The Voice of Petco Park, Alex Miniak, and three-time All-Star Heath Bell kick off the episode with holiday chaos, spotlighting Heath’s impressive gingerbread houses before shifting to baseball and unpacking fallout from the Winter Meetings.

Padres trade rumors are in full swing, with names like Ramón Laureano and Mason Miller circulating as San Diego looks to balance starting pitching needs, rebuild the farm system, and stay firmly in World Series contention. Alex and Heath discuss the realities of dealing from positions of strength, why blockbuster moves take time, and how A.J. Preller may once again reshape the roster through creative trades.

The episode wraps with another edition of Padres Junk Wax Gems, featuring what may be the ugliest baseball card pulled yet — a 1991 Bowman Jim Presley — adding a grand total of $1.59 to the growing piggy bank. Equal parts Padres insight, offseason outlook, and holiday humor, it’s a reminder that sometimes — like gingerbread (and roster building) — the best results come when you’re willing to wait.

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00:00 - Welcome to Bleav in San Diego Baseball;

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