Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Analyzing Ohtani’s free-agency decisions and potential Giants big-name trade targets Nov 14, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt break down Shohei Ohtani’s free agency and if the star has any interest in joining the Giants, Bob Melvin’s coaching staff announcement and some potential big names San Francisco could try and trade for.

(3:05) Giants announce new coaching staff

(9:40) What impact will Burrell have as hitting coach?

(16:36) Albernaz set to join Guardians' staff

(24:36) Does Ohtani have interest in the Giants?

(30:10) Could the Giants trade for Trout, other big-name?

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Exclusive: Bob Melvin on Giants signing ‘star power,’ his relationship with Farhan Nov 07, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt are joined by new Giants manager Bob Melvin to break down the San Francisco’s priorities in free agency, what his coaching staff could potentially look like and why he sees great things for the youth on the roster.

(1:05) Giants announce new roster moves

(6:40) Conforto staying with Giants for 2024 season

(11:36) Bailey snubbed of Gold Glove

(17:36) MLB manager shakeup

(28:10) Melvin on what his staff could look like

(35:09) Melvin discusses the importance of having superstars

(40:22) Melvin explains the benefit of the Giants’ youth movement

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Kuip on Melvin’s ‘perfect fit’ with Giants, why Farhan is the ‘right guy’ for team Nov 02, 2023

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Cole Kuiper and Laura Britt are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the Giants hiring Bob Melvin as their new manager, Farhan Zaidi’s contract extension and the potential impact Melvin will have on San Francisco’s free-agent hunt. Plus, Cole and Laura look ahead to what Melvin’s coaching staff could look like and if some coaches will stay after Gabe Kapler’s exit.

(1:05) Immediate impact of Melvin’s hire

(7:40) Looking at Melvin’s potential staff

(16:36) Kuip on Melvin’s “perfect fit” with the Giants

(21:50) How will Melvin influence free agency?

(25:50) Kuip shares his thoughts on Farhan’s extension

(30:22) What to make of the Diamondbacks’ success

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Emergency Podcast: Bob Melvin reportedly accepts job as Giants manager Oct 24, 2023

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Carlos Ramirez and Shawn Estes react to the breaking news surrounding Bob Melvin and the Giants, what Melvin will bring to the organization and the importance of the reported hire's timing. Plus, the guys look at how Melvin’s managerial style will differ from Gabe Kapler and break down some potential players San Francisco should target this offseason.

(1:05) Melvin reportedly accepts job as Giants manager

(6:40) What is the value of a manager being a former catcher?

(14:36) Will Melvin have an impact on free agency?

(19:50) How will Melvin’s managerial style differ from Kapler?

(25:50) What will Melvin’s staff look like?

(32:22) Potential trade targets

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Analyzing what Bob Melvin could bring to the Giants, potential offseason moves Oct 23, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent reports surrounding Bob Melvin and the Giants, what Melvin could bring to the team as manager and how all signs lead to him being the front runner for the job. Plus, Cole and Alex answer some mail bag questions about the offseason and what to expect.

(1:05) Melvin set to interview for Giants manager

(6:40) Would the Giants need to trade for Melvin?

(14:36) Could Melvin help lure free agents?

(19:50) Rangers force Game 7 vs. Astros

(27:50) Kapler interviews for job with Red Sox

(32:22) Could Bart, Ramos or Villar be traded this offseason?

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How should Giants feel about Bochy, Harper's postseason success? Oct 16, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down how Giants’ fans should feel about the postseason success of Bruce Bochy and Bryce Harper, why missing out on Harper is the free-agent miss that hurts the most and the latest in the team's search for a new manager.

(1:05) Bochy leads Rangers to ALCS

(8:40) How would Giants be if Bochy stayed in SF?

(14:36) Should the Giants worry about the Dodgers next season?

(23:50) Revisiting the Giants-Harper free-agency talks

(27:50) Nakken, Correa interview for Giants' manager position

(34:22) Slater set for offseason surgery

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What the start of the Giants' offseason will look like Oct 10, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss which moves the Giants will need to make at the start of this offseason, and which players they think won't be returning next season.

1:15 – Guys with team/player options

11:20 – Giants arbitration-eligible players

18:06 – Free agent preview

35:11 – Mailbag questions!

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Exclusive 1-on-1 with Farhan Zaidi, reactions to end of season press conference Oct 05, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic sits down for an exclusive 1-on-1 with Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi to discuss the search for a new manager and the types of players the team will target this offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole Kuiper share who they think would be a good fit as the Giants new manager.

1:38 - Farhan Zaidi interview

10:50 – Farhan and Giants are interested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto

18:20 – The search for a new manager

30:00 – Who should Giants fans root for in playoffs??

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Giants 2023 review: Gabe Kapler’s firing ends season, leaves questions to answer Oct 03, 2023

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper recap the Giants 2023 season. What went right? What went wrong? And what needs to change before the 2024 season?

2:58 – Giants fire Gabe Kapler

10:50 – Reviewing the 2023 free agent class

13:55 – Rookies make an impact

26:15 – Logan Webb takes a huge step forward

31:03 – Brandon Crawford plays possibly his final game as a Giant

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Giants fire manager Gabe Kapler after disappointing 2023 MLB season Sep 29, 2023

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Two years after Gabe Kapler was named the National League Manager of the Year, the Giants decided to part ways with him Friday. “Giants Talk” hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper share their immediate reactions and look ahead at how this could impact the clubhouse next season.

(0:00) Kapler relieved of his duties as Giants manager

(1:52) Pavlovic’s main overarching thoughts on Kapler's firing

(7:46) Future managerial candidates the Giants might consider

(13:45) Will this news impact Brandon Crawford’s potential final home game?

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