ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on what stands out about this year's Padres team, why it appears the team has more fight, Jackson Merrill's impressive start and if anything is different with the baseballs.

Alden Gonzalez “It’s a less talented team but it feels like the pieces fit a little bit better.”

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Alden Gonzalez “It’s a less talented team but it feels like the pieces fit a little bit better.”

Alden Gonzalez “It’s a less talented team but it feels like the pieces fit a little bit better.”