Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic talk all the trades, contracts, money, and more floating around the San Francisco Giants organization. Plus, we have an inspiring talk with MiLB's Best Feel Good Moment award-winner (Giants, Rivercats) Drew Robinson about men's mental health, helping players, and his own inspiring MLB moments as part of our Headstrong series. Please be advised that this episode mentions sensitive topics.1:55 - 3:34 Let's talk trades, Anthony DeSclefani's huge 3-year $36 million contract3:52 - 7:09 Logan Webb is super happy on Twitter, Alex Wood close to a deal too, players want to come to SF 7:47 - 9:31 Brandon Belt is the captain of our hearts, announces on instagram "Daddy's Back!"13:31 - 13:35 Who are the mystery players the Giants could get in free agency? Joc Pederson?13:40 - 16:17 Brandon Crawford comes in 4th for MVP after impressive season 18:10 - 20: 46 Baseball Hall of Fame rumors, justice for Tim Lincecum 24:30 - 26:33 Drew Robinson talks to Cole and Alex about the MLB's mental health resources, increasing awareness26:50 - 30:40 Drew's new work in the Giants organization and maintaining players' mental health and therapy with Shana Alexander36:37 - 40:40 Stigma around men's mental health, how MLB players can be affected42:28 - 46:48 Drew's favorite MLB moments, and that epic home run48:19 - 50:44 Vegas is a baseball town, Drew talks playing little league with Bryce Harper51:38 - End Just some super cute stories about Drew's dog Ellie :) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic sit down with National League Manager of the Year Gabe Kapler to discuss the team effort that went into his win, spring training, Buster Posey's retirement, players to watch, and more. He even reveals a secret BBQ spot in the Dogpatch that you have to try, so listen all the way through!5:07 - 6:24 Gabe Kapler says his NL Manager of the Year honor was a complete team effort from the groundskeepers to the players to the coaches and more7:00 - 8:35 The players didn't care about doubters and predictions, they just knew they could achieve something great11:40 - 13:10 Now, what are the Giants thinking about going into the offseason - plus roster construction, player development, scouting13:11 - 15;39 Buster's retirement and preparing Joey Bart for his biggest opportunity16:21 - 18:05 Kap on the labor agreement situation - not worried at all right now, players are still focusing on their training before the Spring18:12 - 18:25 Kap's parting words? Sharing his favorite secret SF BBQ joint... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic re-visit Buster Posey's retirement press conference and discuss Clayton Kershaw's comments praising Buster as the best catcher in the game. Farhan Zaidi wins MLB's Executive of the Year, Gabe Kapler is a finalist for Manager of the Year, but Brandon Crawford is snubbed in the MVP race despite winning his 4th Gold Glove.1:40 Re-visiting Buster Posey’s retirement press conference4:15 Clayton Kershaw calls Buster the best catcher of his era7:25 Buster explains his reason for retiring10:40 Giants make changes to their coaching staff16:35 MLB awards: Farhan Zaidi wins executive of the year18:55 Brandon Crawford wins 4th gold glove and joins exclusive SF Giants club20:10 Crawford not among MVP finalists22:30 Should team success be a bigger factor in MVP race?24:05 Gabe Kapler among finalists for Manager of the Year25:35 What to expect from Brandon Belt in free agency26:45 Johnny Cueto’s option declined28:00 Giants pick up option on Wilmer Flores, one of the ‘sneaky-best signings’ of past few years30:00 Giants add 4 to 40-man … who stands out?33:05 Braves win World Series Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the shocking Buster Posey retirement. Kuip expresses his shock and that it's a sad day for him and Giants fans. Plus, he and Pavs make the case of why he's absolutely a Hall of Fame player.03:40 The year away with his family might have given Posey better perspective about life away from playing. 04:45 Kuip is still shocked and disappointed that he can’t cover Buster anymore. 06:20 Posey was never going to be the farewell kind of guy and took in all the great moments, especially against the Dodgers in the playoffs. 06:55 Posey’s homer against the Dodgers in the playoffs should be a splash hit. 07:40 Poor attendance with such a good team really bothered Posey, so he really enjoyed ending it in such a great fan experience in the Dodgers playoff series. 09:20 Generational player for the Giants in a position that’s never generational and why he should be a lock for the Hall of Fame even though two years off cost him with numbers 12:00 Posey should be a lock, but people will look strictly at his stats 12:30 Pavs' case for Posey making the Hall of Fame 15:00 Could losing Posey possibly cost them key pitching free agents? 17:20 Kuip wants a Buster hug and why it’s not a great day for Giants fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper talk Dodgers disappointment, Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford's chances for major MLB awards, and whether or not they'd pursue any free agents from the Giants' biggest rival. Then Pavs sits down with Gabe Kapler to dissect his Game 5 moves and what next year has in store.(0:46) MLB Lockout?(5:40) Giants Kapler, Farhan could be Manager and Executive of the Year(7:00) Braves Story Underrated(9:03) Dodgers and Fan Frustration(15:45) Would Giants consider signing free agents from Dodgers?(24:15) Gabe Kapler discusses team chemistry that could help attract free agents(30:05) Kapler on having confidence in Camilo Doval in playoffs(36:00) Kapler on appreciation of fans on social media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Farhan Zaidi sat down with Alex Pavlovic to reflect on the Giants season and look ahead to offseason roster moves including upcoming decisions regarding Brandon Belt and Kevin Gausman. Zaidi discussed the job Gabe Kapler has done and how the Giants can improve next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to recap the Giants postseason and look ahead to the most pressing questions heading into the offseason. What will happen with the Giants rotation? Will Buster Posey be back in San Francisco? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the disappointing end to the NLDS on a controversial check swing call by first base umpire Gabe Morales. Logan Webb cemented himself as the Giants' ace with another strong performance but the lineup couldn't get the job done against the Dodgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic look back at the Giants' Game 4 loss as they failed to close out the Dodgers. Anthony DeSclafani once again struggled against the Dodgers and the Giants' bats could not keep up. Alex and Cole also look ahead to the winner-take-all Game 5 on Thursday at Oracle Park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' 1-0 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS. Max Scherzer made one mistake, and Evan Longoria made him pay with his solo homer in the fifth inning. Camilo Doval came on for a six-out save to give San Francisco a 2-1 advantage in the five-game series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.