Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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George Kontos reminisces on Buster Posey, World Series titles, and getting to know Metallica Dec 22, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by former Giants pitcher and two-time World Series champ George Kontos. He reminisces about World Series titles, fun bullpen moments, and how the San Francisco Giants united him with his favorite band Metallica.

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Kuip is back! The Giants' legend addresses lockout worries and free agents he likes Dec 14, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper welcome Duane Kuiper on this special episode of Giants Talk. We're in the middle of an MLB lockout and anything can happen. Could Spring Training be cut short or delayed? Let's break it down.

4:13 - 7:40 Giants sign Bay Area's own Alex Blandino, stat breakdown

8:00 Duane's back to discuss the lockout

8:25 - 10:20 Duane's counting on Florida, Arizona to put the pressure on lockout, Spring training worries, what players should do

10:50 - 12:28 How important is it for the lockout to end? How it will alter momentum, fan excitement

12:51 - 14:16 Kuip's take on how important spring training is for pitchers

15:00 - 18:25 Duane compares 11k payday during his first year to the MLB mega deals of today

19:02 - 22:25 DeSclafani, Wood, Farhan's decisions so far on bringing back beneficial players, replacing Buster

22:30 - 24:20 One big move Kuip would make for the Giants next season

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Alex Wood weighs in on replacing iconic Buster Posey, plus lockout news, Hall of Fame case for Barry Bonds Dec 08, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper give you the latest rundown of San Francisco Giants news including new pitching prospects, players hot takes on the Hall of Fame case for Barry Bonds, and some exclusive words from Alex Wood on the plan for replacing the iconic Buster Posey.

1:08 - 7:12 New pitching prospects in Giants' minor league organization with rad mullets

7:25 - 9:30 What about catchers? Do we have more minor league signings on the way to back up Casali and Bart?

9:36 - 11:14 Alex Wood on the Giants catcher situation "you can't replace Buster, but excited to see what Joey Bart can do for us."

13:18 - 14:50 Buster spent 1 year in the minors, are we looking at that for Patrick Bailey or more?

15:00 - 21:00 Let's talk lockout - plus players' Twitter shenanigans, longer playoffs

23:00 - 28:14 Universal DH, pitch clock, other rules that could change in the MLB, shorter games

29:00 - 34:00 Hall of Fame ballot update, Alex Wood defends Barry Bonds

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How will MLB lockout impact Giants? Plus, what to expect from Alex Cobb Dec 02, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the MLB lockout and what the timeline could look like. How will the Giants roster be impacted and will player development be slowed? Alex and Cole also break down the Alex Cobb signing and how he will fit into the Giants rotation.

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Contract negotiation surprises, plus inspiring interview with former Giant Drew Robinson Nov 23, 2021

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic talk all the trades, contracts, money, and more floating around the San Francisco Giants organization. Plus, we have an inspiring talk with MiLB's Best Feel Good Moment award-winner (Giants, Rivercats) Drew Robinson about men's mental health, helping players, and his own inspiring MLB moments as part of our Headstrong series. Please be advised that this episode mentions sensitive topics.

1:55 - 3:34 Let's talk trades, Anthony DeSclefani's huge 3-year $36 million contract

3:52 - 7:09 Logan Webb is super happy on Twitter, Alex Wood close to a deal too, players want to come to SF

7:47 - 9:31 Brandon Belt is the captain of our hearts, announces on instagram "Daddy's Back!"

13:31 - 13:35 Who are the mystery players the Giants could get in free agency? Joc Pederson?

13:40 - 16:17 Brandon Crawford comes in 4th for MVP after impressive season

18:10 - 20: 46 Baseball Hall of Fame rumors, justice for Tim Lincecum

24:30 - 26:33 Drew Robinson talks to Cole and Alex about the MLB's mental health resources, increasing awareness

26:50 - 30:40 Drew's new work in the Giants organization and maintaining players' mental health and therapy with Shana Alexander

36:37 - 40:40 Stigma around men's mental health, how MLB players can be affected

42:28 - 46:48 Drew's favorite MLB moments, and that epic home run

48:19 - 50:44 Vegas is a baseball town, Drew talks playing little league with Bryce Harper

51:38 - End Just some super cute stories about Drew's dog Ellie :)

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Exclusive with NL Manager of the Year Gabe Kapler on roster building, player development, focus on 2022 season, and potential lockout Nov 17, 2021

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic sit down with National League Manager of the Year Gabe Kapler to discuss the team effort that went into his win, spring training, Buster Posey's retirement, players to watch, and more. He even reveals a secret BBQ spot in the Dogpatch that you have to try, so listen all the way through!

