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Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Nov 26, 2024 • 45min

What Giants' outfield might look like for 2025 season

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants' possible outfield lineup next season, how the team can balance free agency with playing time for young players, and if Madison Bumgarner could return to San Francisco as an advisor.1:00 – What Giants' outfield might look like for 2025 season5:45 – Free agency vs. giving young players opportunities8:00 – On having a different left-fielder every year since Barry Bonds10:00 – Alyssa Nakken leaves15:00 – Bobby Evans rejoins the team along with Jeff Berry20:40 – Contracts tendered for LaMonte Wade Jr., Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers as Austin Warren re-signs22:00 – Awards season review23:30 – Carson Ragsdale and Carson Seymour are added to the 40-man roster24:30 – Madison Bumgarner coming back to the Giants as an advisor?Duane Kuiper:27:15 – Duane Kuiper on watching a World Series game with Mike Krukow29:45 – On Buster Posey taking over as President of Baseball Operations35:20 – Which positions the Giants need to fill this offseason39:00 – On who he expects to play in the outfield next season41:50 – Going on the Giants Hawaii trip
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Nov 19, 2024 • 48min

Zack Minasian explains why his upbringing makes him ideal Giants GM

New San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian sits down with Alex Pavlovic to discuss the team's identity and why his lifetime around baseball makes him a good fit for the position. Cole Kuiper and Alex also break down Randy Winn's new role with the team and answer fan's mailbag questions.Intro:1:00 - Randy Winn named Vice President of Player Development7:00 - Austin Slater signs with the Chicago White Sox9:00 - Which Giants will be back after the non-tender deadline?12:15 - Mailbag Q’sZack Minasian:22:10 - On becoming a new dad and GM23:20 - What an interview with Buster Posey is like24:15 - If the thought he had a chance at the job after Posey's press conference25:30 - On scouting  Posey when he was a player27:00 - On the moment he got the GM job27:45 - What moves he feels stand out in his career29:00 - Why pitching and defense need to be the Giants' identity moving forward31:00 - On confidence in Giants' current pitching,32:45 - Tyler Fitzgerald maybe moving to 2nd and if they need to upgrade shortstop33:30 - Breaking down the outfield situation36:00 - On Luis Matos and Marco Luciano's development, expectations for next season38:50 - On Randy Winn becoming VP of player development, how they plan on approaching player development41:45 - His background growing up in MLB clubhouses, on the validation from getting the GM job44:30 - Dynamic between him and his brother Perry, who's GM of the Angels48:20 - On Tommy Lasorda being his godfather
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Nov 12, 2024 • 43min

Might Ha-Seong Kim be part of the Giants' infield solution?

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the Giants' possible infield lineup next season, including if free-agent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim could make his way to San Francisco this offseason, along with other possible options this offseason 1:00 – Explaining what the GM meetings are for2:50 – Uncertainty for the Giants' offseason9:20 – Why so many former Giants are working together elsewhere12:50 – Juan Soto watch begins15:00 – Giants’ infielders breakdown17:20 – Could Ha-Seong Kim sign with the Giants?22:00 – Could Willy Adames sign with the Giants?26:30 – Can Bryce Eldridge continue his “meteoric” rise?31:35 – What does the future look like for Tyler Fitzgerald & Casey Schmitt?34:00 – Around the MLB
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Nov 5, 2024 • 46min

Zack Minasian hired as Giants' new GM; is bullpen settled now?

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down why the Giants promoted Zack Minasian to be their general manager, share their reaction to Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman winning NL Gold Gloves, and discuss if the bullpen is set after several relievers had breakout 2024 seasons. :45 – Why the Giants hired Zack Minasian as GM10:00 – Comings and goings in San Francisco25:50 – Bailey and Chapman win Gold Gloves27:45 – On the Dodgers' celebration30:15 – Biggest winners from the Dodgers' World Series win35:30 – Will Soto be back with the Yankees?37:45 – Breaking down the bullpen
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Oct 30, 2024 • 48min

Predicting possible Giants starting rotation for 2025 season

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' starting pitching options this offseason, if they believe Blake Snell will be back with the team and discuss the World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. 1:00 – Takeaways from the World Series matchup11:00 - Do the Giants need to just spend the money this offseason?14:15 – Comparing the Giants use of bullpen games to the Dodgers this postseason19:00 – On starting pitching and how they can improve next season24:00 – Will Blake Snell be back?28:30 – Pitching free agent options34:40 – Where do the Giants stand with their young pitchers, are they ready?36:00 – Will Jordan Hicks remain a starter?37:45 – Predicting the Giants’ 2025 starting rotation40:40 – Mailbag Q’s
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Oct 22, 2024 • 46min

How Giants might approach arbitration-eligible players, what future roster could look like

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down how the Giants might handle arbitration-eligible players, this year’s World Series matchup, and what their future roster could look like. Cole and Alex also answer fan questions about the Giants’ offseason. :45 - J.P. Martinez promoted to be Giants' new pitching coach6:15 - Unofficial embargo on news during the World Series7:30 - How will Giants handle arbitration-eligible players Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers, LaMonte Wade, Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski?21:00 - Breaking down the World Series matchup25:30 - Discussing the players in the World Series the Giants missed out on30:30 - What will the Giants’ future roster look like in a few years? And can the Giants sign Juan Soto this offseason?
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Oct 15, 2024 • 52min

Analyzing potential Giants GM candidates, offseason questions

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down what new president of baseball operations Buster Posey will seek in potential GM candidates and answer fan questions about the Giants’ offseason. Cole and Alex also discuss the MLB playoffs and make their World Series predictions.1:00 Breaking down NLCS, ALCS matchups15:00 World Series predictions16:30 Potential Giants GM candidates29:30 Are the Giants done with 'heavy lifting' after Matt Chapman deal?40:00 What does future look like for Marco Luciano, Tyler Fitzgerald, Brett Wisely?
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Oct 7, 2024 • 42min

Giants’ biggest surprises, disappointments of 2024 season

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper look back at the 2024 season and analyze the Giants’ biggest surprises, disappointments and front-office mistakes that resulted in an 80-82 record. They also discuss new president of baseball operations Buster Posey’s potential impact on top prospects such as Bryce Eldridge and Marco Luciano.3:00 Biggest surprises of 2024 season7:00 Biggest disappointment13:00 Breakthrough performance24:00 Biggest front-office mistake
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Oct 1, 2024 • 49min

Buster Posey excited by president of baseball ops role, shares what he wants in Giants’ next GM

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper assess Farhan Zaidi’s tenure and look forward to how Buster Posey’s leadership style will translate to his new role. Also, Alex catches up with Posey and Giants chairman Greg Johnson to discuss the search for San Francisco's next general manager and how Buster’s perspective as a player will benefit him in his new job.8:00 Assessing Farhan's tenure26:00 Examing Posey's leadership style33:00 Buster Posey shares 'excitement' of new role37:45 Posey on GM search41:30 Greg Johnson on Posey's readiness for new role
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Sep 30, 2024 • 18min

Emergency podcast: Zaidi out, Posey in as Giants' president of baseball ops

Alex Pavlovic and George Kontos discuss what led to the Giants' decision to part ways with Farhan Zaidi, the surprising announcement of Buster Posey as his replacement, and what changes should be made for San Francisco to regain a winning culture.1:10 Posey named Giants' president of baseball operations3:00 How Posey can bring winning culture back to San Francisco10:05 Can Posey be a successful player recruiter?12:45 What led to Giants' decision to part ways with Zaidi

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