San Diego Padres shock the baseball world by naming Craig Stammen—a former reliever with zero managerial experience—as their new skipper. Will this unconventional hire backfire spectacularly, or has GM AJ Preller finally learned from past mistakes?

Host Javier Reyes breaks down the stunning decision, examining whether Stammen will simply become another front office puppet or can command respect from stars like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. The analysis covers Stammen's playing career with the Padres, comparisons to previous managers Bob Melvin and Mike Shildt, and why many fans wanted Albert Pujols instead. Key discussions include the risks of hiring someone who "didn't initially put himself forward as a candidate," the challenges of managing a championship-caliber roster as a rookie skipper, and whether this move signals continued dysfunction or genuine organizational growth. Go Padres.

1:32 Craig Stammen hired as Padres manager

7:36 Concerns about front office puppet manager

16:46 Getting into more mailbag!

25:28 Xander Bogaerts contract discussion

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