Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast Giants set to hire Justin Meccage, Frank Anderson as coaching staff takes shape
Nov 20, 2025
The hosts dive into the Giants' recent coaching shake-up with the hiring of Justin Meccage as pitching coach. They discuss the implications of the Rule 5 Draft and analyze the team's strategy regarding player protections. Reactions to the Hall of Fame ballot, including Hunter Pence and Buster Posey, spark lively debate. Recent MLB news around Tatis and the Padres’ ownership is also on the table. The episode wraps up with fun mailbag questions, touching on everything from offseason gear to bold predictions for player development.
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Rule 5 Draft Means Real Opportunities
- The Rule 5 Draft gives stalled minor leaguers a real path to the big leagues if teams don't protect them on the 40-man roster.
- The Giants chose not to protect anyone this year because they expect to need multiple 40-man spots this offseason.
Why Relievers Are Rule 5 Targets
- Relief arms and hard-throwing lefties are common Rule 5 targets because bad teams can stash them in a bullpen to see if they stick.
- The Giants' shallow AAA/AA depth explains why they left many of their draft classes unprotected.
Giants Prefer Young Development Coaches
- The Giants' new hires include relatively inexperienced development coaches rather than retreads, mirroring past successful staff construction.
- Alex Pavlovic likes that the hires appear to be younger coaches on the rise, not long-time recycled staffers.
