Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Kuip forecasts Giants’ NL West chances; NL awards and World Series predictions Apr 07, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants’ chances in the NL West, how Logan Webb compares to Tim Lincecum and why the potential starting rotation is key to the success of the season. Plus, Alex and Cole share their National League award predictions and reveal who they have winning the World Series.

(2:30) Giants start their season Friday against Marlins

(7:41) How will the Giants do this season?

(13:17) Will Webb win the NL CY Young award?

(20:14) Laura Britt discusses joining Giants’ coverage

(28:22) Kuip forecasts the NL West for the 2022 season

(34:13) Kuip discusses the Giants' starting rotation

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Giants CEO Larry Baer on Posey’s involvement moving forward, free-agent spending Apr 04, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants CEO Larry Baer to discuss San Francisco’s mindset targeting free agents this past offseason, how Buster Posey could be involved with the team moving forward and the potential of the Giants playing international games in the coming years.

(2:30) Giants’ City Connect jerseys will return this season

(7:11) What will Giants' Opening Day roster look like?

(13:17) Keeping an eye on the Giants' minor leaguers

(20:14) Will Bart continue his hot spring training?

(26:22) What impact will Kimbrel have on Dodgers?

(30:13) Baer on staying in contact with Posey

(35:30) Baer discusses the Giants' offseason spending

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Kuip returns to discuss Joey Bart's potential; bold predictions for 2022 Mar 31, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss some bold predictions for the Giants' upcoming season, what impact Evan Longoria’s injury has on the start of the season and if fans should be worried Brandon Belt hasn’t played in spring training yet.

(3:30) Longoria has surgery, out for start of season

(9:11) Should fans be worried about Belt?

(15:17) What kind of season will Yaz have this year?

(21:54) How good can the Giants' rotation be?

(28:22) Kuip on getting to meet the Giants players

(33:13) Kuip shares who has stood out during spring training

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Joey Bart expectations, Camilo Doval's role; plus Sean Hjelle one-on-one Mar 28, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle to discuss his time in the organization, how he views spring training and how he plans to utilize his unique skillset. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Joey Bart’s expectations for the season and why San Francisco won’t name Camilo Doval as the full-time closer

(4:30) Giants acquire utility man Luke Williams

(8:36) What should fans expect from Joey Bart?

(18:17) What effect will Posey’s retirement have on Bart?

(23:54) Will Doval be the Giants closer?

(29:22) Roberts says Dodgers will win World Series in 2022

(36:33) Hjelle on his time with the Giants organization

(40:30) Hjelle shares his take on spring training

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Mike Yastrzemski's impact, Giants' youth movement and other key spring training takeaways Mar 24, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the latest from Giants spring training, including the team coming to agreements with outfielders Darin Ruf and Mike Yastrzemski, the impact the two can have on the 2022 season and why some recent MLB rule changes could hurt San Francisco this year.

(1:05) Will LaMonte build off his success from last season?

(5:50) Ruf signs two-year deal with Giants

(10:26) Who will make the Opening Day roster?

(17:20) MLB announces rule changes for 2022 season

(28:33) Giants’ youth shining in spring training games

(34:33) How important will Flores be this season?

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Joc Pederson on signing with Giants, his relationship with Farhan Mar 21, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by new Giants outfielder Joc Pederson to discuss signing with the Giants, his relationship with Farhan Zaidi and what it was like to face Tim Lincecum. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on Trevor Story signing with the Red Sox and what that means for the Giants’ infield this season.

(1:05) Story signs with Red Sox

(7:30) Should Giants be more aggressive with big-name targets?

(12:06) What will the Giants' infield look like this season?

(19:20) Spring training takeaways

(25:33) Standouts from spring training

(32:22) Pederson on signing with the Giants

(36:33) Pederson discusses facing Lincecum

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Giants' free agency strategy, Dodgers' big addition and Kris Bryant's decision Mar 17, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the recent flurry of free agency moves in MLB, including the Giants signing Joc Pederson and the Dodgers bringing in Freddie Freeman. Plus, Alex and Cole weigh in on the Kris Bryant heading to the Rockies and how the newly announced updates to the schedule hurt the Giants.

(1:05) Freeman, Dodgers agree to deal

(7:30) Giants sign Pederson to one-year deal

(12:36) Bryant signs with Rockies

(19:20) Should the Giants have been more aggressive in free agency?

(23:33) Suzuki headed to Cubs

(33:22) MLB announces updated 2022 schedule

(40:33) Giants' spring training games starting March 18th

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Carlos Rodon’s high potential, power hitter search and other takeaways from free agency Mar 15, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the impact new Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will have on the rotation, if they are still in the market for a big-name power hitter and the chances Freddie Freeman makes his way to the Dodgers

(2:05) What do Giants fans need to know about Rodon?

(7:30) Giants sign Junis, Martinez to deals

(13:36) Will Giants sign a power hitter?

(19:57) Kershaw re-signs with Dodgers

(25:33) Is Freeman on his way to LA?

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Emergency podcast: MLB lockout ends; what comes next for Giants Mar 11, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the breaking news of MLB and MLBPA agreeing to terms on a new CBA and what this means for the Giants moving forward.

(1:05) MLB, MLBPA come to new agreement

(4:30) How will the schedule pan out for Giants?

(9:36) What moves will the Giants make now?

(15:57) How packed will the stadium be this season?

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Luis Matos, Marco Luciano and other minor league camp takeaways Mar 09, 2022

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper give their takeaways from the Giants minor league camp in Arizona, including the promise Luis Matos has shown and Marco Luciano's big league potential. Plus, hear from former Giant Travis Ishikawa on what it’s like working in the Giants organization and if the young players know his history in San Francisco.

(1:05) MLB, MLBPA making strides on negotiations

(9:30) Which players are standing out at minor league camp?

(17:36) Wotus, Bochy in Arizona helping minor leaguers

(22:57) Do younger Giants know about the franchise's history?

(29:13) Ishikawa on coaching in the Giants’ organization

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