The Darren Smith Show

MLB Insider Jim Bowden discussed why the Trea Turner deal won't age well, why the Padres should be in on Carlos Correa, why Rodon would be a good fit & why he doesn't think Manny Machado opts out.

From 12 1-year contracts to the broadcast booth, former Padre Geoff Blum shared a great Kevin Towers story, what Yuli Gurriel has left and latest MLB buzz.

Hour 3- A jammed hour from the MLB winter meetings as Padres manager Bob Melvin and Matt Vasgersian stop by the show.

Matt Vasgersian on a busy start to MLB winter meetings, Rangers risky signing for Jacob DeGrom, why the Mets aren't close to done after adding Verlander & why Bob Melvin is better than anyone knows.

Bob Melvin on his first season as Padres manager, why building clubhouse chemistry has to be organic, the plan for Fernando Tatis, why he's so demanding on his catchers & his use of Josh Hader in the NLCS.

Hour 2- Will Brinson talks NFL QB chaos and week 13, Marty's NFL notes, #Askdarren texts.

Will Brinson on a rough week 13 for NFL QB's, the 49ers Super Bowl odds without Jimmy G, Tua red flags, the uncanny Joe Burrow and 4 NFL teams to watch out for.

Hour 1- Darren and Marty are live from the MLB winter meetings, Trea Turner signs massive deal with the Phillies, the Athletic's Dennis Lin joins the show.

Dennis Lin discussed the Padres options after missing out on Trea Turner and Jose Abreu, if they're out on Josh Bell, adding starting pitching, re-signing Yu Darvish and how much influence Bob Melvin has.

Max Bretos previews USMNT vs. Netherlands, Marty's NFL notes, Drew Brees was not struck by lightning, #AskDarren texts.