Padres beat reporter Kevin Acee on Jackson Merrill's confidence and IT factor, his rising chances of making the team, the Padres transition year and if Manny Machado is ahead of schedule defensively.

Kevin Acee “Merrill’s extremely confident and I think it’s a confidence he has earned”

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Kevin Acee “Merrill’s extremely confident and I think it’s a confidence he has earned”

Kevin Acee “Merrill’s extremely confident and I think it’s a confidence he has earned”