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It's early, but the San Diego Padres are the best team in baseball? We'll see what stands out about the club's first few weeks with friend of the pod, John Conniff of MadFriars. Jackson Merrill's scorching start is slowed by injury. The club's depth is already on display with contributions from guys who started the year in El Paso. What will happen with Campy after his hot start? Speaking of the minors - John will give us the lowdown on who's where and what to watch for from the affiliates. And what is going on with Leo De Vries?
A.J. Preller was busy swinging key deals throughout the 2024 that turned the Padres into a contender, and left few familiar names on the farm. So who will we need to know in 2025? Our friend John Conniff from MadFriars returns, stocked with scouting reports on the biggest names in the system. Ethan Salas and Leo De Vries are the gems, who are the most promising prospects behind them? And who has a shot at helping out at the big league level in 2025? Plus some thoughts on the Padres' place in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.
The Padres might be separating themselves in the NL Wild Card race. That should impact their plans for the upcoming Trade Deadline. Will there be prospect huggin' or prospect dealin'? Seems like a good time to catch up with our good friend John Conniff from MadFriars. He discusses the familiar deadline dilemma - who could be part of a deal, and who should be off limits? Salas, Snelling and Lesko are having down seasons - what's the story there, and who has stood out? Plus, John had a debt to pay thanks to Jackson Merrill. Jurickson Profar is an All-Star starter. And James Wood has arrived.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 Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ben, Woods, and Paulie are here for you on a Tuesday morning! We start the show with a little foreplay, as the guys address some local radio rumors that were swirling around over the last 24 hours. Then Ben sets the menu for today's show, which includes welcoming our pal John Conniff from Madfriars to the studio, and we pick his brain about the Padres farm system, look back at the 2022 trade with the Nationals, and more! Listen here!
Mad Friars' John Conniff on why Adam Mazur is the Padres best and only starting pitching option and how he's developed in the last year.
Hour 1 - Padres win another series but lose Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove, Mad Friars' John Conniff breaks down Adam Mazur, JRiff Call of Day.
Madfriars' John Conniff on who the Padres would turn to if they needed to add pitching, Reggie Lawson's numbers & why Jakob Marsee is better than his numbers show.
Hour 3 - John Conniff from MadFriars.com chats about all-things minor leagues. What is on TV tonight and the fusion.
The Missions are back from Corpus Christi, so Jeremy and Brian discuss the previous series against the Hooks while chatting about the ongoing homestand with the Wichita Wind Surge. 1888 also welcomes John Conniff of the "MadFriars," a website that covers the entire San Diego Padres system, while debuting a fun new competition between the hosts.
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 are sending their top prospects to start the Minor League season. And reports of trade talks with the Marlins means young talent could be on the move.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 Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The “agenda” Harold James and John Conniff from Madfriars.com met up at our beloved Nando’s Peri-Peri in Washington DC to discuss a variety of Padres related topics: In addition to […]
John Conniff from MadFriars dops in to chat about the future of the Padres and their prospects. Marty shares her final NFL Notes. The hour wraps up with texts.
Mad Friars' John Conniff on Padres signing top international prospect Leodalis De Vries, how their previous signings have panned out, Ethan Salas progression & if we could see him in 2024.
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 - 2024??? John shares his insight with Derek and Darnay.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 Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mad Friars' John Conniff on the Padres returns for Juan Soto, how Thorpe fits the rotation, current rankings of their top prospects and why Padres could have some serious pitching by the end of 2024.
John Conniff from Madfriars returns to chat about Ethan Salas debuting in Double-A
A New Dave and Jeff Show is up! John Conniff from Mad Friars joined the show and told us why the Padres are struggling and where this organization is going. If you're interested in Padres' baseball, you'll love this show.
Hour 1- Mad Friars' John Conniff joined the show in-studio, JRiff Call of the Day.
Hour 1- Biggest moments from the HR derby, Mad Friars' John Conniff talks Padres minor league systems and MLB draft, Call of Day, JLo's best movies
Mad Friars' John Conniff discussed the Padres draftees and signability factor, Luis Campusano's ongoing rehab and the quick progression of Jackson Merrill.
