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The Annual Pessimism Episode Mar 14, 2023

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Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor take part in a tradition unlike any other. The annual PHT Doomsday show! What's the worst case scenario for the 2023 Padres? Listen in as the Hot Tub establishes its floor. PLUS: WBC updates and injury news shed light on roster moves to come.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Jake Cronenworth Mar 11, 2023

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Episode 1 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, breaks down one of the most exciting and evolving players on the San Diego Padres, Jake Cronenworth. Be sure to subscribe on Pads Above Replacement's channel to continue to hear the series!
Watch now on YouTube!
Jake Cronenworth's Baseball Savant page
Jake Cronenworth's Fangraphs page
Hosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

GROUP THERAPY: WBC Kickoff & #BringTheGold Swim Trunks Mar 11, 2023

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Craig, Chris, and producer Raphie talk with some fabulous PHT Patrons about the beginnings of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and some Spring Training storylines before discussing what the podcast's new North Star is.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT: Watch now on YouTube! Mar 09, 2023

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Episode 1 of our newest show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT will go live on this feed on Saturday -- but you can watch on YouTube now!
Watch now on YouTube for more PHT content!

The Spring Training Concern-O-Meter Mar 07, 2023

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Craig Elsten and Chris Reed go through the storylines of Spring Training thus far, and rank how concerned they are about some of the question marks. Then, they investigate the smoke around extension talks for Juan Soto and Josh Hader. Finally, a trivia question from PHT Discord member djames041.
Plus, look out for new PHT Podcast Network show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT, from hosts Raphie Cantor and John Precoda. First episode on Jake Cronenworth comes out later this week.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

Manny Machado is a Padre for Life Feb 28, 2023

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Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat LIVE with their PHT patrons about Manny Machado's 11 year, $350 million extension. The reaction, the projections, what this signing means for the future of the franchise, and more. Plus, initial reactions to the pitch clock.
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Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

GROUP THERAPY: Spring Training Preview Feb 24, 2023

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The San Diego Padres play a baseball game today! Craig Elsten and Chris Reed were joined by some wonderful Padres Hot Tub patrons to discuss what to watch during Spring Training before the most exciting season in Padres history.
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Read the SIS article on Xander Bogaerts's defense and injury projections.
Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

Oh Man, Oh Man, Oh Manny...? Feb 21, 2023

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Craig Elsten and Chris Reed chat about Manny Machado's current contract extension drama, and whether the two sides will ever close the gap to keep Manny on the Padres for good. Plus, Michael Wacha is a Padre and he's got a cool contract! Finally, Nick Martinez, the WBC, and more!
Kevin Acee's article on Manny Machado's extension drama
Ben Clemens's article on Michael Wacha's contract
Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris Reed
Produced by Raphie Cantor

The Spring Training Stories We'll Be Watching in 2023 Feb 14, 2023

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Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together for some more Yu Darvish contract extension talk, and ask the question, do you have a number at which you'd like to see the Padres walk away from a Manny Machado contract extension? Then, the guys preview spring training, including the key stories they'll each be watching for during March.

GROUP THERAPY: Yu Darvish Contract Extension + Special Guest MadFriarBen Feb 10, 2023

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Craig and Chris are joined by Ben from MadFriars.com to talk about some of the hidden gems in the Padres farm system, but first, the community gets together to talk about the Padres extending Yu Darvish for 6 years/108 million dollars, committing to their ace through his age-42 season.

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