Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Buster Posey discusses Willy Adames signing, why Giants were out on Juan Soto Dec 11, 2024

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Buster Posey joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss the Willy Adames signing, why the Giants were out on Juan Soto's free agency and gives his thoughts on Rōki Sasaki.

Intro:

1:00 – Roki Sasaki speculation

3:45 – Corbin Burnes speculation

Buster Posey:

6:20 - Buster Posey on his experience so far at the MLB Winter Meetings

7:00 – When in the process Willy Adames became the guy for the Giants

7:45 – On speaking with Logan Webb and Adames as they build the roster

8:30 – Why they were out on Juan Soto

9:30 – On the pitching market

10:20 – On if they will meet with Rōki Sasaki

11:50 – On connecting back to the World Series years and players

13:15 – How does he anticipate using his former teammates?

14:45 – On understanding the importance of the team’s history and players

15:40 – Best and worst part of the new job

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Jung Hoo Lee on track for spring, Jordan Hicks will remain in Giants rotation Dec 10, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the league's reaction to the Giants' reported Willy Adames agreement, how it has brought clarity to San Francisco's infield, and discuss the latest updates on Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan Hicks and Camilo Doval.

1:00 – Reactions to reported Willy Adames signing

6:30 – Plan to introduce Adames this week

7:00 – Clarity on the in-field lineup

8:30 – Updates on Jung Hoo Lee, Camilo Doval, and Jordan Hicks

21:00 – Michael Conforto signs with the Dodgers

23:30 – Juan Soto signs record contract with the Mets

30:10 – Alex Cobb signs with the Tigers

33:30 – MLB Winter Meetings auction

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Giants reportedly agree to record contract with Willy Adames Dec 08, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' reported seven-year, $182 million contract with star shortstop Willy Adames and what this means for the rest of San Francisco's offseason plans.

:45 – Giants reportedly agree to record contract with Willy Adames

4:30 – Details on contract

6:20 – Breaking down Buster Posey’s first deal, why getting it done before Juan Soto signs was important

9:00 – Any red flags about Adames?

12:00 – How good can Giants’ infield be?

17:00 – Are the Giants changing their perception with this deal?

19:00 – What do the rest of the Winter Meetings look like for the Giants?

23:00 – Do the Giants now have a “star player?”

27:00 – Buster establishing the Giants’ identity

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Brandon Crawford announces retirement; Giants' goals for Winter Meetings Dec 03, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Brandon Crawford's legacy in San Francisco after he announced his retirement, what Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers means and what Buster Posey should look to accomplish at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings.

:45 – Discussing Brandon Crawford’s retirement and legacy with the Giants

7:15 – Alex and Cole's favorite Crawford moment

11:00 – Blake Snell signs with the Dodgers

18:30 – On the Dodgers’ deferred contracts, should more teams spend?

24:30 – What does Snell to LA mean for the Giants pursuit of a starting pitcher?

27:45 – Other recent MLB signings

30:45 – Rob Manfred and the “golden at-bat” rule

35:15 – What should Buster Posey look to accomplish at the Winter Meetings?

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What Giants' outfield might look like for 2025 season Nov 26, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants' possible outfield lineup next season, how the team can balance free agency with playing time for young players, and if Madison Bumgarner could return to San Francisco as an advisor.

1:00 – What Giants' outfield might look like for 2025 season

5:45 – Free agency vs. giving young players opportunities

8:00 – On having a different left-fielder every year since Barry Bonds

10:00 – Alyssa Nakken leaves

15:00 – Bobby Evans rejoins the team along with Jeff Berry

20:40 – Contracts tendered for LaMonte Wade Jr., Camilo Doval and Tyler Rogers as Austin Warren re-signs

22:00 – Awards season review

23:30 – Carson Ragsdale and Carson Seymour are added to the 40-man roster

24:30 – Madison Bumgarner coming back to the Giants as an advisor?

Duane Kuiper:

27:15 – Duane Kuiper on watching a World Series game with Mike Krukow

29:45 – On Buster Posey taking over as President of Baseball Operations

35:20 – Which positions the Giants need to fill this offseason

39:00 – On who he expects to play in the outfield next season

41:50 – Going on the Giants Hawaii trip

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Zack Minasian explains why his upbringing makes him ideal Giants GM Nov 19, 2024

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New San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian sits down with Alex Pavlovic to discuss the team's identity and why his lifetime around baseball makes him a good fit for the position. Cole Kuiper and Alex also break down Randy Winn's new role with the team and answer fan's mailbag questions.

