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Episode 3 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Nick Martinez - the starter-turned-reliever-turned starter who could be an X-factor for the San Diego Padres in 2023.Watch now on YouTube!Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's podcast --Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pads-above-replacement/id1676765616Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1zfCpYyhhG350JNP7Qd4pv?si=OGyV37PJSuGWzfFV2LSCKwNick Martinez's Baseball Savant page: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/nick-martinez-607259?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlbNick Martinez's Fangraphs page: https://www.fangraphs.com/players/nick-martinez/12730/stats?position=PHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

After a slew of pessimistic news to temper the mood, Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and producer Raphie Cantor wax poetic about all the things that could go right this year for the San Diego Padres in 2023. It's the second part of the Spring Training Trilogy tradition -- the Optimism episode!Join our Patreon community for as little as $5/month to get this and all episodes early and ad-free! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 2 of Pads Above Replacement, a stathead series from the Padres Hot Tub Podcast Network, covers Trent Grisham -- the elite center fielder and mystery behind the plate for the San Diego Padres.Subscribe to Pads Above Replacement's channel, where episodes will land in the futureWatch now on YouTube!Trent Grisham's Baseball Savant pageTrent Grisham's Fangraphs pageHosted by Raphie Cantor and John Precoda

Craig and Chris gather on the Padres Hot Tub Discord to take patron questions about the World Baseball Classic, Fernando Tatis Jr., filling in the outfield, and much more! Become a patron to get early, ad-free episodes and participate in Group Therapy episodes like this one!Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

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.Join our Patreon community to get the show ad-free and be a part of the conversation on Discord, plus much more!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

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

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.Join our Patreon community today to get the show ad-free and join live shows like this one!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

Episode 1 of our newest show PADS ABOVE REPLACEMENT will go live on this feed on Saturday -- but you can watch on YouTube now! Click this link or search Padres Hot Tub on YouTube to subscribe for more PHT content!

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.Become a Patreon member to join our community, get access to the discord, and support the show!Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

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.Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

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.Become a Patreon member to join our community and participate in Group Therapy!Read the SIS article on Xander Bogaerts's defense and injury projections.Hosted by Craig Elsten and Chris ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

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 ReedProduced by Raphie Cantor

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.

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.

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together to recap the news from Fan Fest, focusing on three key questions:Why are the Padres playing coy with Fernando Tatis Jr.'s fielding position?How important is it for the Padres to offer Manny Machado a contract extension BEFORE the regular season?Can the Padres afford to let Juan Soto walk at the end of 2024, and are there any possible scenarios by which it would be acceptable to trade Soto before his deal expires?Patrons of Padres Hot Tub got this podcast a day earlier and ad-free. Find out more at patreon.com/padreshottub

On tonight's show, Craig Elsten and Chris Reed discuss: Scott Rolen's entry into the Hall of Fame and what it means for Manny Machado in the futureRockies owner Dick Monfort's negative comments about the Padres, transitioning into a discussion about how SD has used loan money to help finance the clubThe new pitch clock rules and how they could impact the Padres' pitchersWe fill out The Athletic's Padres fan survey for 2023, see where your answers would be different from the guys!

Craig and Chris Reed get together for a previously unplanned Group Therapy podcast live on the Padres Hot Tub Patreon discord channel, to discuss the allegations of physical, mental and psychological domestic abuse levied against former Padres pitcher Mike Clevinger, and to take live reactions from patrons.

Craig and Chris Reed are joined by special guest John Precoda for tonight's show! The guys discuss:The Pablo López to Minnesota trade, and if this was a missed opportunity for SDA close look at the back end of the rotation, is this an area of acute need? Is this the best bullpen in Padres history?WBC PREVIEW: which Padres are going to play for their national teams, and what could the possible fallout be for the players involved?

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together and discuss: AJ Preller again avoiding arbitration with all of his players, and the possible positive knock-on effectsThe signing of international #1 prospect Ethan Salas(Craig Stammen)Then, the guys look at next year's contracts and ask two questions:Who MUST the Padres re-sign out of their crop of impending free agents, andCan SD put together enough expiring contracts to really pursue Shohei Ohtani?Lastly, the guys go through some simple childhood fandom questions to learn more about each others' baseball upbringing.

Craig Elsten and Chris Reed get together on the Padres Hot Tub Patreon Discord stage to talk about the club's signing of Nelson Cruz, the possible true purpose of bringing "Boomstick" to San Diego, Carlos Correa settling in Minnesota, and much more! PHT Patreon members get the chance to listen to Group Therapy and Post Game Shows live, and to participate in the show! Go to patreon.com/padreshottub to become a Patron for just $5 a month.