Andy Johnson

Joined: May 7, 2025

Andy is a contributor for Friar's on Base. He covers the San Diego Padres. He has previously written for the San Diego Vista, where he covered Sports, and currently works as the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Evergreen newspaper in Pullman, Washington. He has been a fan of the Mariners since 2005 and a fan of the Padres since 2022 when he first visited San Diego and fell in love with the culture and the team.

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Padres Rumors: Reporter hints San Diego could use expiring deals to fill roster holes

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4 under-the-radar untouchable prospects in the Padres' system

5 prospects the Padres should consider trading at the deadline

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Padres living on the edge as low-scoring games pile up in 2025

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