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Spring training

FromHot Lava Podcast

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27 minutes

Released:

Feb 22, 2024

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Podcast episode

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Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk Jackson Merrill, Jairo Iriarte and the switch in the middle infield.

Released:

Feb 22, 2024

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Podcast episode

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The Union-Tribune’s Padres beat writer Kevin Acee and sports editor Jay Posner discuss all things Padres — the significance of the upcoming series, who’s hot and who’s not plus the comings and goings of all the hot lava talent in the minors.

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Ep10. Padres v. Giants: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss progress and disappointment the first month of the season, how long the leash is on two starting pitchers and which member of the Padres coaching staff has the least pop. by Hot Lava Podcast
16 min listen
Ep13. Padres v. Pirates: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about the value of the Padres’ trade pieces, the real Travis Jankowski and the need for Eric Lauer to have a good start. by Hot Lava Podcast
20 min listen
Ep.16 Padres v. Marlins: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Hunter Renfroe, Phil Hughes and what can come of the Padres finally playing teams that have even a worse record than they do. ________________________________________________________________ Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-lava-padcast/id1365225381?mt=2 And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts ________________________________________________________________ Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're covering the stories you want to know about. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard by Hot Lava Podcast
11 min listen
Ep14. Padres v. Nationals: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner talk about what’s real and what’s not now that the Padres are winning more than losing of late. And in the latest segment of “We’ll see,” the apparent difference between Christian Villanueva and Manuel Margot. by Hot Lava Podcast
19 min listen
Padres v Rangers: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Brad Hand’s trade value and what to look for in the second half. Plus a little on the upcoming battle of last-place teams that strike out a lot. ______________________________________________________________ Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast ________________________________________________________________ Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html ________________________________________________________________ And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/ by Hot Lava Podcast
24 min listen
Ep.15 At Dodgers: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the Padres’ recent surge in the standings means and what the upcoming stretch of games could bring. by Hot Lava Podcast
16 min listen
Padres v. Cardinals: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Cardinals, how the Padres bullpen is used and Eric Hosmer’s approach at the plate. by Hot Lava Podcast
20 min listen
Ep11. Padres v. Cardinals: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres' identity problem, future trades and what success looks like this season. ________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening to this episode of Hot Lava Padcast. Please take a minute to take our survey below so we can continue to improve this show. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard by Hot Lava Podcast
24 min listen
At Chicago: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the merits of the trades that didn’t happen, what matters and doesn’t matter about the Padres’ awful record. And a future poll for Padres fans. by Hot Lava Podcast
22 min listen
Padres at Oakland: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Luis Perdomo, Hunter Renfroe and whether it’s better to be the A’s or Padres. by Hot Lava Podcast
14 min listen
Padres v. Athletics: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the wisdom of trading Brad Hand and Tyson Ross, plus Eric Hosmer‘s impact and bad umpires. by Hot Lava Podcast
23 min listen
Padres v. Braves: Union-Tribune Sports Editor Jay Posner and Padres beat writer Kevin Acee talk about the Padres’ recent hot streak, what it might mean for the future, and Kevin interviews pitcher Matt Strahm. by Hot Lava Podcast
21 min listen
Padres vs. Rockies: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Luis Urias’ impact (the difference between talent and Hot Lava Talent) plus the rationale behind not letting Jacob Nix try for a complete game. And the Rockies series. by Hot Lava Podcast
23 min listen
Padres v. Mariners/Luis Urias Day: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss — what else? It’s Luis Urias Day! What to expect. What not to expect. What it will mean. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast ______________________________________________________________ Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html ______________________________________________________________ And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/ by Hot Lava Podcast
17 min listen
Padres v Giants: Kevin Acee discusses the significance of Wil Myers’ return, the Padres’ four-game losing streak and the upcoming four games with the Giants. Plus a little Manny Machado due diligence. ________________________________________________________________ And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts ________________________________________________________________ Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're talking about what you want to listen to. by Hot Lava Podcast
17 min listen
Ep.18 Padres v Braves: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming Braves series and MLB draft. Plus, hear from Padres general manager A. J. Preller. ________________________________________________________________ Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast ________________________________________________________________ Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html ________________________________________________________________ And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/ by Hot Lava Podcast
20 min listen
Padres v. Marlins: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres and how their recent winning could affect potential trades and minor league call-ups. Oh, and the weekend series with the Marlins. ________________________________________________________________ Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast ________________________________________________________________ Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html ________________________________________________________________ And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/ by Hot Lava Podcast
17 min listen
Ep12. Padres v. Rockies: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the extremely crowded Padres outfield and where Franmil Reyes fits in to the team’s ongoing audition process. by Hot Lava Podcast
15 min listen
Padres v. Diamondbacks: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Trevor Hoffman’s upcoming Hall of Fame induction and what makes sense and doesn’t make sense about possible Padres trades. Never miss an episode of San Diego News Fix and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts ________________________________________________________________ by Hot Lava Podcast
18 min listen
Brad Hand, Adam Cimber Traded To Cleveland: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres trade with Cleveland that netted another of the game’s top prospects — and what the acquisition of Francisco Mejia says to Austin Hedges. by Hot Lava Podcast
17 min listen
Padres v. Giants: Bruce Bochy returning to town with the Giants provides Kevin Acee and Jay Posner the opportunity to discuss the importance of a manager. Plus a discussion on the merits of keeping both Francisco Mejia and Austin Hedges. Help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast ______________________________________________________________ Follow Kevin's Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html ______________________________________________________________ And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/ by Hot Lava Podcast
20 min listen
At San Francisco Giants: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the kind of Padres victory that has stopped being improbable, why it matters, the starting rotation and more. by Hot Lava Podcast
24 min listen
Padres v. Angels: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner go off on some tangents about the Angels, Padres and bat flips. Plus something cool Austin Hedges taught Joey Lucchesi in Sunday's game. Please help us out by rating and reviewing in Apple Podcasts. Never miss an episode of the Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast ______________________________________________________________ Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html ______________________________________________________________ And check out our other podcasts here at the U-T Podcast Network: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/podcasts/ by Hot Lava Podcast
17 min listen
Padres v. Mets: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the merit of watching two last-place teams and the wisdom of putting Bryan Mitchell back in the starting rotation. Never miss an episode of Hot Lava Padcast and subscribe here: https://sdut.us/SUBSCRIBEHotLavaPadcast And check out our other podcasts at SanDiegoUnionTribune.com/podcasts ________________________________________________________________ Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're covering the stories you want to know about. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard by Hot Lava Podcast
16 min listen
Padres v. Brewers by Hot Lava Podcast
14 min listen
Ep.17 vs. Cincinatti: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner preview another series against a team with a worse record than the Padres, talk about what recent uptick in wins means and what it would take for Christian Villanueva to be an All-Star. Plus Phil Hughes answers whether has anything left in the tank. by Hot Lava Podcast
20 min listen
Vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres’ slump, Ian Kinsler’s outburst and whether the club should look to add veteran pitching. by Hot Lava Podcast
31 min listen
Padres v. Cubs: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss how good the Cubs are and what Eric Hosmer has to do to ultimately prove worthy of his contract. Plus something about a 23-day road trip. ________________________________________________________________ Never miss an episode and subscribe here: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:424375776/sounds.rss Follow Kevin's daily Padres coverage here: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-kevin-acee-staff.html ________________________________________________________________ Please take a few minutes to complete our podcast survey so we can make sure we're talking about what you want to listen to. Fill out what you want, skip what you don't. http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=Kv7xaSXfStEq&ver=standard by Hot Lava Podcast
15 min listen
Vs. Philadelphia: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres outfield situation and Wil Myers being at third base. by Hot Lava Podcast
22 min listen
At Arizona: Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss why Manuel Margot is allowed to make mistakes running the bases and who is the Padres¹ obvious All-Star selection. by Hot Lava Podcast
19 min listen

