Is there any reason for hope? On today's edition of the Locked On Padres podcast, Javier recaps yet another disappointing series performance by the Sham Diego Padres. Then, he takes a step and looks at the team as a whole — how the offensive has been performing since the trade deadline, Adam Frazier being a bust, injuries, and more — before giving his quick take on whether or not, in retrospect, this team has shown that it was the RIGHT decision to not buy in too much at the deadline. Plus, a few thoughts on MacKenzie Gore! Happy Friday! Follow Javier on Twitter @Javiipeno Follow Locked On Padres @LO_Padres Check out Javi's piece on goofy alternative awards! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Molecule Mattress Visit OnMolecule.com and save twenty percent with promo code LOCKEDON.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices