SURGING: Padres Bring Back Michael King, CHASE Merrill Kelly—Is the ”Broke” Narrative DEAD?

San Diego Padres silence doubters with the surprise return of Michael King, challenging the “dirt broke” narrative and igniting hopes for a dynamic offseason. Is A.J. Preller orchestrating another signature late-winter surge? 

Javier Reyes analyzes Michael King’s new contract, the Padres’ potential trade strategies involving Nick Pivetta and Jake Cronenworth, and fresh signings like Sung Moon Song and the almost-signing of Merrill Kelly. Coverage includes reactions to major league deals—from Munetaka Murakami’s unexpected White Sox deal to the Wilson Contreras trade—and how media misjudges player markets. Key listener questions are answered, debating future infield alignments, outfield needs, and whether Machado could...change positions??? All of that and MUCH more! Go Padres.

0:00 — Intro

1:52 — Kelly, Murakami, Contreras News

8:45 – MLB Free Agency & Trades

13:30 – Mailbag!!!

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