Friarhood Interview: Mat Latos

Interview with Mat Latos we talked about the teams attitude heading into Colorado, Getting the news about winning a spot in the starting rotation and bowling.

Interview with John Conniff

John Conniff from Madfriars.com joined Friarhood to talk Padres Prospects.  We went over John's Top 20 Prospects in the organization, and took a look at what to expect from a few key names this season.  After you give it a listen, don't forget to drop by the prospect forum and give your opinion on the young Friars. 

Interview with Jeff Dotseth

Jeff Dotseth of XTRA Sports 1360 joined Friarhood radio to talk Padres baseball.  We touched on new ownership, the direction of the Padres, Aaron Cunningham, Heath Bell and of course Adrian Gonzalez

Interveiw with Bob Scanlan

Bob Scanlan was kind enough to take time and answer a few questions for Friarhood.  The questions are listed in bold with his answers below them.  Be sure to check out his site at http://www.bobscanlan.com/ and follow him on twitter, @heyscan

(FH) Given that most of the Padres veterans are only signed through the 2010 season, what do you feel the mindset of the front office is and should the fans expect a major roster turnover going into 2011?

(Scan) There's already been a major turnover, and an overt commitment to younger players that took place the second half of last season.  The only starting veteran that is able to walk away at the end of the season because of being at the end of a contract is David Eckstein.  Utility man, Jerry Hairson, Jr., will also have that option.  That being said, there is always the chance for turnover within organizations that are rebuilding or have brought in new leadership - both of which apply to the Padres.  The hope is that some of these young players will stick, and be a part of the organization for several years, thus reducing the turnover form year to year.  Ideally the Padres through stronger drafting will create a nucleus of young, controllable players to create more stability throughout the organization and connectivity with the fan base.  Most of the roster turnover going into 2011 will have to do with performance of these younger players.  Other roster changes will have to do with possible trades of higher salaried players such as Adrian Gonzalez, Heath Bell, and any others who are arbitration eligible and looking at significant raises.  Hopefully these young players show that a turnover for 2011 is not necessary.