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John grew up in Poway and has written for MadFriars since 2004. He has written articles for Baseball America, FoxSports San Diego, the El Paso Times, San Antonio Express-News, Amarillo Globe-News, Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette and Pacific Daily News in addition to appearing on numerous radio programs and podcasts. He can also break down the best places to eat for all five of the affiliates. There is no best place to eat in Peoria, Arizona.

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  1. MadFriars Top 25 Prospects for 2021 – MadFriars December 30, 2020 at 7:25 am

    […] The game’s consensus top left-handed pitching prospect spent the entire 2020 season at the Padres’ alternate site. He was at least in the discussion for a big league promotion a few different times and the organization brought him into the postseason bubble in Arlington, but he was never activated. So, should Padres’ fans be worried about the prized left-hander? The Padres don’t think so. […]

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  2. Tirso Ornelas' Long Journey Finally Brings Him Home - MadFriars April 30, 2025 at 12:22 am

    […] the pandemic cancelled the 2020 minor league season, Ornelas spent the winter playing in Mexico, trying to tighten up his swing. While he watched fellow 2016 signees get added to 40-player rosters and make their big league […]

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