Brett is joined in Hour 1 today by John Conniff of MadFriars.com, the site that provides the most extensive coverage around of the Padres farm system at all levels of the minor-leagues. Brett spends a good portion of time asking John his thoughts about the TinCaps season and players so far, and who he thinks could possibly soon be moving up to the AA level, and could any players potentially be sent down to Single-A ahead of the second half of the Midwest League season. All that and more with John! Also in Hour 1, we show some love to the surging Cincinnati Reds who have taken 1st place in the NL Central, and Brett shares some Indianapolis Colts players that he thinks are due for a breakout year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ethan Salas impressed in his Minor League debut - so we'll catch up with a guy who spent time with the sensational 17-year-old, MadFriars' own John Conniff. He lets us know what the word is on the farm about prospects like Merrill, Zavala, Snelling, Groome and more. 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 Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mad Friars' John Conniff discussed what players in minor league system would be an upgrade for the Padres, Ethan Salas update and why Pedro Severino opted out.
Mad Friars' John Conniff previews the Padres minor league system, Jay Groome's upside, what's different with Ryan Weathers and when we'll see Ethan Salas.
Hour 1- Minor league pitcher sounds off on "cheater" Fernando Tatis, Mad Friars' John Conniff previews the Padres minor league season.
Roy and Donavan talk about John Conniff's notes from the backfields. Jairo Iriarte, Ethan Salas, Carter Loewen and more. Then The boys talk to San Antonio Missions play by play announcer Stu Paul. He talks new ownership and the possibility of bringing a new Stadium. Stu talk's about the new coaching staff and more.
For years, Padres fans really only had potential to hang their hats on. San Diego's minor league system was regarded as one of the best in the game for a good while. Now, the big league club is expected to compete for a World Series title.But, that certainly does not mean we can take our eyes off the farm.Still the lifeblood of a big league ballclub, the minor leagues can be the difference in a parade or a somber off-season. Nobody knows the Padres system (outside the San Diego front office) like the folks at MadFriars.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 Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. SportsWrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hour 1- Padres announce Fernando Tatis Jr. will be at Fan Fest, Mad Friars' John Conniff on their top 30 prospects, Aztecs roll Nevada.
Mad Friars' John Conniff discussed the Padres top 30 prospects, their best internal pitching prospect, how Jackson Merrill is viewed in baseball & why he's still high on Luis Campusano.
TinCaps return home tonight to host South Bend, Tuesday Time Capsule Trivia, John Conniff of Mad Friars joins to recap the Juan Soto trade and its impact on the TinCaps, and Shannon Griffifth chats with Adams Central football coach Michael Mosser and South Adams football coach Grant Moser to preview their upcoming seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mad Friars' John Conniff recapped the Padres draft, if they have the prospect capital to trade for Juan Soto & why it's hard to see them absorbing the cost of Soto and Patrick Corbin.
Hour 1- Darren and Marty discuss which MLB insiders they trust the most, could Tommy Pham return to the Padres? Mad Friars' John Conniff talks draft, Padres trade capital & Juan Soto.
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Mad Friars' John Conniff discussed CJ Abrams adjustments, the Padres best bullpen options from within, Esteury Ruiz's incredible talent & why James Wood is on the rise.
Hour 2- Is this the end of the Pac-12? The Aztecs are in a very good position, Mad Friars' John Conniff discussed Matt Batten, Esteury Ruiz and best relief prospects.
Madfriars.com's John Conniff joins the show to chat about CJ Abrams and highlights some of the other top prospects in the Padres' System.
Darren sits by his lonesome for the first 15 minutes and addresses the interpretation of MLB rules as it relates to Manny Machado's at-bat. Marty is day-to-day. JRiff hustles in late after car troubles. Plus, John Conniff talks Padres' Prospects.
Roster moves, AAA has a new championship series. John Conniff talks to Robert Hassell lll, TinCaps manager Brian Esposito, plus Affiliate Rundown.
Ryan Leaf joins the show to break down round one of the NFL Draft and shares some thoughts about his relationship with Peyton Manning. Madfriar's John Conniff takes over to give insight on Luis Campusano and Mike Clevinger. Plus, #Ask Marty.