Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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How the Pederson, Longoria decisions influence Giants’ offseason moving forward Nov 14, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how the Giants' decisions on Evan Longoria and Joc Pederson influence the offseason moving forward, if a reunion with Brandon Belt is in the cards and how San Francisco should handle the free-agent shortstop market.

(1:19) Judge speculation quiet as offseason begins

(6:24) Is this the end for Longoria with the Giants?

(10:38) Could Belt be primed to return next season?

(17:13) Will Rodón be back?

(21:43) Is 2023 Crawford’s final season at shortstop?

(29:35) Should MLB have more international games?

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Analyzing Ohtani’s availability, Verlander’s fit and importance of GM meetings Nov 08, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss what Carlos Rodón opting out of his contract means for the Giants’ rotation next season, why Justin Verlander can be the answer to strengthen the top of the rotation alongside Logan Webb and if Shohei Ohtani is available this offseason.

(1:19) Familiar faces win World Series with Astros

(8:24) Rodón now free agent after opting out of contract

(12:38) Could Verlander be a Giant next season?

(17:13) Is Ohtani available this offseason?

(24:43) Which Giants’ free agents will return next season?

(29:35) What to watch for at GM meetings

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Free-agent shortstop market, Aaron Judge and other offseason possibilities Nov 01, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper turn their attention to the upcoming offseason and break down how the Giants should attack the free-agent market, who are some potential free agents that could fit well with San Francisco and what veterans could come back next season.

(2:19) Which veteran Giants will return next season?

(8:24) How should Giants handle shortstop market?

(15:38) What’s next for Estrada?

(19:13) Is 2023 Bart’s breakout year?

(28:43) Who will return from the outfield?

(32:35) Potential free-agent targets

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Examining Judge’s free agency suitors, Bochy’s managerial comeback Oct 25, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how the Giants fit into the list of potential free agency suitors for Aaron Judge, the managerial return of Bruce Bochy and share their predictions for the upcoming World Series.

(1:19) Bochy named new manager of Rangers

(8:24) Could Giants’ free agents head to Texas?

(16:38) Who will win the Word Series?

(23:39) How have new rules influenced this season?

(28:43) Does Judge want to come to San Francisco?

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Exclusive: One-on-one with new Giants GM Pete Putila Oct 18, 2022

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New Giants GM Pete Putila joins this episode of Giants Talk to discuss what he sees in San Francisco’s minor league system, the growth he has seen from the team over the last three seasons and why everything is on the table this offseason.

(1:19) Padres eliminate Dodgers from playoffs

(11:24) How is the new MLB playoff format?

(19:00) Does the Padres' success influence the Giants?

(29:39) Could Bochy make his return?

(37:43) Putila on being named Giants GM

(42:01) Putila details his success with player development

(46:06) Putila on the Giants’ farm system

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Analyzing Giants GM hire, which arbitration-eligible players will return next year Oct 13, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the impact Pete Putila will have with the organization moving forward, if the Giants should try to reach an extension with Logan Webb this offseason and which other arbitration-eligible players will return to San Francisco next season.

(1:47) Giants announce Putila as new GM

(8:24) Which arbitration-eligible Giants will return?

(14:40) What will Davis’ role be next season?

(22:11) Will the Giants extend Webb?

(29:39) Looking at the Giants' minor leagues

(35:43) MLB playoff breakdown

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Giants’ offseason outlook: Free-agent strategy, GM search Oct 10, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss this important offseason for the Giants, including their search for a new general manager, what the strategy will be in free agency and how the MLB playoffs will affect Aaron Judge’s decision.

(1:47) Farhan on improving the defense

(8:24) Will Rodón return next season?

(12:40) Farhan on Longoria’s potential return

(19:11) Will Giants make a big splash?

(27:39) How will playoffs influence Judge’s decision?

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Kuip gives thoughts on .500 finish, whether Giants big free agents will return Oct 06, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the Giants finishing the season at .500 for the first time ever, if some big-name free agents will return next season and his hopes for the 2023 team.

(1:47) Giants finish season at .500

(7:24) Could Villar have a big role next season?

(15:10) Will Rodón return next season?

(22:11) Has the La Stella deal been a bust?

(30:39) Kuip discusses being a Ford C. Frick nominee

(35:43) Kuip on the Giants' free agents

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Belt, Crawford discuss favorite moments together, their futures in baseball Oct 03, 2022

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Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford join this edition of Giants Talk to discuss how their friendship has grown over the years, what their favorite moments are together and what their future looks like in baseball. Plus, what is it like to have Buster Posey as a boss?

(1:47) Giants win final home game of 2022

(7:24) Webb shut down for remainder of season

(13:10) Could Bumgarner make a return to San Francisco?

(24:11) Belt on his future status

(30:39) Crawford discusses the infamous Captain Belt game

(35:43) Belt on being a veteran in the clubhouse

(40:01) Crawford on the changes to the Giants organization over the years

(43:06) Crawford on Posey joining the Giants' ownership group

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Kuip breaks down how Giants should handle infield market, Rogers' role next season Sep 29, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what the Giants should do this offseason with the infield market, why he sees Tyler Rogers having a big role next season and what he wants to see from San Francisco during the remainder of the season.

(1:47) Giants continue solid play toward end of season

(5:24) Does Giants' bullpen deserve all the heat they received?

(12:10) Will Joc be back next season?

(18:09) Where will players end the season stat-wise?

(28:11) Kuip on how the Giants should handle free agency

(33:39) Kuip on Rogers’ role next season

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