Baseball America's International prospects writer Ben Badler Joins the show!!.

Ben has been to the Dominican Republic and watched Leo Devries in person. He gives his first hand evaluation and what to expect from the young Phenom. He also talk about Humberto Cruz the best Mexican pitcher in the signing period.

We take a deep dive into the international players landscape. How do players get to the Academy's?. Ben dives deep into the murky dealings with Buscones, MLB, and Orgs. IT'S A MUST HEAR!!

Roy and Donavan discuss the Padres non-roster invitees and the roles they could play in the upcoming season.

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Director of Public relations for the San Antonio Missions Joins the show!! Jeremy talks about the quiet dominant season Ryan Bergert had in AA. He shares his thoughts on several of the Missions rotation. Adam Mazur, Jared Kollar, and Robby Snelling. Jackson Merrill shows his leadership. Marcos Castanon is a old school type of player. Ans More!!

John discusses the hard work the TinCaps team does to have a successful season season. He talks to Donavan and Roy what he saw from the pitching staff, the position players and the promotions for the coming season.

The International signing period starts and the Padres finally get there guy!! Number 1 international prospect Leo De Vries signs for 4.2 Million. Donavan and Roy discuss everything that's written. MLB Pipline announce the top RHP and Dylan Lesko is #9.

Ryan Bergert is poised to make a big comeback and Jackson Merril is chosen to make his MLB debut by MLB Pipeline.

Lake Elsinore broadcaster Jacob Cronberg joins Friars on the Farm. Jacob talks about where he earned his chops and how he got the job with the Storm. He discussed the season and several of the players that went through Lake E!!

Tom Cosgrove returns to the podcast a major leaguer. He talks to Donavan and Roy about the hard truths he learned in the Minors that drove him to get better. He discusses getting his opportunity and getting to the Show and what he is dong to stay there.

Nathan Martorella joins Roy and Donavan to discuss going to Cal Berkely and it coming together his Sophomore year. Going to the MLB combine and the inner working of what goes on besides what you see on the surface and Hitting tanks at Petco. He talks about his love of working out and working hard. Continuing to polish his tools and working on getting better in the box and in the field.

Roy and Donavan go over the players available via free agency. Ryan Bergert has a rebound 2023. MLB Pipeline guys make some bold predictions for 2024. Braden Nett joins the show and talks about his jump in velocity. Going to the Arizona Fall League and being around guys with the Big League mentality and it rubbing off.

Roy and Donavan talk to LHP Austin Krob. He discusses his time at TCU, training there in the off season. Playing Summer league as a Flying Chancla then going back as a pro. Coach Eshelman in Lake E helping him find a routine and Craig Stammen help with the mental side of the game. SO MUCH MORE!!

Robby Snelling joins the podcast! He talks in depth about developing a Change-Up. The amount of preparation he does going into each start. Helping Ethan Salas develop. SO MUCH MORE!!