell. Long coveted hitting maestro Luis Arraez is a Padre and made history with Saturday's four-hit debut. What makes him special and why he'll be a boost to the lineup. Derek and Darnay discuss his fit in the lineup and on the field, and the latest crop of prospects headed out of the system. How does all…

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Playing the "Level of Concern" Game With Some Underachieving Padres 58:19

2M ago58:19

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The Padres won a series against the Reds but there are some issues that need addressing. We figure out how concerning some slow starts are and which players will turn things around in the long run. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Dar…

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How to sell high ticket services to businesses 16:08

2M ago16:08

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! How to sell high ticket services to businesses Internet marketingBy Derek Soto

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Is a split at Coors Field OK? Kyle Glaser gives perspective on the Padres 2024 start 52:39

2M ago52:39

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Yes, we would have loved to have seen a series win in Colorado against the bad Rockies. No, we should not be disappointed with a split. National baseball writer Kyle Glaser lends his expertise to what the Padres have done so far, what they need moving forward, and why it's OK to get Coors Fielded sometimes. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch n…

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Pitching Ninja on King, Cease and Padres Retooled Rotation 47:07

2M ago47:07

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One of our favorite guests is back! Rob Friedman is better known as Pitching Ninja and he returns to share his insight on the Padres' new look rotation. Michael King flirted with a No-No Wednesday. Dylan Cease looks like the ace of the staff. But Joe Musgrove has been shaky and Yu Darvish is on the IL. On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new ep…

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Padres Beat L.A., Mr. Relevant Delivers Statement Win 51:34

2M ago51:34

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Derek and Darnay catch up for a bonus episode. The Padres continue to look tougher and more resilient than last year's group. Friday's comeback was followed by a win that Jurickson Profar described as a 'message'. Mr. Relevant took a step back from the war of words but let his bat settle the score. Plus Manny Machado keeps heating up and Jackson Me…

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Padres Flash Potential Ahead of Trip to Dodger Stadium 52:54

3M ago52:54

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It's hard to tell who this year's Padres truly are based on an up and down start. Hopefully Wednesday offered a preview of things to come. Derek and Darnay discuss their first series win over the Cubs, and the challenge ahead at Dodger Stadium. Jurickson and Jake are raking. Ha-Seong Kim has had some surprising missteps. Is Manny heating up? Should…

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Letting the Kids Play and Padres Prospect Update with MadFriars 55:24

3M ago55:24

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Fresh off a trip to the backfields John Conniff of MadFriars returns to the pod. Jackson Merrill and Graham Pauley broke camp with the big leaguers - what have they shown so far? Will Pauley play enough (and well enough) to stick around? John lets the guys know who caught his eye in his recent trip to Peoria. Plus, we're learning where the Padres a…

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Padres Show Promise in Opening Day Win over Giants 29:45

3M ago29:45

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It wasn’t just *that* they won, it was *how* the Padres won that has the On Friar guys feeling optimistic about the new season. Derek and Darnay discuss a scrappy performance, a relentless seventh inning and the type of victory we didn’t see much of last year. Jackson Merrill finds ways to contribute and Tyler Wade has been a nice surprise. Xander …

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The Bounce Back Season is Here, Padres 2024 Opening Day Preview 26:07

3M ago26:07

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The time has finally come to put 2023 in the rear view for good. Darnay and Todd provide a preview of Padres Opening Day for the NBC San Diego streaming channel. They share their thoughts on a new look rotation, Jackson Merrill's emergence, Manny's health, our picks for who will have a big season, a unique San Diego sports doubleheader and much mor…

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On Friar Live! A Split in Seoul with Greg Garcia, Bernie Wilson 57:19

3M ago57:19

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The guys take the show on the road and wrap up the Seoul Series with some guests at Oggi's in Mission Valley. A tale of two games, and a glimpse at what the lineup's potential. Any reason to be worried about the arms? The guys are joined by former Padre Greg Garcia, who played for Mike Shildt with the Cardinals. And the bro Bernie Wilson shares his…

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Padres Add Dylan Cease, How Much Better Did They Just Get? 56:24

3M ago56:24

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A.J. Preller did it again. Just before leaving for South Korea the Padres made a major splash after a quiet few months. What should we expect from Dylan Cease? How do we feel about the Blake Snell comps? And what do we think of the guys the Padres gave up to get the Cy Young finalist? How much better did the 2024 Padres just get? Plus, the team is …

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Reasons to be Optimistic about the Padres with Jon Morosi 45:48

4M ago45:48

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The guys have the pleasure of being joined again by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. As he gets ready to make the trip to Seoul Jon explains the significance of the series in South Korea. Derek asks him what the Padres need to do to win the World Series in 2024. What’s taking so long for Blake Snell to sign? Darnay shares why Snell signing late could be a…

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Spring Storylines and Early Season Predictions for the Padres 52:09

4M ago52:09

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We are more than a week into Cactus League games - what have we seen, and how much of it really matters? Jackson Merrill sizzled and then slowed down. Joe Musgrove has scuffled. Which starter will have the best ERA after April? How inevitable is an addition in the outfield? Darnay and Todd hit on a bunch of topics including some comments from the F…

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What Have We Learned so Far at Spring Training 50:51

4M ago50:51

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Darnay is back from Peoria and discussing with Todd what we've learned through the first week plus of Spring Training. An infield switch has made headlines - what do we make of Xander's shift to second? We'll soon see Joe Musgrove, Michael King and Yuki Matsui. What are we expecting once games start Thursday? The outfield is still short on bodies, …

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Early Spring Impressions - What have Cassavell, Lin and Levitt seen in Peoria? 29:10

