# The 2026 Pessimism Episode (w/ Jason RR Martinez)

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Podcast: [Padres Hot Tub](https://stenobird.com/podcast/padres-hot-tub-917828)
Published: 2026-03-10T15:35:02+00:00
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## Resource

Craig Elsten, Chris Reed, and Raphie Cantor are joined by returning champion Jason Martinez of Fangraphs Roster Resource to kick off a tradition unlike any other – the annual sweep of the pessimism, optimism, and predictions episodes. As always, this week will begin with the pessimism edition, in which the guys draw up their wildest half-empty scenarios for the 2026 Padres. Want to get this show and tons of others early and ad-free? Plus access to our vaunted PHT Discord server and more? Become a patron at patreon.com/padreshottub

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