Padres Hot Tub

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro preview the prospect game between the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers, review their 3 favorite things from the past year of Padres baseball, wish farewell to Carter Capps, and talk about TV/movies.

The boys go over Andy Green's managing philosophy and fight with the tanking philosophy the front office has put forward without much in the way of securing execution.

The guys take a deep dive on Wil Myers, draft position, and hot prospects in the San Diego Padres' system in the dog days of the dog days of the MLB season.

What's the real reason for the San Diego Padres firing hitting coach Alan Zinter? And what can we take away from the minor league performances of Hunter Renfroe and Fernando Tatis Jr?

Craig and John argue over the San Diego Padres demoting Hunter Renfroe to AAA, promoting Fernando Tatis Jr. to AA, and look around at some former Padres pitchers.

Craig and John get together to talk about Andy Green's contract extension to remain Manager of the San Diego Padres, Cory Spangenberg's hot week, the decommissioning of the tank, questions from listeners, and what they've been watching lately.

Craig and John go over Andy Green's decision to bring in Brad Hand to face Joey Votto on a 2-2 count with minimal time to warm up in the bullpen. What was Andy thinking?!?

Craig and John review the trade deadline, where the San Diego Padres made zero moves and held on to Brad Hand and Jhoulys Chacín.

Craig and John break down the San Diego Padres sending Trevor Cahill, Brandon Maurer, and Ryan Buchter to the Kansas City Royals in a trade and try to figure out which team won the deal. Later, the guys talk about Hunter Renfroe putting his dong on the roof (again!) and A.J. Preller's crazy evaluation of Brad Hand.

Craig and John celebrate the return of "the tank" for the San Diego Padres, debate who the best young player on the team's major league roster is, complain about Wil Myers, and give a breakdown of the entire NL West.

Craig and John discuss the value of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, the trade value of Brad Hand (and others on the San Diego Padres roster), and some of the prospects being promoted.

Craig and John discuss the "fight" between San Diego Padres manager Andy Green and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before breaking down San Diego's potential trade deadline pieces and discussing the international free agency period.

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro talk about their night at Petco Park, watching the San Diego Padres take care of business against the Atlanta Braves, before diving into a trouble trend with Andy Green's reputation and what it means for the future of the team. Later, the guys discuss Better Call Saul!

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro discuss Andy Green's decision to not retaliate against the Chicago Cubs after Anthony Rizzo's home-plate collision with San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges, what an injury means for Solarte's value, Renfroe's disappointing month, and two incredible movies.

The guys recap the San Diego Padres' 2017 draft picks, talk about where the new guys fit in with the team's minor league systems, marvel at the hot bats of Franchy Cordero and Jose Pirela, and finally talk about the trade value of the pitching staff and Wil Myers.

Craig and John discuss whether Luis Urias is developing into an elite prospect at the AA level for the San Diego Padres, their Sunday excursion to a Padres loss, not having to watch the standings, and The Handmaid's Tale.

The guys got together after the San Diego Padres completed their sweep of the Chicago Cubs, continuing a winning streak that started against the New York Mets, and talk about all of the things going right with the team, the bullpen's increasing trade value, and their take on The Handmaid's Tale.

Craig and John go in on San Diego Padres fans that are rooting for the wrong things, criticism of the team's $99 ticket offer, and break down all of the team's recent signings, injuries and call-ups.

Craig and John discuss how the San Diego Padres are combating the rise in home runs (and increased launch angles), Craig's mistress, Jered Weaver getting called out by Ron Fowler, and the enjoyable experience of catching a game at PETCO Park.

Craig Elsten and John Gennaro explore the San Diego Padres' "better than expected" start to the season, signs of impending doom for the team's offense, and a possible philosophical flaw in A.J. Preller's search for prospects with "loud tools".

While filling in for Chris Cantore on The Mighty 1090, Craig Elsten and John Gennaro discussed 19-year old Luis Robert, who was recently granted free agency by Major League Baseball and is expected to sign a big contract on May 20th. Could the Padres be in the mix to get him?

Edwin Rodriguez, manager of the Lake Elsinore Storm, joins Craig Elsten and John Gennaro who are filling in for Chris Cantore. Listen as the minor league skipper talks about managing the future Padres stars of tomorrow, coaching in the World Baseball Classic, and more!

Craig and John are filling in for Chris Cantore on The Mighty 1090 this week, and they kicked off Tuesday night's show with a conversation about the San Diego Padres' plan and their differing opinions on Austin Hedges' ceiling.

Craig and John are joined by Dallas McLaughin of The Kept Faith to discuss the start of the 2017 San Diego Padres season, the value of unbalanced players, and stand-up comedy. Later, Craig and John talk about why they liked the podcast S-Town.

After seven games, Craig and John talk about the things they're worried about with the 2017 San Diego Padres roster as well as what they're excited about, and explain why they already love this team.