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How do you feel about a weekday afternoon game? Elliotte asks Jeff just that to kick off the podcast and explains why this has been coming up as an idea for next season (1:15). They then dig into some LTIR talk (8:35), Elliotte’s encounter at the Top Prospects Game in Kitchener, the return of Evgenii Dadonov, the impressive start from Hayden Hodgson (19:15), Claude Giroux and Ottawa (19:50), what the Islanders might do this off-season (23:00), drafted NCAA players making the jump to the NHL (26:40), and they take your questions to wrap things up (29:00).

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This podcast is produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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The deadline has come and gone, did the Padres do enough? What deal should they have made? Plus, which prospects are moving up lists and which are tanking?

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Chris Welsh from In This League and Prospect One joins the show to talk about the MLB Draft, who the Padres got, the Adam Frazier deal, and much more!

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This week we're discussing early Spring Training storylines that we're interested in, plus exploring the details of the Tatis extension. How do we get Kris Bryant????

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An absolute bombshell was dropped Wednesday night when it was reported Fernando Tatis Jr. signed his much anticipated contract extension with the Padres. Oh, and pitchers and catchers reported, Mark Melancon and Keone Kela also signed, yada yada yada. El Niño!!!!!!

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January 15th is the new International Signing Day and the Padres did their best to reload. Plus, Joe Musgrove is coming home, and Kirby Yates is leaving.

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Nick Pollack from Pitcher List makes an appearance, and we peel back the curtain on pre-show talk with him, which turns into a fun conversation, which turns into a proper interview. Plus, Wade is back for a terrible take, and our Locks of the Week playoff edition.

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This week Wade and I are going over some big free agency decisions facing the Padres, Locks of the Week, and how much we love The Town.

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Eno Sarris from The Athletic joins the show to talk about what the Padres might do this offseason, expectations for 2021, and changes to MLB we'd like to see. Plus, a little bit of Wade to talk about Tommy Pham and our hugely popular Fade of the Week.

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Kyle Glaser from Baseball America joins the show to talk about news regarding MiLB, guys who made noise during the Instructional League out in Arizona, and introducing our new segment, Fade of the Week.

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That was painful, but not totally unexpected. Wade and I try to move on from that series loss to the Dodgers, look ahead to 2021, and discuss a possible 'goat' situation. Plus, Lock of the Week is back!

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The 2020 season is finally underway. Who has been hot? Who has been cold? What are some of the more exciting stats? Tap that listen button.

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Spring Training is back! Thank you MLB for announcing the new season right after we finished last week. We've got a 60 game schedule to talk about, changes to the Rule 5, and the 60-man roster for the Padres! Let's GO!

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Wade is back in studio! We're talking about the latest MLB season proposal that is sure to be shot down, taxi squad candidates for the Padres, and our Prospect of the Year 1993. Plus, did the Padres deserve an 'A' for their draft? Let's find out!

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Wade is back to discuss the issues facing the MLB Players Association, and if it's justified for them to refuse to play this season. Would this feel like a real baseball season anyway? Plus, the Prospect of the Year 1992!

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This week, Wade and I talk about the possibility of baseball returning and all the rule changes that would be in place. Plus, a shortened MLB Draft, our prospect of the year 1991, and spicy takes on The Last Dance.

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On today's show we're talking about some Padres ticket news, David Ortiz's comments about San Diego, and our Prospect of the Year segment. Plus, Dodger Dustin is back for our LA/SD movie draft. It's long but it's good.

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Ray Butler the founder of Prospects 365 is on to talk about the state of baseball, what we can expect for 2020, and who in the MLB Draft will be most affected. Plus, Wade is back to talk about the possible new division alignments, and what we're watching during the quarantine.

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Wade and I recap what the hell Boston was thinking with that deal that sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers. Plus, some prospects that I think will take a big step forward this year, and one who is on thin ice.

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