Published: Feb. 7, 2023, 7 p.m.
Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together to recap the news from Fan Fest, focusing on three key questions:
- Why are the Padres playing coy with Fernando Tatis Jr.'s fielding position?
- How important is it for the Padres to offer Manny Machado a contract extension BEFORE the regular season?
- Can the Padres afford to let Juan Soto walk at the end of 2024, and are there any possible scenarios by which it would be acceptable to trade Soto before his deal expires?
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