Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Emergency podcast: Yoshinobu Yamamoto joins Dodgers as Giants still search for pitching Dec 22, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt examine the breaking news of Yoshinobu Yamamoto joining the Dodgers on a 12-year deal, what this means for MLB as a whole and where the Giants turn to next in their search for starting pitching.

(1:35) Yamamoto, Dodgers agree on 12-year deal

(6:36) Is this good or bad for baseball?

(11:40) Offseason winners and losers

(17:36) What reputation do the Giants have in MLB?

(22:09) Giants’ next free agent targets

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Analyzing Jung Hoo Lee’s immediate impact, Giants’ chances of landing Yamamoto Dec 18, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt break down the immediate impact Jung Hoo Lee can have on the entire Giants organization, when and where Yoshinobu Yamamoto will sign in free agency and possibl backup plans for the Giants. Plus, Cole and Laura dive into Buster Posey's comments and explain why they were taken out of context.

(1:35) Lee's personality shines through in press conference

(6:36) Is Lee now the face of the franchise?

(15:40) Dodgers trade for Glasnow, extend him for five years

(21:36) Is Snell the free-agency wild card?

(28:09) Looking at San Francisco’s free-agency reputation

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Exclusive: Jung Hoo Lee on his ‘dream' to play for Giants, first-season goals Dec 16, 2023

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Laura Britt is joined by new center fielder Jung Hoo Lee to discuss why it always has been a "dream" to play for the Giants, explain his father’s influence on his love for baseball and share how he plans to prepare for spring training. He also sends a message to all Giants fans.

(1:35) Lee introduced as a Giant on Friday

(5:36) Lee says it has been a “dream” to play for the Giants

(9:40) Lee reveals his first goal with the Giants

(15:36) Lee shares his message to Giants fans

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Analyzing Giants' reported Jung Hoo Lee addition, other positions of need Dec 13, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt discuss the reported contract agreement with Jung Hoo Lee, how he will improve both the offense and the defense and why this could be just the start of their offseason signings. Plus, which prospects could be on the move in the trade market?

(1:35) Giants reportedly agree to terms with Jung Hoo Lee

(5:36) Where can Lee improve the Giants’ offense?

(9:40) Other positions of need for the Giants

(15:36) Predicting the Giants' next move

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Kuip returns to discuss Ohtani to the Dodgers, where Giants should shift their priorities Dec 12, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt are joined by Duane Kuiper to share his reaction to Shohei Ohtani joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, where the Giants should turn their attention and why the trade market could be the solution. Plus, Cole and Laura look at the big-name free agents and which ones fit best in San Francisco.

(1:35) Ohtani contract details start to leak

(6:36) How does the Ohtani contract differ from others?

(15:40) Is it Yamamoto or bust now for the Giants?

(22:36) Possible free-agent upgrades to the offense

(28:09) Kuip on Ohtani signing with the Dodgers

(35:22) Kuip reveals his other top free agents

(44:33) What has stood out since Melvin’s arrival?

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Emergency podcast: Shohei Ohtani chooses Dodgers on $700M contract Dec 09, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt react to the breaking news of Shohei Ohtani agreeing to terms with the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract, how the Giants move forward in free agency and discuss the silver lining of Ohtani joining the NL West.

(1:35) Ohtani chooses Dodgers

(6:36) What’s next for the Giants?

(11:40) How close was the Giants' offer?

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Bob Melvin, Jake Peavy discuss where Giants can improve at MLB Winter Meetings Dec 05, 2023

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Laura Britt is joined by the Giants manager Bob Melvin to break down the addition of Matt Williams to his coaching staff, where the team needs to improve this offseason and getting to know the players on the roster. Plus, former Giant and current MLB Network analyst Jake Peavy stops by to discuss Logan Webb's importance and how San Francisco can improve its roster.

(1:35) Ohtani watch still ongoing

(4:25) Melvin on his coaching staff

(7:16) Melvin details where the Giants need to improve

(10:40) Melvin on building relationships with his players

(14:36) Peavy details the impact of Webb

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Farhan Zaidi, Jon Morosi 1-on-1 at MLB Winter Meetings Dec 04, 2023

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Laura Britt is joined by Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi to break down the team's philosophy going into the MLB Winter Meetings, potential trades and the players he sees the team building around. Then, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi stops by to discuss what he sees as the Giants' biggest needs this offseason and the instant impact that new manager Bob Melvin will have on the team's free-agent pursuits.

(1:35) Farhan on the Giants’ free agency philosophy

(5:36) Farhan on the possibility of Giants making trades

(9:40) Morosi on the Giants' Melvin hire and its overall impact

(13:36) Morosi on potential Giants moves this offseason

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Giants' free-agency wishlist as MLB Winter Meetings approach Nov 28, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt break down what they want to see from the Giants next week during the MLB Winter Meetings, the recent moves in free agency and why some players are taking free agency slower than others. Plus, what is it like behind the scenes at the Winter Meetings?

(3:05) Evaluating the free agency landscape

(9:40) Yamamoto reportedly taking time for free-agency decision

(15:36) Correa, Albernaz head to Cleveland

(24:36) Wish list for the Winter Meetings

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Giants’ positions of need and potential free-agent targets Nov 21, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt break down which positions on the roster need to be strengthened, the possible free agents that could fill those voids and how Bob Melvin’s history could play a role. Plus, Cole and Laura share what they are thankful for in the world of Giants baseball.

(2:05) Slater, Yastrzemski agree to new deals with Giants

(9:40) Which Giants are arbitration eligible?

(12:36) What are positions of need for San Francisco?

(20:36) Potential free-agent outfield targets

(30:10) Webb finishes second in Cy Young voting

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