On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the news San Francisco is out of the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, discuss whether Justin Verlander should wear No. 35 after Brandon Crawford's recent retirement and answer a couple fan mailbag questions.:50 – Giants out on Rōki Sasaki8:00 – Other international prospects: Josuar De Jesus Gonzales12:45 – On Justin Verlander signing with the Giants and mentoring the young guys16:20 – On Verlander’s health and why he feels he’s in a better place18:20 – On Verlander possibly wearing No. 35 and talking to Brandon Crawford about it27:00 – Verlander accidentally has wife Kate Upton’s name on his Zoom because she used it last31:30 – Giants DFA Blake Sabol35:30 - Ehire Adrianza retires37:30 – Malibag Q’s

On this emergency episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and George Kontos break down San Francisco's reported one-year, $15 million contract with veteran ace Justin Verlander, why the deal made sense for president of baseball operations Buster Posey and who should be the fifth starting pitcher.Intro:1:10 – Verlander always made sense to Alex as a one year deal3:00 – Continues Buster’s trend trying to make the team “interesting”4:10 – Breaking down why he got $15 millionKontos:6:40 – Kontos on the signing of Verlander8:00 – Has Kontos met Verlander?8:40 – Why he made sense for the Giants right now11:10 – On his fastball velocity and if he’ll need to adjust how he pitches13:40 – Who’s Kontos’ favorite for the fifth starting pitching spot?15:50 – Kontos on Willy Adames16:50 – If Kontos could add one more player to the roster, who would it be?18:00 – What it was like playing against Verlander in Game 1 in 2012

On this episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt discuss why MLB ace Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks is so disappointing, how San Francisco is one of the remaining teams still in the mix for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and other ways the team can upgrade its offense for the 2025 MLB season.1:10 – Why Corbin Burnes signing with the Diamondbacks is so disappointing4:35 – Options now that Burnes has signed9:50 – How confident are you in Robbie Ray this season?12:50 – Giants should focus on upgrading the offense now, would Pete Alonso be a good fit?16:45 – Ha-Seong Kim and Alex Bregman as other solid options, Tyler Fitzgerald’s versatility21:50 – Giants still in the mix for Rōki Sasaki28:35 – Mailbag Q’s

Brothers Zack and Perry Minasian join Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how their upbringing prepared them for their roles as general managers of San Francisco and the Los Angeles Angels, respectively, who's the most competitive brother and what it's like making trades together. Intro::45 – Recent signings: first basemen off the board / Paul Goldschmidt7:15 – Giants happy with LaMonte Wade Jr at first but open to upgrading10:15 – Pete Alonso discussion13:35 – Potential free agent signings: Connor Joe, Mark Canha, Josh Bell, Justin Turner18:40 – Walker Buehler, Joc Pederson, Sean Manaea signed22:20 – Difference between if the Giants get Corbin Burnes or not: “if you’re a Giants fan you should probably feel better than you did 2 weeks ago”25:30 – Farhan Zaidi’s interview, potential landing spots29:00 – On getting recommendations for setting lineups32:30 – Preview of Minasian brothers’ interview, background on their family Zack & Perry Minasian:36:00 - On playing board games as kids37:10 - Which brother is more competitive?38:00 - On their brother that doesn't work in baseball38:45 - What prepared them for these roles?39:30 - How often do they talk?40:20 - If Perry thought Zack had a chance at the GM position42:00 - What trading together is like43:40 - Is Perry watching the Giants more now?