Intro:

1:00 - Randy Winn named Vice President of Player Development

7:00 - Austin Slater signs with the Chicago White Sox

9:00 - Which Giants will be back after the non-tender deadline?

12:15 - Mailbag Q’s

Zack Minasian:

22:10 - On becoming a new dad and GM

23:20 - What an interview with Buster Posey is like

24:15 - If the thought he had a chance at the job after Posey's press conference

25:30 - On scouting Posey when he was a player

27:00 - On the moment he got the GM job

27:45 - What moves he feels stand out in his career

29:00 - Why pitching and defense need to be the Giants' identity moving forward

31:00 - On confidence in Giants' current pitching,

32:45 - Tyler Fitzgerald maybe moving to 2nd and if they need to upgrade shortstop

33:30 - Breaking down the outfield situation

36:00 - On Luis Matos and Marco Luciano's development, expectations for next season

38:50 - On Randy Winn becoming VP of player development, how they plan on approaching player development

41:45 - His background growing up in MLB clubhouses, on the validation from getting the GM job

44:30 - Dynamic between him and his brother Perry, who's GM of the Angels

48:20 - On Tommy Lasorda being his godfather

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Might Ha-Seong Kim be part of the Giants' infield solution? Nov 12, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the Giants' possible infield lineup next season, including if free-agent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim could make his way to San Francisco this offseason, along with other possible options this offseason

1:00 – Explaining what the GM meetings are for

2:50 – Uncertainty for the Giants' offseason

9:20 – Why so many former Giants are working together elsewhere

12:50 – Juan Soto watch begins

15:00 – Giants’ infielders breakdown

17:20 – Could Ha-Seong Kim sign with the Giants?

22:00 – Could Willy Adames sign with the Giants?

26:30 – Can Bryce Eldridge continue his “meteoric” rise?

31:35 – What does the future look like for Tyler Fitzgerald & Casey Schmitt?

34:00 – Around the MLB

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Zack Minasian hired as Giants' new GM; is bullpen settled now? Nov 05, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down why the Giants promoted Zack Minasian to be their general manager, share their reaction to Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman winning NL Gold Gloves, and discuss if the bullpen is set after several relievers had breakout 2024 seasons.

:45 – Why the Giants hired Zack Minasian as GM

10:00 – Comings and goings in San Francisco

25:50 – Bailey and Chapman win Gold Gloves

27:45 – On the Dodgers' celebration

30:15 – Biggest winners from the Dodgers' World Series win

35:30 – Will Soto be back with the Yankees?

37:45 – Breaking down the bullpen

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Predicting possible Giants starting rotation for 2025 season Oct 30, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' starting pitching options this offseason, if they believe Blake Snell will be back with the team and discuss the World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.

1:00 – Takeaways from the World Series matchup

11:00 - Do the Giants need to just spend the money this offseason?

14:15 – Comparing the Giants use of bullpen games to the Dodgers this postseason

19:00 – On starting pitching and how they can improve next season

24:00 – Will Blake Snell be back?

28:30 – Pitching free agent options

34:40 – Where do the Giants stand with their young pitchers, are they ready?

36:00 – Will Jordan Hicks remain a starter?

37:45 – Predicting the Giants’ 2025 starting rotation

40:40 – Mailbag Q’s

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How Giants might approach arbitration-eligible players, what future roster could look like Oct 22, 2024

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down how the Giants might handle arbitration-eligible players, this year’s World Series matchup, and what their future roster could look like. Cole and Alex also answer fan questions about the Giants’ offseason.

:45 - J.P. Martinez promoted to be Giants' new pitching coach

6:15 - Unofficial embargo on news during the World Series

7:30 - How will Giants handle arbitration-eligible players Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers, LaMonte Wade, Jr. and Mike Yastrzemski?

21:00 - Breaking down the World Series matchup

25:30 - Discussing the players in the World Series the Giants missed out on

30:30 - What will the Giants’ future roster look like in a few years? And can the Giants sign Juan Soto this offseason?

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