Friar Territory: a San Diego Padres podcast

Padres Hire Craig Stammen As Manager in SHOCKING Decision; Instant Reaction With Heath Bell

Episode Summary

The San Diego Padres named former reliever and current special assistant Craig Stammen as manager on Thursday in a shocking twist. Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down the surprise hire, including if Stammen was the right choice, whether former teammates like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. will give him deference, and why retaining Ruben Niebla on staff as pitching coach is now even more critical. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Follow us on X: @FriarTerritory Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser Heath Bell on X: @HeathBell21

Episode Notes

The San Diego Padres named former reliever and current special assistant Craig Stammen as manager on Thursday in a shocking twist. Heath Bell and Kyle Glaser break down the surprise hire, including if Stammen was the right choice, whether former teammates like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. will give him deference, and why retaining Ruben Niebla on staff as pitching coach is now even more critical.

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Kyle Glaser on X: @KyleAGlaser 

Heath Bell on X: @HeathBell21