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PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: April Offense Review May 01, 2023

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Episode 8 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the Padres offense in April (pre-Mexico City) -- a dreadful beginning to what was promised to be one of the league's most electric offenses. But perhaps there's reason for hope?
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Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek
Hosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

GROUP THERAPY: Mexico City Calling Apr 29, 2023

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Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie chat with a lively bunch of PHT patrons on a Friday afternoon off-day before a two game set in Mexico City against the SF Giants.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: The Catcher Episode Apr 25, 2023

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Episode 7 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers the San Diego Padres catchers -- Austin Nola and Luis Campusano. What should the Padres do about this position that has long been a black hole?
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Austin Nola's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/austin-nola-543592?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb
Luis Campusano's Baseball Savant Page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/luis-campusano-669134?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb
Austin Nola's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/austin-nola/15941/stats?position=C
Luis Campusano's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/luis-campusano/22217/stats?position=C
Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek
Hosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

El Niño Returns, Snakes are Burned! Apr 25, 2023

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The Tatis era has begun. Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor reconvene to cover a great series in Arizona where the Padres took 3 of 4 from the Dbacks while Fernando Tatis Jr. returned to homer and cause trouble on the basepaths (to varying degrees of success).
Plus, Carpenter crushes, Cronenworth scoops, Nola slumps, and Snell mystifies.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

POST GAME: Tatis Returns! Padres Win 7-5 over Dbacks! Apr 21, 2023

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Craig and Chris chat with some giddy PHT Patrons as the team wins its first game with Fernando Tatis Jr. back in the lineup. PLUS -- we have PHT merch now! And a website!
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
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O Offense, Where Art Thou? Apr 18, 2023

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Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor are joined by Huge Patron and PHT Discord legend Tevin McReynolds to recap a tough series against the Brewers and what the near future may hold for our beloved San Diego Padres.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Michael Wacha Apr 18, 2023

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Episode 6 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Michael Wacha -- a starting pitcher whose in the midst of a huge transition as he begins his potentially long stint in San Diego.
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Intro song: "Destination" by Anitek
Hosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

POST GAME: Padres lose 4-3 in extras to Brewers Apr 14, 2023

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Craig Elsten and Chris Reed dissect a heartbreaking 10-inning loss with some PHT patrons as Padres drop the first in a four-game set to the Brewers in which Colin Rea returned to MLB and San Diego with a vengeance.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
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How to Lose a Bullpen in 10 Days (+ PHT on YouTube!) Apr 11, 2023

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Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor chat (on YouTube!) about a riveting weekend in Atlanta and somewhat unknown road ahead for the Padres -- are Musgrove and Suarez still alive? Can the bullpen be pieced together? Plus, the standout offensive starts of the first ten games, and more.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 Apr 08, 2023

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Episode 5 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 - the fan favorite infielder whose future with the Padres in many ways remains uncertain.
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Ha-Seong Kim's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/ha-seong-kim-673490?stats=statcast-r-hitting-mlb
Ha-Seong Kim's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/ha-seong-kim/27506/stats?position=SS
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