Bob Melvin joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how he envisions the Giants' lineup, his expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval next season, and why he believes Kyle Harrison is "hungrier." Plus, Cole Kuiper and Alex break down the Giants' free-agent pursuit of Corbin Burnes and if they have a shot at 23-year-old Japanese superstar pitcher Rōki Sasaki.Intro::40 – Will the Giants get Corbin Burnes?3:55 – Reporting on if Burnes prefers a short-term deal and why Giants would prefer a longer-term deal6:00 – Cole is over one-and-done deals but Alex likes them8:15 – Options if the Giants don’t sign Burnes?11:50 –  Why Giants are a good spot for Rōki Sasaki?16:00 – Kyle Tucker signs, what Giants would have had to give up to get himBob Melvin:21:30 - How it's been working with Buster Posey22:45 - On his initial conversation with Posey23:50 - Being empowered to run his department by Posey24:45 - How he envisions the Giants' lineup26:00 - On being more accountable27:15 - Piecing together the Giants' lineup28:45 - Expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval30:45 - Upside of pitching group32:00 - Why Kyle Harrison is "hungrier"33:00 - Update on Marco Luciano34:00 - Melvins' message getting ready for camp35:00 - What Giants will play like in 2025

Willy Adames joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss why he bought into Buster Posey and the Giants' vision for his future, his excitement to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he chose to wear #2. Intro::55 - Willy Adames press conference break down3:05 - How the Adames deal went down3:50 - Kyle Tucker available6:00 - First base and DH options7:05 - Corbin Burnes speculation Willy Adames:8:40 - Why he bought into Buster Posey and the Giants' vision9:40 - On if the Giants made assurances that they will compete10:20 - On the city of San Francisco11:10 - How he celebrated after signing his contract11:55 - If he’s spoked to Logan Webb or any other teammates yet12:55 - On being a "connecter" teammate13:45 - On hitting at Oracle14:40 - His excitement for playing alongside Matt Chapman15:10 - Why he chose to wear #2

Buster Posey joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss the Willy Adames signing, why the Giants were out on Juan Soto's free agency and gives his thoughts on Rōki Sasaki.Intro:1:00 – Roki Sasaki speculation3:45 – Corbin Burnes speculationBuster Posey:6:20 - Buster Posey on his experience so far at the MLB Winter Meetings7:00  – When in the process Willy Adames became the guy for the Giants7:45 – On speaking with Logan Webb and Adames as they build the roster8:30 – Why they were out on Juan Soto9:30 – On the pitching market10:20 – On if they will meet with Rōki Sasaki11:50 – On connecting back to the World Series years and players13:15 – How does he anticipate using his former teammates?14:45 – On understanding the importance of the team’s history and players15:40 – Best and worst part of the new job

The recent signing of Willy Adames has sparked excitement and clarity for the Giants' infield lineup. Insights into Jung Hoo Lee's progress reveal optimism for the upcoming season. The hosts discuss Jordan Hicks' role in the rotation alongside updates on Camilo Doval. Offseason shifts like Michael Conforto's surprising move to the Dodgers and Juan Soto's record contract with the Mets add intrigue to MLB dynamics. Their camaraderie shines as they reflect on past memories while looking ahead to an exhilarating 2024 season.

The hosts dive into the Giants' groundbreaking seven-year, $182 million contract with Willy Adames, exploring its ramifications for the team's future. They analyze Adames' offensive skills and what this means for San Francisco's infield. The conversation touches on how this signing might change public perception of the Giants and the strategic significance behind locking up a star player before pivotal offseason moves. There's also a look at upcoming Winter Meetings and a reflection on Buster Posey's impact in shaping the team's identity.

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Brandon Crawford's legacy in San Francisco after he announced his retirement, what Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers means and what Buster Posey should look to accomplish at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings.:45 – Discussing Brandon Crawford’s retirement and legacy with the Giants7:15 – Alex and Cole's favorite Crawford moment11:00 – Blake Snell signs with the Dodgers18:30 – On the Dodgers’ deferred contracts, should more teams spend?24:30 – What does Snell to LA mean for the Giants pursuit of a starting pitcher?27:45 – Other recent MLB signings30:45 – Rob Manfred and the “golden at-bat” rule35:15 – What should Buster Posey look to accomplish at the Winter Meetings?