Padres thin farm system, David Jay on Salas expectations, Heath Bell stops by

Padres opening day is in one week! Darren Smith and Marty Caswell discuss the biggest storylines with a handful of games left as Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis return to Peoria.

What are we looking for in the Spring Breakout game? Darren and Marty are joined by David Jay of Mad Friars on the state of the Padres farm system, realistic expectations for Ethan Salas, and the top pitching prospects led by Kruz Schoolcraft and Miguel Mendez. The trio then discuss when players are most likely to be dealt should A.J. Preller trade for a big arm.

The show then welcomes in former Padres All-Star reliever Heath Bell to get his thoughts on why Mason Miller didn't pitch in the WBC finale. The conversation continues on the team's biggest strengths and weaknesses ahead of opening day, and if there's real concern for Joe Musgrove. What are pitchers most concerned with during their final outings of spring training? Heath explained why we shouldn't always read too much into a veteran pitchers' outing.

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