5:07 - 6:24 Gabe Kapler says his NL Manager of the Year honor was a complete team effort from the groundskeepers to the players to the coaches and more

7:00 - 8:35 The players didn't care about doubters and predictions, they just knew they could achieve something great

11:40 - 13:10 Now, what are the Giants thinking about going into the offseason - plus roster construction, player development, scouting

13:11 - 15;39 Buster's retirement and preparing Joey Bart for his biggest opportunity

16:21 - 18:05 Kap on the labor agreement situation - not worried at all right now, players are still focusing on their training before the Spring

18:12 - 18:25 Kap's parting words? Sharing his favorite secret SF BBQ joint...

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Brandon Crawford wins Gold Glove but snubbed in MVP race; Clayton Kershaw makes HOF case for Buster Posey Nov 10, 2021

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic re-visit Buster Posey's retirement press conference and discuss Clayton Kershaw's comments praising Buster as the best catcher in the game. Farhan Zaidi wins MLB's Executive of the Year, Gabe Kapler is a finalist for Manager of the Year, but Brandon Crawford is snubbed in the MVP race despite winning his 4th Gold Glove.

1:40 Re-visiting Buster Posey’s retirement press conference

4:15 Clayton Kershaw calls Buster the best catcher of his era

7:25 Buster explains his reason for retiring

10:40 Giants make changes to their coaching staff

16:35 MLB awards: Farhan Zaidi wins executive of the year

18:55 Brandon Crawford wins 4th gold glove and joins exclusive SF Giants club

20:10 Crawford not among MVP finalists

22:30 Should team success be a bigger factor in MVP race?

24:05 Gabe Kapler among finalists for Manager of the Year

25:35 What to expect from Brandon Belt in free agency

26:45 Johnny Cueto’s option declined

28:00 Giants pick up option on Wilmer Flores, one of the ‘sneaky-best signings’ of past few years

30:00 Giants add 4 to 40-man … who stands out?

33:05 Braves win World Series

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Kuip reacts to Buster Posey's stunning retirement Nov 04, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the shocking Buster Posey retirement. Kuip expresses his shock and that it's a sad day for him and Giants fans. Plus, he and Pavs make the case of why he's absolutely a Hall of Fame player.

03:40 The year away with his family might have given Posey better perspective about life away from playing.

04:45 Kuip is still shocked and disappointed that he can’t cover Buster anymore.

06:20 Posey was never going to be the farewell kind of guy and took in all the great moments, especially against the Dodgers in the playoffs.

06:55 Posey’s homer against the Dodgers in the playoffs should be a splash hit.

07:40 Poor attendance with such a good team really bothered Posey, so he really enjoyed ending it in such a great fan experience in the Dodgers playoff series.

09:20 Generational player for the Giants in a position that’s never generational and why he should be a lock for the Hall of Fame even though two years off cost him with numbers

12:00 Posey should be a lock, but people will look strictly at his stats

12:30 Pavs' case for Posey making the Hall of Fame

15:00 Could losing Posey possibly cost them key pitching free agents?

17:20 Kuip wants a Buster hug and why it’s not a great day for Giants fans.

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Would Giants ever consider Dodgers' free agents? Plus, exclusive season review with Gabe Kapler Oct 27, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper talk Dodgers disappointment, Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford's chances for major MLB awards, and whether or not they'd pursue any free agents from the Giants' biggest rival. Then Pavs sits down with Gabe Kapler to dissect his Game 5 moves and what next year has in store.

(0:46) MLB Lockout?

(5:40) Giants Kapler, Farhan could be Manager and Executive of the Year

(7:00) Braves Story Underrated

(9:03) Dodgers and Fan Frustration

(15:45) Would Giants consider signing free agents from Dodgers?

(24:15) Gabe Kapler discusses team chemistry that could help attract free agents

(30:05) Kapler on having confidence in Camilo Doval in playoffs

(36:00) Kapler on appreciation of fans on social media

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Farhan Zaidi on Brandon Belt, Kevin Gausman and keeping Giants roster continuity this offseason Oct 21, 2021

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Farhan Zaidi sat down with Alex Pavlovic to reflect on the Giants season and look ahead to offseason roster moves including upcoming decisions regarding Brandon Belt and Kevin Gausman. Zaidi discussed the job Gabe Kapler has done and how the Giants can improve next season.

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