Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Kuip on the Giants’ pursuit of Correa, priorities for the remainder of the offseason Dec 12, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ pursuit of Carlos Correa, his reaction to Aaron Judge returning to the Yankees and what his priorities are for the remainder of the offseason. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on the reported signing of Sean Manaea and if Kyle Harrison is the answer for San Francisco's starting pitching.

(1:09) Manaea reportedly agrees to contract with Giants

(6:20) Will Harrison pitch in the majors next season?

(12:08) Is it a must for the Giants to sign Correa?

(16:13) Webb announced for Team USA in World Baseball Classic

(23:43) Kuip on the Giants missing out on Judge

(27:35) Kuip on the importance of signing Correa

(31:06) Kuip’s offseason priorities

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Breaking down what's next for Giants' Correa pursuit Dec 09, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the pressure on the Giants to sign free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, the frightening lineups across the National League and which teams have won the offseason up to this point.

(1:09) Giants still quiet in free-agent market

(6:20) What kind of deal will Correa get?

(12:38) Which team has the best lineup in the NL?

(16:13) Nimmo re-signs with the Mets

(20:43) Should the Giants get their hopes up for Correa?

(27:35) How did Giants fare in Rule 5 draft?

(32:06) Who is the winner of the offseason so far?

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Emergency podcast: Aaron Judge snubs Giants, agrees to Yankees contract Dec 07, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the breaking news of Aaron Judge and the Yankees agreeing to a new contract, what the Giants final offer was to the AL MVP and and where San Francisco should turn its attention to in free agency.

(1:09) Judge agrees to re-signs with Yankees

(7:54) Was it ever realistic for Judge to sign with the Giants?

(16:38) Giants agree to sign Mitch Haniger

(21:13) Where do Giants turn their attention?

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Exclusive: Gabe Kapler on Giants’ free agency pitch, potential of re-imagined outfield Dec 07, 2022

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Giants manager Gabe Kapler joins Giants Talk to discuss the Giants’ free agency pitch, what he has done during the offseason and what the outfield could look like heading into next season.

(1:09) Kapler on the Giants’ pursuit of Aaron Judge

(7:54) Kapler discusses his offseason adventures

(11:38) Kapler weighs the potential of the Giants' outfield

(13:13) Kapler discusses the Giants’ free agency pitch

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Aaron Judge rumors, Bonds' HOF snub and latest news from the MLB Winter Meetings Dec 05, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest rumors surrounding the Giants and Aaron Judge, Barry Bonds again getting snubbed for the Hall of Fame, and what Jacob deGrom’s contract with the Rangers says about Carlos Rodón’s future in San Francisco.

(1:09) Bonds falls short in latest HOF bid

(7:54) Latest Judge free agency news

(15:38) What does deGrom contract mean for Rodón?

(22:13) Will Giants trade for former prospect Reynolds?

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Free agent starting pitchers who would fit the Giants system Dec 01, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how Aaron Judge could potentially be the "savior" of the Giants organization, the pitchers San Francisco are most likely to target in free agency and discuss whether this could be the year that Barry Bonds makes the MLB Hall of Fame.

(0:52) Breaking down Yankees supposed offer for Aaron Judge

(6:28) If Judge comes to the Giants, he’s coming here to be “a savior”

(10:52) Why Giants’ fans shouldn’t expect Rodon to return

(14:16) Which free agent pitchers will the Giants pursue?

(21:43) Looking at Former Giants who are going to different teams

(24:47) What would the reaction around MLB be if Bonds makes the HOF?

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Are Correa, Turner the Giants' Plan B after Judge? Nov 28, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss if Carlos Correa and Trea Turner are the Giants’ Plan B if they fail to sign Aaron Judge, the chances Brandon Crawford could switch positions this offseason, and the odds the Giants can sign Shohei Ohtani in 2023.

(1:19) Is Correa the best available shortstop?

(8:24) Could Crawford move to another position?

(15:38) How much will Giants spend this offseason?

(21:13) Should Oracle Park change its dimensions?

(31:43) Who will hit the glove in left field?

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How Giants' two-day meeting with Judge influences free agency moving forward Nov 24, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the two-day meeting between Aaron Judge and the Giants, what this means for free agency moving forward and if fans should start to raise their expectations for free agency, Plus, Alex and Cole look at some other free agent targets and answer your fan questions.

(1:19) Giants, Judge officially meet during free agency

(8:24) Curry reportedly helping lure Judge to the Bay Area

(12:38) Where would Judge play if he signs with Giants?

(18:13) Potential free agent targets

(23:43) Will Giants sign a free agent pitcher?

(27:35) Who should Giants look to acquire via trade?

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Should Giants pursue former Dodgers Bellinger, Jansen? Nov 21, 2022

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On this episode of Giants Talk, Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss whether the Giants should pursue former Dodgers Cody Bellinger and Kenley Jansen. Alex and Cole also break down Farhan Zaidi's success signing players from LA, what Justin Verlander could be considering in his next team, and realistic trade targets.

0:45 Why rumors of Giants’ interest in Kenley Jansen ‘doesn’t make a lot of sense’

8:15 Should Giants pursue Cody Bellinger?

12:00 How much will Bellinger get on open market?

14:00 Why Bellinger makes more sense than Jansen

18:00 Some of Farhan’s best moves have been former-Dodgers

20:20 Breaking down Giants’ recent roster moves

25:30 Mets, Dodgers join race for Justin Verlander

29:00 Aaron Judge on Peloton live stream after winning AL MVP

34:00 Realistic trade targets for Giants (Shane Bieber, Ramon Laureano, Tony Kemp, David Bednar)

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Kuip returns to discuss the pursuit of Aaron Judge, Giants’ need for a star Nov 17, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the Giants’ pursuit of big-name free agents like Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa, the need for a superstar in San Francisco and why he thinks Evan Longoria could still make his way back to the Bay Area after free agency.

(3:19) Things remain quiet with Aaron Judge

(8:24) What’s next after Joc’s return?

(15:38) Who did Giants save from the Rule 5 Draft?

(27:13) Kuip on the pursuit of Judge

(35:43) Kuip discusses Longoria’s potential return

(39:35) Kuip on the Giants’ shortstop situation

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