Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the top five questions the Giants need to answer at spring training, including if Joey Bart can hold down the catcher position and which minor leaguers will make an impact in the majors this season. Plus, Alex and Cole end the podcast answering your fan questions!(3:51) Is Bart ready to become a star?(9:43) Did the Giants get younger this offseason?(15:06) Which minor leaguers will help this season?(22:46) Are fans excited for the WBC?(30:15) Milestones on the horizon for the Giants(33:13) What does the future hold for Crawford?(37:55) Will Farhan be back next season?

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss Kyle Harrison’s highly anticipated debut at the major league camp, some questions he has for the Giants moving forward and how teams can skirt around MLB's new shift rules. Plus, Laura Britt joins the show to ask some fan questions!(1:51) Spring Training inching closer for Giants(6:43) Should fans be worried about the catcher spot?(13:06) Kuip on Harrison being at spring training(19:46) Kuip shares his biggest questions for Giants(24:15) Kuiper on which Giants player had the prettiest swing(41:13) How will the closer role play out this season?

Giants FanFest was a day full of unbridled enjoyment for those who attended. Giants Talk host Alex Pavlovic broke down the sights and scenes from the event and then turned to his co-host Cole Kuiper to discuss Michael Conforto's offseason, what 2023 has in store for Kyle Harrison and Casey Schmitt and how the Giants signed Stephen Piscotty to a minor league contract.(0:52) Breaking down FanFest(9:00) Why everyone is saying that Conforto has stood out so far this MLB offseason(10:51) Latest on Harrison, Schmitt(15:25) Can Piscotty make the major league roster?(18:46) Giants add Roberto Perez to backup Joey Bart(21:00) Where did former Giants end up in free agency

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants third baseman David Villar to discuss the success he saw toward the end of the 2022 season, where he wants to improve his game the most and the team’s eventful offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole share their offseason awards and answer some fan questions.(3:51) Best Giants move of the offseason(9:43) Who won the offseason?(16:06) How can Giants improve on free agency?(22:46) Grading the Giants’ offseason(30:15) Why didn’t the Giants extend Webb?(41:13) Villar on where he wants to improve(47:55) Villar shares his thoughts on the Giants’ offseason

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper project the Giants' Opening Day roster, what the starting rotation will look like this upcoming season and if LaMonte Wade Jr. will play in both the infield and outfield. Plus, Alex and Cole discusses the latest reports surrounding the Angels and what that means for Shohei Ohtani's availability.(3:51) Could Harrison make his way into the starting rotation?(8:43) Is the bullpen complete headed toward spring training?(14:13) Are the Giants set in the infield?(19:05) Which minor leaguers will make the majors?(23:06) What does the future hold for Ohtani?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ starting rotation, the possibility of the team shifting to a six-man rotation and what that could mean for Logan Webb. Plus, Laura Britt joins the show to discuss the possibility of Barry Bonds joining the Giants’ coaching staff and which players stood out to her last season.(1:19) Breaking down the Giants’ starting rotation(5:18) Will there be bullpen games this season?(12:13) Looking at future Hall of Fame classes(18:13) Could Bonds joins the Giants' coaching staff?(22:35) Who stood out on the Giants last season?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if the Giants helped solve their defensive woes in free agency, the potential Lamont Wade Jr. has at first base and the chance of some prospects earning their way onto the Opening Day roster.(4:19) How should fans feel about the Giants’ defense? (10:18) Is the defense better after the offseason?(18:13) Will Wade Jr. shine at first base? (25:43) Is the defense dependent on Crawford? (29:35) Could some prospects make the Opening Day roster?

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his memories of Brandon Belt, what the loss of Evan Longoria means to the Giants' infield defense and what he is looking forward to for Spring Training. Plus, Alex and Cole break down what the immediate future holds for Kyle Harrison and if Marco Luciano is the shortstop of the future. (1:19) Giants have two of MLB’s top prospects (7:24) What position will Luciano play in the majors? (13:18) Expectations for Ramos in 2023 (21:13) Kuip on the departures of Longoria, Belt (34:43) Kuip shares his concerns on the middle infield

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss where the holes are on the Giants’ roster, if the team needs to add another middle infielder and the status of Logan Webb’s potential extension. Plus, Alex and Cole look at San Francisco's arbitration deals and which international players the team signed.(1:19) Where are the holes in the Giants’ roster?(6:24) Do the Giants need another middle infielder?(12:18) Why haven’t the Giants extended Webb?(23:13) Giants sign international prospects

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the conclusion to the Carlos Correa saga, if the Giants got back in the mix for the shortstop after the deal with the Mets fell through and if the team will regret their decision for years to come. Plus, Alex and Cole look back at Brandon Belt’s time in San Francisco and share what their favorite memories are from his career.(1:59) Correa saga ends with six-year, $200 million deal with Twins(6:24) Are the Giants vindicated?(11:08) Did the Giants have a second chance with Correa?(16:37) Belt signs deal with Blue Jays(24:13) Favorite Brandon Belt moment(31:06) Who is the backup catcher going to be?