Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt break down the reported signing of Jordan Hicks and his impact on the pitching staff, if San Francisco now is out on Blake Snell and the impact Dusty Baker will have rejoining the Giants organization.(1:35) Giants reportedly sign Jordan Hicks(8:36) Are the Giants still in on Snell?(13:36) Davis, Giants can’t agree to arbitration deal(20:22) Impact Dusty Baker will have on organization

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down how Jung Hoo Lee can become the face of the Giants organization, why the wait for Robbie Ray might be worth it and where the Giants need to focus next this offseason.(1:35) Giants acquire Ray from Seattle(7:36) Does the Ray acquisition rule out Snell?(13:36) Will Harrison be on the Opening Day roster?(18:09) Kuip on what Ray will bring to the Giants(23:22) What will Giants get from Lee?(26:33) Kuip on who else the Giants should sign

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt break down some areas the Giants need to improve next season, why Jung Hoo Lee could be the fix for both the offense and the defense and why Bob Melvin joining San Francisco will be a major change for the daily lineups. Plus, Cole and Laura look back on the 2023 season and share what stood out most.(1:35) Looking back at the 2023 season(9:36) Is Lee the key to the Giants’ offensive struggles?(13:36) How can Giants improve their defense?(19:09) Will Melvin shift the team’s mentality?(23:22) Free agency update

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt discuss where the Giants need to turn their attention after losing out on some big-name free agents, why Joey Bart’s time in San Francisco most likely is over, and why the team needs to acquire a big-name player in free agency or through the trade market.(1:35) Giants agree to terms with new backup catcher(9:36) What does the future hold for Bart?(18 :36) Where should Giants shift their attention in free agency?(22:09) Are the Giants active in the trade market?

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt examine the breaking news of Yoshinobu Yamamoto joining the Dodgers on a 12-year deal, what this means for MLB as a whole and where the Giants turn to next in their search for starting pitching. (1:35) Yamamoto, Dodgers agree on 12-year deal (6:36) Is this good or bad for baseball? (11:40) Offseason winners and losers (17:36) What reputation do the Giants have in MLB? (22:09) Giants’ next free agent targets

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt break down the immediate impact Jung Hoo Lee can have on the entire Giants organization, when and where Yoshinobu Yamamoto will sign in free agency and possibl backup plans for the Giants. Plus, Cole and Laura dive into Buster Posey's comments and explain why they were taken out of context.(1:35) Lee's personality shines through in press conference(6:36) Is Lee now the face of the franchise?(15:40) Dodgers trade for Glasnow, extend him for five years(21:36) Is Snell the free-agency wild card?(28:09) Looking at San Francisco’s free-agency reputation

Laura Britt is joined by new center fielder Jung Hoo Lee to discuss why it always has been a "dream" to play for the Giants, explain his father’s influence on his love for baseball and share how he plans to prepare for spring training. He also sends a message to all Giants fans.(1:35) Lee introduced as a Giant on Friday(5:36) Lee says it has been a “dream” to play for the Giants(9:40) Lee reveals his first goal with the Giants(15:36) Lee shares his message to Giants fans

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt discuss the reported contract agreement with Jung Hoo Lee, how he will improve both the offense and the defense and why this could be just the start of their offseason signings. Plus, which prospects could be on the move in the trade market?(1:35) Giants reportedly agree to terms with Jung Hoo Lee(5:36) Where can Lee improve the Giants’ offense?(9:40) Other positions of need for the Giants(15:36) Predicting the Giants' next move

Former Giants player Duane Kuiper joins Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt to discuss Shohei Ohtani joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. They talk about where the Giants should focus their attention, the potential trade market solution, and possible free-agent upgrades for the team's offense. Kuiper also reveals his top free agents. The speakers express shock and disbelief at the Dodgers' signing show and discuss the performance and potential signings of Conforto, Chapman, and Davis. They cope with disappointment over Ohtani signing with a different team and reflect on the possibility of investing the Ohtani money in acquiring multiple players. They also talk about fans' frustration, desire for a deal, the delayed domino effect, and Bob Melvin's impact on the Giants' free agency.

Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt react to the breaking news of Shohei Ohtani agreeing to terms with the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract, how the Giants move forward in free agency and discuss the silver lining of Ohtani joining the NL West.(1:35) Ohtani chooses Dodgers(6:36) What’s next for the Giants?(11:40) How close was the Giants' offer?