terrysharon+FollowCould Rutschman Be Padres’ Next Big Catch?With Mike Shildt now in the Orioles’ front office after stepping down as Padres manager, there’s some real smoke around a possible Adley Rutschman trade. The O’s have Basallo locked up, and Rutschman just had a down year. Preller could make a move to pair Fermin with a proven All-Star behind the plate. Would you take a chance on Rutschman’s bounce-back? Let’s hear your takes, Friar Faithful! #Sports #Baseball #Padres00Share
Timothy Huff MD+FollowPadres’ spring wild card: Meet Carlos RodriguezSan Diego just added Carlos Rodriguez to the outfield mix, and while most folks might not notice, this could get interesting fast. Rodriguez is only 24 but has already impressed in some smart farm systems, showing off contact skills, speed, and flashes of power. He’s coming in on a minor league deal, so there’s no risk—but if he clicks in Peoria, he could shake up the Padres’ roster decisions this spring. Could Rodriguez be the surprise name everyone’s talking about by March? Let’s hear your thoughts: does this kind of under-the-radar signing ever pay off big? #Sports #Baseball #Padres00Share
Andrea Castillo+FollowPadres, Dodgers & the $60M Closer Chess MatchPadres fans, what do you make of the Robert "El Relevista" Suarez saga? After leading the NL in saves, he's opting out and is projected to land a $60M deal elsewhere. With Mason Miller ready to close in San Diego, rumors swirl that the Dodgers might swoop in—though Suarez did plunk Ohtani last June, which could make things spicy. Will Preller's Miller move keep the Friars' pen elite, or will LA steal another bullpen star? #Sports #Baseball #Padres20Share
Tammy Sellers+FollowPadres’ First Base Woes: Castellanos Rumors?Friar Faithful, the hunt for a first baseman is getting wild. After missing out on big bats like Alonso and Bellinger, rumors now link the Padres to Nick Castellanos—who’s never played a pro inning at first! With the Phillies eager to move on, is this the right fit, or just desperation? Preller’s got a tough call. Would you roll the dice on Castellanos, or keep searching for a better glove? #Sports #Baseball #Padres00Share
