Are Analytics to Blame? Season Expectations!

We're Back! Sam returns from Mexico. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

We're back for the first time in the 2023 season. Sam returns from Mexico city and talks about his experience and we do some deep dives on the first month performances of Manny, Blake, Soto and the impact of Tatis. Welcome back to the FriarPlace!

Are Analytics to Blame? Season Expectations!

We're back after a weel hiatus! This week we revisit the past two weeks of Padres Baseball, talk about the Padres analytics department, as well as how we should feel about the rest of the schedule! This and more on this week of TheFriarPlace!

Padres Heating Up! Is Tatis Innocent?

This week Sam and I talk about the great week in Padres baseball. Winning the Royals Series and sweeping the Giants! Also, we talk about facts that have been revealed from the Tatis Jr Suspension. This and more on TheFriarPlace!

Tatis Presser Reactions!

This week Sam is back from vacation! We talk about Fernando Tatis Jr.'s press conference, shoulder surgery, recap the past week of Padres baseball, and what to expect going forward!

Tatis is Suspended! The Padres keep Winning! (feat. my brother Rob)

Welcome to Episode 5 of TheFriarPlace!  This week Sam is on vacation and we are joined by Curtis' brother Rob. We talk about the Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspension, the controversial umpire review calls, weekly recap, and another edition of "Padre or Politician?" This and more in this episode of TheFriarPlace!