4M ago29:10

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There was plenty to discuss before Padres Spring Training reached the first full squad workout. Darnay was in Peoria and checked in with a few guys who have the pulse of the club: MLB.com beat writer AJ Cassavell, Dennis Lin of The Athletic, and Padres radio host Sammy Levitt. From Manny's promising arrival, to Tatis' confidence, Shildt's approach,…

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The Padres have a (somewhat) secret weapon to keep their players healthy in 2024 and beyond 56:29

4M ago56:29

56:29

In 2023 the Padres missed out on a Wild Card spot when they finished 2.0 games behind the Diamondsbacks, who went to the World Series. It's entirely possible the Friars could have made that run had they not had multiple injuries to All-Stars down the stretch. This year, things could be dramatically different. Point Loma Nazarene University and the …

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Gearing Up for Spring Training with Bob Scanlan 52:04

5M ago52:04

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The Padres will be in Peoria next week, so who better to get us geared up for Spring Training than a guy who knows this time of year well. Padres TV reporter Bob Scanlan shares his insight on the work that gets done this time of year. How does a prospect know when he's ready? And how much development can happen during the spring? What does Scan thi…

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302 - How to make selling your coaching easier 14:56

5M ago14:56

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! How to make selling your coaching easier https://secretmarketingpodcast.comBy Derek Soto

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State of the Padres, What Should They do Next? With Eno Sarris 44:36

5M ago44:36

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With Spring Training less than two weeks away Derek and Darnay catch up with Eno Sarris of The Athletic. What do we make of this Padres club after a tumultuous offseason? Eno expects Michael King to have a big first season in San Diego, what does he like about the new starter? How does the bullpen look after adding Wandy Peralta? Are we just buying…

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Waiting for Something to Happen with Jon & Jim 53:55

5M ago53:55

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There were finally some moves made around MLB this past week - but none by the Padres. Thankfully Jon & Jim were nice enough to help us kill some. We've seen Joe Musgrove do some team building; Mike Shildt check out another popular San Diego squad; the Padres release their 2024 giveaways; and players who'd fit with the Padres head elsewhere. The gu…

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Padres Projections, Who Will Exceed Expectations in 2024? 53:44

5M ago53:44

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Not enough Padres lived up to the numbers on the backs of their baseball cards in 2023. Who will exceed expectations in 2024? Derek and Darnay take a look at projections for this year's group. Will Xander Bogaerts settle in? Will Manny Machado bounce back? Will Jake Cronenworth return to All-Star form? Will Fernando Tatis Jr. return to MVP-level pr…

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Will Ha-Seong Kim Get Dealt? Possible Next Moves for the Padres 51:43

6M ago51:43

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It's a move no one wants to make, but it could be helpful - if not necessary. Teams are interested in Ha-Seong Kim and the Padres have reportedly discussed dealing the Gold Glove infielder. Is it a necessary step like the Juan Soto trade? Plus the guys explore free agents and trade targets to fill out a roster full of holes. On Friar is available o…

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Padres Find Arms Overseas and Shildt’s Staff with Kyle Glaser 51:59

6M ago51:59

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The Padres have a bullpen, and Mike Shildt has a coaching staff! Darnay discusses the news of the last couple weeks with Baseball America’s Kyle Glaser. What should we expect from Woo Suk Go and Yuki Matsui? And how should fans feel about this group of relievers? Shildt introduced his first Padres coaching staff. It features minor league ties and i…

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What Prospects are Primed to Help the Padres in 2024 with MadFriars 52:48

6M ago52:48

52:48

John Conniff from MadFriars travels the country watching and talking to San Diego's minor leaguers. With lots of question marks on the Padres roster, how much help can they expect to get from prospects? Will Merrill and Marsee crash the party? Are reinforcements coming to the bullpen? How are the young top flight pitchers looking? And Ethan Salas -…

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Have the Padres found their new closer? 26:06

6M ago26:06

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Since trading Juan Soto to the Yankees the Padres have been quiet. Actually, all the business of Major League Baseball has kind of grinded to a halt. That may be about to change. While the league waits for one major domino to fall before making any major moves the Friars look like they've locked up a new closer who most fans in the United States ar…

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301 - Why do people buy inferior products? 17:51

6M ago17:51

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Why do people buy inferior products? https://secretmarketingpodcast.comBy Derek Soto

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Padres Holiday Wish List, Ohtani and Other News, What Happens Next? 51:55

7M ago51:55

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It's been a tough week in Padres land, so the guys try to lift everyone's spirits with some holiday cheer. Derek and Darnay share their wish list for the Padres. They hope for key additions, good health, and a more merry season than the last. Plus, some thoughts on the Shohei Ohtani deal and an offseason that just isn't going all that great for the…

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300 - Bonus episode! Daring website critiques! 1:41:19

7M ago1:41:19

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Click here to tell me what i should talk about next! Bonus episode! Daring website critiques! https://secretmarketingpodcast.comBy Derek Soto

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How the Juan Soto trade went down and what it means for the rest of the Padres off-season 51:56

7M ago51:56

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Trading Juan Soto to the Yankees was the first and certainly the largest domino to fall in the Padres off-season. But it will definitely not be the last. The deal for five players cleared a bunch of payroll space that now offers a litany of intriguing possibilities. Adding another pitcher? Signing Ha-Seong Kim's old buddy to play outfield? It's all…

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So Long Juan Soto, Padres Stock Up on Arms in Deal with Yankees 40:30

7M ago40:30

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The deal finally got done. Darnay Tripp and Todd Strain discuss the Padres trade of Juan Soto to the Yankees. What did A.J. Preller get back? How will the return impact 2024? And what does this mean for the rest of the offseason? On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here. To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego spor…

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