Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Alex and Ahmed discuss Brandon Belt’s MVP-type numbers, Buster Posey's lack of power, a weird Evan Longoria stat, the issues with the rotation, what the Giants should do with their outfield, Madison Bumgarner's rehab schedule and much more from the first 50 games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Giants reliever George Kontos discusses finding out he was going to be a Pittsburgh Pirate, facing the Giants over the weekend, being part of Pittsburgh’s rebuild, being a setup man, how he could have been a Cub, and more. 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 Ahmed Fareed take your questions and discuss Mac vs. Pence, Duggar breaking into a crowded outfield, slow starts for some veterans in the lineup, the Bumgarner trade idea, guys struggling in the bullpen, the possibility of team execs and coaches lurking on Twitter and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Left-hander Derek Holland discusses facing the Giants in the 2010 World Series, how he chose San Francisco in the offseason, moving over to the National League, meeting Charlie Sheen, his many impersonations and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Top prospect Tyler Beede discusses his big league debut, making that call to family members, what your cell phone looks like when you get called up, his unique first visit to AT&T Park's mound, and much more. Plus, Alex and Ahmed break down the lineup's struggles through the first 11 games and what they saw from Beede and Andrew Suarez. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Giants third base coach Tim Flannery discusses what he saw in the clubhouse during a week in spring training, the changes to the coaching staff, what this year will be like for Bruce Bochy, and more. Also, Alex and Ahmed discuss the roster cuts in the outfield and infield and wrap up spring training. Plus, a Jeff Samardzija update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Heliot Ramos and Jacob Gonzalez, the top two Giants picks last summer, discuss their big professional debuts, what they like about each other's games, their first spring training, how they became so close, and their timetables for reaching the big leagues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gregor Blanco discusses his return to the Giants, his year with the Diamondbacks, Buster Posey vs. Paul Goldschmidt, and his desire to help young outfielders. Plus, Alex and Ahmed break down the first three weeks of spring training. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants prospects Tyler Cyr and Andrew Suarez are this episode's guests. Cyr, a right-handed reliever, discusses growing up a Giants fan, his unique college experience, the lesson he learned from Madison Bumgarner and more. Suarez, a left-handed starter, talks about his approach on the mound, throwing to Buster Posey, and being involved in Giancarlo Stanton trade rumors. Then, a bonus clip of Bruce Bochy discussing the Cactus League opener. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prospect Steven Duggar discusses the possibility of winning a job this spring, dealing with injuries last year, his Fall League success, playing center field at AT&T Park, living with top prospects, and more. Plus, the proper pronunciation of his last name. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.