It’s not very often that you see a big trade in early May, but the San Diego Padres struck while the iron was hot and acquired two-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins this past weekend.
Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the trade made by general manager AJ Preller, the instant impact the two-time All-Star has already had on the Padres and why it’s a clear sign that the team is focused on reaching the postseason this year.
Also in this episode of Baseball Bar-B-CastJake and Jordan break down every series from this past weekend, including a potential NLCS preview that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves thanks to Shohei Ohtani going into full MVP mode, the Seattle Mariners taking two of three from the Houston Astros causing The ‘Stros will sink further in the AL West and why Jordan is finally abandoning the St. Louis Cardinals after a terrible weekend against the Chicago White Sox.
The guys close out the episode by wishing all-time baseball great Willie Mays a happy 93rd birthday, looking back on his remarkable hall of fame career and the lasting impact he had on the game.
2:07 – Padres-Marlins make a trade
3:48 pm – Recap of the weekend, the sweeps
22:24 – Phillies time to attack
29:15 – Juan Soto is clutch
36:40 – The series wins
47:30 – Jumping ship at Cardinals
56:34 – Willie Mays’ 93rd birthday
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