Albert Pujols EMERGES as FINALIST For Padres Managerial Job | Can He Handle the EGOS?

San Diego Padres narrow their managerial search to four finalists, including Albert Pujols and pitching coach Ruben Niebla. Which style makes the most sense?Javier Reyes breaks down Kevin Acee's report on the finalists—Pujols, Niebla, Rangers special assistant Nick Hundley, and a fourth undisclosed candidate. The discussion explores what each brings to a complicated situation: a star-studded roster, aggressive GM A.J. Preller, and limited farm system depth. After reacting to Fernando Tatis Jr.'s third Gold Glove win, he gets into the mailbag to discuss the risk of losing Niebla to another organization if he's passed over, whether hiring based on "vibes" and commanding respect could reshape the Padres' clubhouse culture, and more! Go Padres.0:30 Intro-Padres Managerial Finalists Revealed7:06 Dodgers World Series Win Reaction11:42 Fernando Tatis Jr. Wins Gold Glove15:16 Mailbag!22:27 Concerns About Losing Ruben Niebla + outroFollow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaviipenoFollow on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/javiipeno.bsky.socialFollow on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@javioosSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONMLB to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.PrizePicks — Run Your Game.Click Link Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONMLBMonarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONMLB at https://monarchmoney.com/lockedonmlb for 50% off your first year.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.