The heat is on A.J. Preller and Craig Stammen, Dennis Lin joins the show

What is wrong with this Padres team?

Darren Smith and Marty Caswell welcome in The Athletic's Dennis Lin to discuss the Padres ongoing struggles, the pressure on the coaching staff, and if and why the Padres would be buyers at the trade deadline.

Dennis discusses the complicated sale process and why Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones haven't been announced yet, and if any of the hangup involves their investor group. How does the hangup affect A.J. Preller's ability to make a trade?

The trio discuss how much financial latitude to expect from the new ownership group. Marty, Darren and Dennis also discuss the scrutiny around Craig Stammen and his coaching staff, and why Preller hired another rookie manager.

Dennis also discuses how patient the new ownership group will be with Preller and who's making the decisions now.

Marty and Darren then read tweets from frustrated Padres fans, including frustration with the coaching staff, if Jackson Merrill is a bust, and whether the Padres should trade their bullpen stars should the struggles continue.

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