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vs New York Yankees: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' road trip, Luis Arraez, Juan Soto and the upcoming Yankees series. by Hot Lava Podcast
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at Cincinnati Reds: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres series win in Atlanta, Xander Bogaerts' injury, Joe Musgrove's return and the upcoming series against the Reds. by Hot Lava Podcast
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at Chicago Cubs: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss what Luis Arraez means to the Padres lineup, ongoing starting pitching issues and the upcoming Cubs series. by Hot Lava Podcast
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vs Philadelphia Phillies: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres' meltdown Thursday, Mike Shildt's reaction to it, whether the team is good and the upcoming Phillies series. by Hot Lava Podcast
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vs Toronto Blue Jays: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley talk about Jackson Merrill, Michael King and the upcoming series against the Blue Jays. by Hot Lava Podcast
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at San Francisco Giants: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ victory on Wednesday, Luis Campusano, Fernando Tatis Jr. and the upcoming series against the Giants. by Hot Lava Podcast
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vs St. Louis Cardinals: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres’ offense, Graham Pauley, Matt Waldron and the significance of the upcoming series against the Cardinals to Mike Shildt. by Hot Lava Podcast
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at Chicago White Sox: Kevin Acee and Ryan Finley discuss the Padres being so close yet so far from the postseason, as well as the dynamic between Bob Melvin and A.J. Preller. by Hot Lava Podcast
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