Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the impact Pete Putila will have with the organization moving forward, if the Giants should try to reach an extension with Logan Webb this offseason and which other arbitration-eligible players will return to San Francisco next season.(1:47) Giants announce Putila as new GM(8:24) Which arbitration-eligible Giants will return?(14:40) What will Davis’ role be next season?(22:11) Will the Giants extend Webb?(29:39) Looking at the Giants' minor leagues(35:43) MLB playoff breakdown

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss this important offseason for the Giants, including their search for a new general manager, what the strategy will be in free agency and how the MLB playoffs will affect Aaron Judge’s decision.(1:47) Farhan on improving the defense(8:24) Will Rodón return next season?(12:40) Farhan on Longoria’s potential return(19:11) Will Giants make a big splash?(27:39) How will playoffs influence Judge’s decision?

Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the Giants finishing the season at .500 for the first time ever, if some big-name free agents will return next season and his hopes for the 2023 team.(1:47) Giants finish season at .500(7:24) Could Villar have a big role next season?(15:10) Will Rodón return next season?(22:11) Has the La Stella deal been a bust?(30:39) Kuip discusses being a Ford C. Frick nominee(35:43) Kuip on the Giants' free agents

Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford join this edition of Giants Talk to discuss how their friendship has grown over the years, what their favorite moments are together and what their future looks like in baseball. Plus, what is it like to have Buster Posey as a boss? (1:47) Giants win final home game of 2022 (7:24) Webb shut down for remainder of season(13:10) Could Bumgarner make a return to San Francisco? (24:11) Belt on his future status (30:39) Crawford discusses the infamous Captain Belt game (35:43) Belt on being a veteran in the clubhouse (40:01) Crawford on the changes to the Giants organization over the years(43:06) Crawford on Posey joining the Giants' ownership group

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what the Giants should do this offseason with the infield market, why he sees Tyler Rogers having a big role next season and what he wants to see from San Francisco during the remainder of the season.(1:47) Giants continue solid play toward end of season(5:24) Does Giants' bullpen deserve all the heat they received?(12:10) Will Joc be back next season?(18:09) Where will players end the season stat-wise?(28:11) Kuip on how the Giants should handle free agency(33:39) Kuip on Rogers’ role next season

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Camilo Doval’s building bock potential for the Giants moving forward, why JD Davis has been a steal for San Francisco this season and which prospect might be the first to make a big impact in the majors.(1:17) Giants close to being eliminated from playoff contention (6:24) Is Doval a building block for the future? (12:50) Proctor makes MLB debut with Giants (18:09) Do the Giants use too many players? (25:01) Minor league update (34:19) Should MLB consider change with broadcasts?

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the recent announcement of Buster Posey joining the Giants’ ownership group, what Scott Harris’ departure means for the front office and the chances Aaron Judge signs with San Francisco this offseason. (1:17) Posey joining Giants’ ownership group(6:24) Will Posey help recruit free agents? (10:10) What does Harris’ departure mean for the Giants? (17:09) Looking at the Giants' minor league system (22:01) Could Judge head out West this offseason?

Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss his time playing with the Giants, what it was like to be traded to San Francisco and the bright future the Giants have with some of their younger players. (1:17) Giants swept by Dodgers in San Francisco (7:24) Did the Giants get it right with Bryant?(15:10) Which player has had a break-through year? (22:09) Pence on being honored by the Giants (30:19) Pence on being traded to the Giants (35:14) Pence describes the “tight-knit” relationship of the 2012 Giants(41:01) Pence on Villar’s bright future

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the impact Wilmer Flores has in the Giants’ locker room and why his contract extension is a step in the right direction for the team, Also, Kuip shares why he was impressed with Gabe Kapler after the incident on the mound with Zack Littell and how the new MLB rule changes surprised him.(1:17) Flores agrees to contract extension with Giants (7:24) What will the infield look like next season? (11:09) Looking at the Littell-Kapler incident (18:31) Is Doval a top-end MLB closer? (24:19) Kuip weighs in on the Littell-Kapler incident (31:14) Kuip discusses Flores’ new contract (36:10) Kuip shares his thoughts on the new MLB rule changes

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the announced MLB rule changes and how they will affect the Giants, if Carlos Rodón has a chance to win the NL Cy Young award this season and the youth movement San Francisco has on its current roster.(1:02) MLB announces rule changes for 2023(7:24) How will shift ban help Giants?(14:09) Will larger bases affect the game?(19:31) Could Rodón win the Cy Young?(24:19) Is Villar playing his way into a 2023 role?(34:14) What will the bullpen look like next season?