Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Doval’s building block potential, Davis' success, Minor league update Sep 26, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Camilo Doval’s building bock potential for the Giants moving forward, why JD Davis has been a steal for San Francisco this season and which prospect might be the first to make a big impact in the majors.

(1:17) Giants close to being eliminated from playoff contention

(6:24) Is Doval a building block for the future?

(12:50) Proctor makes MLB debut with Giants

(18:09) Do the Giants use too many players?

(25:01) Minor league update

(34:19) Should MLB consider change with broadcasts?

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Examining Posey’s ownership influence, Giants’ recruitment of Aaron Judge Sep 22, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the recent announcement of Buster Posey joining the Giants’ ownership group, what Scott Harris’ departure means for the front office and the chances Aaron Judge signs with San Francisco this offseason.

(1:17) Posey joining Giants’ ownership group

(6:24) Will Posey help recruit free agents?

(10:10) What does Harris’ departure mean for the Giants?

(17:09) Looking at the Giants' minor league system

(22:01) Could Judge head out West this offseason?

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Hunter Pence on the Giants' bright future, playing with Posey, Belt and Crawford Sep 19, 2022

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Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss his time playing with the Giants, what it was like to be traded to San Francisco and the bright future the Giants have with some of their younger players.

(1:17) Giants swept by Dodgers in San Francisco

(7:24) Did the Giants get it right with Bryant?

(15:10) Which player has had a break-through year?

(22:09) Pence on being honored by the Giants

(30:19) Pence on being traded to the Giants

(35:14) Pence describes the “tight-knit” relationship of the 2012 Giants

(41:01) Pence on Villar’s bright future

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Kuip breaks down Flores’ contract extension, the Littell-Kapler incident Sep 15, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the impact Wilmer Flores has in the Giants’ locker room and why his contract extension is a step in the right direction for the team, Also, Kuip shares why he was impressed with Gabe Kapler after the incident on the mound with Zack Littell and how the new MLB rule changes surprised him.

(1:17) Flores agrees to contract extension with Giants

(7:24) What will the infield look like next season?

(11:09) Looking at the Littell-Kapler incident

(18:31) Is Doval a top-end MLB closer?

(24:19) Kuip weighs in on the Littell-Kapler incident

(31:14) Kuip discusses Flores’ new contract

(36:10) Kuip shares his thoughts on the new MLB rule changes

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Analyzing MLB rule changes, Rodón’s Cy Young chances, Giants’ youth movement Sep 12, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the announced MLB rule changes and how they will affect the Giants, if Carlos Rodón has a chance to win the NL Cy Young award this season and the youth movement San Francisco has on its current roster.

(1:02) MLB announces rule changes for 2023

(7:24) How will shift ban help Giants?

(14:09) Will larger bases affect the game?

(19:31) Could Rodón win the Cy Young?

(24:19) Is Villar playing his way into a 2023 role?

(34:14) What will the bullpen look like next season?

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Kuip on Villar’s big league potential, Brinson’s expectations Sep 08, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss David Villar’s stellar series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, what fans can expect from Lewis Brinson and the gamesmanship the Giants faced in Los Angeles this week. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the minor leagues and detail who potentially could make the roster next season.

(1:02) Giants drop series to Dodgers in Los Angeles

(7:24) Will Villar be on the Giants' 2023 roster?

(12:09) Do the Giants still have a shot at a playoff spot?

(19:31) Kuip on the hottest game he played in

(24:19) Kuip on Villar’s performance against the Dodgers

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Giants' September wish list to set themselves up for 2023 Sep 05, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss some things they want to see from the Giants in September, including which prospects they want to watch up at the big-league level and why protecting Camilo Doval and Logan Webb is key to the future.

(1:02) Giants sweep Phillies after Flores’ walk-off home run

(7:24) Are Wade Jr., Davis Giants for the long haul?

(12:09) Which prospects should be called up?

(18:31) Should Giants watch the workload of Doval, Webb?

(24:19) Do Giants need to prioritize their defense?

(30:14) Will Rodón be back next season?

(34:10) Looking at the NL wild-card race

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Kuip on how the Giants can improve this offseason, moves to make if he was GM Sep 01, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants' disappointing season, the areas where the team can improve the roster during the offseason and what he would do if he was the GM. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on the struggles faced this season and which players might be done with their Giants’ career.

(1:02) Giants swept by Padres, seemingly out of playoff contention

(7:24) Do the Giants need to add a star?

(13:09) Discussing Webb’s comments

(19:01) Should Giants call up prospects for experience?

(26:19) Who will be back next season?

(34:14) Kuip on the Giants’ disappointing season

(36:10) Kuip discusses why he is looking forward to the offseason

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Giants entering last chance to sneak back into playoff race Aug 29, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the importance of the upcoming series against the Padres for the Giants’ playoff hopes and if the number of injuries will be too much for the team to overcome. Then, Alex and Cole switch gears to discuss the farm system and the bright future of two prospects.

(1:36) Is this week make or break for the Giants?

(9:24) Injury bug taking its toll on San Francisco

(13:09) Looking ahead at the Giants’ schedule

(18:01) Do the Giants deserve to make the playoffs?

(22:19) How are the Giants’ minor leagues looking?

(30:14) Will the Giants spend this offseason?

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Kuip weighs in on Belt’s future, Giants' 2023 schedule Aug 25, 2022

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what the future holds for Brandon Belt, why the Giants don’t have any excuses for their struggles this season and what he looks for when the new schedule comes out. Plus, Alex and Cole break down if the Giants regret not trading Carlos Rodón and if their playoff chances are over.

(1:16) Giants split series in Detroit

(6:24) Is Rodón destined to opt out at season’s end?

(10:09) What to make of Belt’s knee injury

(21:41) Looking at the Giants 2023 schedule

(30:54) Kuip on Belt’s struggles, Longoria’s future

(38:51) Looking at the Giants' 2023 schedule

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