The Burlington Royals are one of the 42 minor league teams in danger of going extinct. This is part of their story.
On the 32nd episode of the DFA podcast, Bryan and R.J. take a left turn from their recent discussions about good teams to talk about a bad one: the San Diego Padres. Sure, they talk a bit about Clayton Richard’s extension, but it’s mainly an excuse to talk about the interesting young players on the Friars’ roster and their fascinating skipper, Andy Green.
You get an extension. And you get an extension. And you get an extension.
Not unlike a pitcher tipping his pitches, Wil Myers has tipped his approach at the plate.
Very few players make the sort of progress that this Padre has at his age, but does that mean you shouldn’t buy into his breakout?