Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast How Joey Wiemer can help shape Giants outfield
Nov 24, 2025
The hosts dive into the Giants' arbitration process, discussing surprising roster moves. They break down the trade for Joey Wiemer and how his exceptional defense could reshape the outfield. The conversation shifts to platooning strategies and roster implications, highlighting the need for an improved outfield. They also touch on player futures, including Elliot Ramos, and explore broader MLB transactions and trends. Listener questions offer intriguing insights, including the possibility of Hunter Pence transitioning to coaching.
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Defense-First Outfield Shift
- Joey Weimer represents a targeted push to improve outfield defense for the Giants.
- Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper note the team has prioritized athletic defenders to fix last year's poor outfield defense.
Weimer's Journeyman Trade History
- Alex traces Joey Weimer's journey through multiple trades and teams over recent seasons.
- He notes Weimer was included in several notable deals and has bounced around before landing with Miami and now the Giants.
Crowded Outfield Means Roster Churn
- The Giants currently carry an unusually large group of outfielders on the 40-man roster, signalling roster churn.
- Alex expects many of those 10 outfielders won't remain and new defensive-first depth will replace them.