New MadFriars Correspondent Clark Fehrenthold joins Roy and Donavan to dive deep his first Top 30 prospect list. He explains his methodology and the we dive deep into the list.

El Paso Chihuahuas Manager Pete Zamora joins Donavan and Roy. He talks about his playing career and getting the Complex coaching job with the Padres. Then we get into his first year Managing in AAA. How he balances playing time with development. The communicating with the Padres is a constant. We then get into Players: Zamo talked about Eguy Rosario and Tirso Ornelas. Tirso could make the opening day roster and Eguy although still young is close to being a everyday player in the big Leagues. We then ask about the arms in the Bullpen. Omar Cruz, Jayvien Sandridge could push for a spot in the bullpen.

Donavan and Roy catch up with TinCaps {Pitching coach Thomas Eshelman. Esh talsk about his playing career, the ups and the downs and making his MLB debut. He then transitions into coaching. He talks about The progress Jagger Haynes made in his first full season healthy! He talks at length about Jagger and Braden Nett. Where they are in their development and what to expect going into next year. He tells us about the role catcher's Colton Bender, Anthony Villar and Ethan Salas have on helping pitchers grow. Merch: get 30% percent off https://teechip.com/stores/friarsonthefarm-store?coupon=FOTF

Jagger Haynes returns to the show!! He tells Donavan and Roy it took a village to help him rehab and rebound from Tommy John surgery. Jagger finds a mentor and friendship in Jordan Guerrero. He posted every start and finished the season with a career high in innings and Strike outs! Jagger talks at length on what went right in the season and what went wrong! along with what the goals are for 2025!

El Paso Hitting coach Raul Padron joins Donavan and Roy! He discusses the strides Triso Ornelas made and if he could impact the Big League club. He talks about the benefits of playing Winter Ball. What the level of competition is. Can Luis Campusano stick in the majors. We talk about the players that should end up in AAA in 2025 and more!

MLB Minute- Merrill robbed of Rookie of the Year Honors MiLB News- Rule 5 protections  Ryan Bergert, Omar Cruz and Henry Baez are added to the 40 man to be protected from the Rule 5 draft Jack Costello Interview. Jack talks about going to USD and falling in love with San Diego. Getting drafted and starting his Pro career.

MLB Minute- Mike Shildt and Reuben Niebla sign extension MiLB News- AFL Fall Stars Roki Sasaki Interview Peter Flaherty writes the Padres prospect list and draft for Baseball America.

Roy and Donavan are back!! They discuss the Padres playoff run and payroll projections for 2025. A International prospect the Padres were gonna sign falsified his age. Donavan makes a trip out to the AFL: Pitch challenge check swing challenge. Then Donavan speaks to Leodalis De Vries and Romeo Sanabria.

Roy and Donavan discuss what the Padres receive if Jackson Merrill wins the Rookie of the Year award. Old Friend Lake Bachar makes his MLB debut with the Marlins. Braedon Karpathios is Cal League player of the Month. A: Durfee, Costello, Roberts and King all raking A+: Tyler Robertson has returned of fire!! AA: Baez earns his fourth win. AAA: Sandridge, Gillaspie, Davis punch out 12 in relief. Lake Elsinore Storm Manager Lukas Ray interview.

TinCaps Beat writer Dylan Sinn returns to the Show. Dylan talks about the impact first time manager Mike Daly has on the team. We go down the roster and touch on several players that are now in AA. Henry Baez, Bradgley Rodriguez and Romeo Sanabria. Dylan then tells us how Jagger Haynes kept his focus early in the season when he struggled. Joshua Mears trun around and So Much More!!

Merrill and Profar are the Clutch Kings!!. Joshua Mears is promoted to San Antonio. Lily the bat dog does what she wants!! A: Sean Barnett & B.Y. Choi hit their first Affiliate Home runs A+: The pitching is Primo and Salas continues to rake. AA: Cole Cummings has a career day. AAA: Kollar Cools for a game & Cosgrove continues his run.