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.

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Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres bullpen, the (un)importance of September and just how bad the Rangers and Padres are.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss Bryan Mitchell and Joey Lucchesi, what’s real about Hunter Renfroe and other hitters and what there is to look for in the season’s final couple weeks.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss corner outfield conundrum, Wil Myers, Bryan Mitchell and the Reds series.

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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.

Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss — what else? It’s Luis Urias Day! What to expect. What not to expect. What it will mean.

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Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss what the relatively poor attendance for this past weekend’s Trevor Hoffman celebration means and what the Padres can do about it going forward — and also a little on the upcoming Rockies series.

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Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the upcoming series against the Diamondbacks and why Andy Green was so angry Wednesday. Plus Jacob Nix talks about why his first start went so well.

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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.

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Kevin Acee and Jay Posner discuss the Padres outfield situation and Wil Myers being at third base.