Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Analyzing Giants’ middling trade deadline decisions and path to the playoffs Aug 01, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' trade deadline decisions, including holding on to Blake Snell and sending Jorge Soler to Atlanta, if the team made a mistake not deciding on a certain path and how the pressure is now on the players to make a wild-card run.

(1:10) Recapping the MLB trade deadline

(5:50) Did Giants make the wrong deadline decisions?

(10:10) Will Giants miss Soler’s bat?

(17:20) Cobb sent to Cleveland at deadline

(22:10) Canha set to appear soon after trade

(29:50) Webb shines for Giants against A’s

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Farhan Zaidi 1-on-1: Giants exec breaks down trade deadline moves, wild-card run Jul 31, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic is joined by Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi to break down why the team held onto Blake Snell at the trade deadline, the thought process behind sending Jorge Soler to Atlanta and the team’s plans for the remainder for the 2024 season.

(1:10) Giants trade Soler, keep Snell at trade deadline

(4:50) Farhan on the Giants' trade philosophy

(8:10) Farhan details why Giants held onto Snell

(17:20) Farhan on the plans for Luciano and Fitzgerald

(25:10) Farhan discusses the Giants' starting rotation

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MLB trade deadline preview: Will Giants sell high on Snell? Jul 29, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ four-game sweep against the Colorado Rockies, how this will affect the upcoming MLB trade deadline and which potential veterans could be on the move. Plus, George Kontos stops by to discuss his personal experience with being traded, the haul San Francisco could get for Blake Snell and why he believes the Giants still have a chance at making the playoffs.

(1:10) Giants sweep Rockies at Oracle

(7:50) How should Giants approach the trade deadline?

(13:50) Potential players who could be traded

(19:20) Predictions for the trade deadline

(26:10) Can Fitzgerald continue his solid play?

(31:20) Kontos breaks down the trade deadline

(38:50) Kontos on if the Giants should buy or sell

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Are Giants destined to sell at the trade deadline? Plus, sit down with Robbie Ray Jul 26, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ slow start to the second half, why it seems destined San Francisco will sell at the trade deadline and which veterans could be on the move next week. Plus, Robbie Ray joined Alex and Laura Britt back in Spring Training to discuss the trade sending him to San Francisco and his immediate fit in the locker room.

(1:10) Giants drop second straight series after All-Star break

(7:50) Are the Giants now sellers at the deadline?

(13:50) Ray shines in return from injury

(21:20) Takeaways from the road trip

(28:22) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

(33:50) Ray on his trade to the Giants

(38:20) Ray discusses his immediate fit with the Giants' organization

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Giants’ potential trade deadline philosophy, importance of upcoming Dodgers series Jul 22, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ bumpy start to the second half of the season, what the philosophy should be as the trade deadline approaches and how the upcoming series with the Dodgers can either make or break San Francisco’s playoff aspirations.

(1:10) Giants drop series to Rockies

(7:50) Should Giants be sellers at the trade deadline?

(16:50) Harrison shines in first outing since break

(21:20) Takeaways from the Giants' 2025 schedule

(25:22) How impactful will the Dodgers series be to the season?

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Bold Giants second-half predictions Jul 18, 2024

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On this episode of “Giants Talk,” Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss Camilo Doval and if the Giants should make a change at closer. They also look back at the All-Star break and what MLB can do to fix the Home Run Derby. Then they peer ahead to the second half of the season and make several bold predictions.

1:00 Camilo Doval discussion … time for Giants to try another closer? Biggest storyline coming out of the All-Star break

12:30 All-Star Break felt “lackluster” this year. Home Run Derby is “washed”

21:00 Logan Webb’s All-Star game performance

22:50 Breaking down Giants draft picks

25:45 Second half bold predictions

35:00 Giants have easiest schedule in second half

36:30 if the giants don’t figure it out in the next couple weeks, “a lot of people are gonna get fired”

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Revisiting the Giants' 2024 bold predictions and one-on-one with Javy Lopez Jul 15, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants' weekend series with the Twins, why getting off to a good start in the second half is a must and revisit their bold predictions from the beginning of the season. Then, Javy Lopez stops by to break down his memorable moments from his career and joining the Wall of Fame.

(1:10) Correa gets mixed reception at Oracle Park

(7:50) Revisiting this season's bold predictions

(12:50) Who will be NL Rookie of the Year?

(18:20) How many wins will the Giants finish with?

(25:22) Who should join the Wall of Fame next?

(36:50) Lopez on becoming a lefty specialist

(45:20) Lopez on joining the Wall of Fame

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Sergio Romo, Jeremy Affeldt on the Core Four joining the Wall of Fame Jul 12, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' struggles against the Blue Jays, what the trade deadline could look like if the struggles continue and if any free-agent signings from last year could be on the move. Then, Alex and Laura Britt are joined by Jeremy Affeldt and Sergio Romo to discuss the Core Four’s impact and joining the Wall of Fame this weekend.

(1:10) Giants struggle against Blue Jays

(6:50) Snell shines in return from injury

(12:50) Ahmed designated for assignment

(18:20) What reception will Correa receive?

(28:22) Affeldt on winning Game 7

(36:50) Affeldt breaks down the Core Four

(45:20) Affeldt on Posey’s greatness

(51:08) Romo on what he is proudest of

(55:23) Romo reveals the origins of his slider

(59:32) Romo on his entrance from the bullpen

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Examining Webb and Ramos’ All-Star selections, Snell’s return and possible trade candidates Jul 08, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the impact Austin Slater’s trade to the Cincinnati Reds will have on Luis Matos’ playing time, Logan Webb and Heliot Ramos’ first MLB All-Star Game selections, and Kevin Gausman's return with the Toronto Blue Jays. Plus, which other veterans could be on the move before the MLB trade deadline?

(3:10) Slater traded to the Reds

(6:22) Remembering Slater’s impact in the Bay

(12:50) Webb, Ramos selected to NL All-Star roster

(18:20) Was Matt Chapman snubbed?

(25:08) Should Matos become a starter?

(34:23) Previewing the Giants-Blue Jays series

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Analyzing Soler’s breakout, Hicks' longevity and possible trade deadline scenarios Jul 04, 2024

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Jorge Soler’s recent offensive breakout, how Jordan Hicks can make an impact as the season progresses and why Patrick Bailey could be a dark horse to make the All-Star Game. Then, Alex and Cole answer some fan questions and discuss if the Giants will be buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline.

(3:10) Birdsong continues to impress

(12:22) Should fans worry about Hicks?

(16:50) Is Webb the Giants' All-Star frontrunner?

(23:20) Will the Giants be buyers or sellers?

(31:08) Looking ahead at the Giants' schedule

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