Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

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Kuip breaks down Brandon Crawford's contract, what the future holds for Buster Posey and Brandon Belt Aug 19, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the re-signing of Brandon Crawford, if Buster Posey and Brandon Belt will follow suit, and the amount of players who have reached out to check on his health.

(2:35) Giants re-sign Crawford to two-year deal

(8:30) Should the Giants be worried about DeSclafani’s injury?

(15:02) Examining the impact of the extra-inning baserunner

(18:30) Could Webb become the Giants' ace?

(28:34) Previewing the Giants-A’s series

(32:10) Kuip weighs in on Crawford’s extension

(38:23) Kuip discusses his relationship with Crawford

(44:30) Kuip shares the story of visiting with Tony Watson

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Farhan Zaidi details the Giants' Kris Bryant trade, his growing reputation in MLB Aug 16, 2021

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Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the trade for Kris Bryant, what he can learn from other sports to improve the Giants moving forward and if his growing reputation in MLB circles is making his job more challenging.

(2:35) How long did it take for Farhan to win over the fan base?

(7:50) Farhan reveals the Giants' reaction after trading for Bryant

(13:02) Farhan discusses the expectations he had for the 2021 Giants

(17:30) What is Farhan’s secret to finding hidden gems?

(23:34) Farhan reveals the influence of other sports has on his mindset

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Kuip breaks down Buster Posey’s resurgent season, shares his first impressions of Farhan Zaidi Aug 12, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his first impressions of Giants general manager Farhan Zaidi, Buster Posey’s resurgent season and challenge of calling a home run in Oracle Park.

(2:35) Giants take two from Diamondbacks

(8:08) Will Posey, Crawford and Belt retire as Giants?

(13:52) Should Giants fans be worried about McGee?

(19:10) Who will be the first right-handed batter to have a splash hit?

(25:30) Is the NL West a two-team race?

(31:22) Kuip on Wotus’ tenure in San Francisco

(38:58) Kuip shares his first impression of Farhan

(42:11) How challenging is it to call a home run in Triples Alley?

(45:45) Kuip weighs in on Posey’s resurgent season

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Examining Giants’ late game heroics and Brandon Belt’s impactful return Aug 09, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss Brandon Belt’s return to the lineup, if the Giants can keep up their late game heroics and what other NL West teams the Giants should keep an eye out for. Plus, Alex and Cole examine San Francisco's recent roster moves and look ahead to the challenging decisions ahead.

(1:47) Giants now 30 games over .500

(8:38) What other NL West teams should Giants keep an eye on?

(13:18) Will Giants continue to capitalize on opportunities?

(19:19) Belt hot is return to lineup

(25:00) How will COVID-19 affect the 2021 MLB Playoffs?

(29:50) What are the next moves for the Giants' roster?

(35:04) Who do Giants want to play if they make the playoffs?

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Kuip examines Kris Bryant’s fit and debating if Giants have enough pitching Aug 05, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the Giants trading for Kris Bryant, how he fits into the clubhouse and the potential of him signing an extension with San Francisco. Plus, Kuip weighs in on the Giants facing Madison Bumgarner and if he remember a play as crazy as the “Catchers Balk”.

(2:07) Giants continue to beat up on Diamondbacks

(6:08) Bumgarner shines vs. Giants

(13:18) How does Kapler stay so even keeled?

(18:19) Do the Giants pitchers need to step up their game?

(27:50) Did Scherzer prefer the Dodgers over the other NL West teams?

(31:50) Examining the Giants 2022 Schedule

(37:34) Kuip shares his insights on the Catcher’s Balk call against Casali

(43:52) Kuip discusses how different it is facing Bumgarner

(47:22) Kuip weighs in on the Giants acquisition of Kris Bryant

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Kris Bryant has arrived! What will his impact be on the Giants' NL West chances? Aug 02, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the arrival of new Giant Kris Bryant, the effect he will have on the NL West race and how dangerous San Francisco’s lineup is after the trade deadline. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the much anticipated matchup between the Giants and Madison Bumgarner.

(2:07) Giants take series from the Astros

(7:08) Can Ruf continue his hot streak?

(13:18) Will Bryant re-sign with the Giants?

(19:19) Bryant homers in debut with San Francisco

(24:05) How dangerous is the Giants lineup?

(32:13) Will NL West race remain close?

(33:45) Giants to face Bumgarner Tuesday

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Emergency MLB Trade Deadline Podcast: Giants acquire star Kris Bryant from Cubs Jul 31, 2021

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants' trade for Kris Bryant, what he brings to the San Francisco and how important the former NL MVP will be throughout the remainder of the season.

(1:07) Giants land Bryant from Cubs

(6:48) Did Giants trade too much for Bryant?

(12:45) What was Giants thought process for the Watson trade?

(16:19) Who is the favorite in the NL West?

(24:05) How does the trade deadline affect the rest of the season?

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Exclusive: Kuip on surprising Kruk in return to booth, MLB trade deadline Jul 29, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his surprise return to the booth, the upcoming MLB trade deadline and reveal some takeaways he has from the recent Giants-Dodgers matchups.

(2:35) Giants, Dodgers trading victories in San Francisco

(8:48) Posey leaves game after getting injured

(13:45) When will injured Giants return?

(19:00) Kuip discusses his surprise return to the booth

(26:10) Kuip reveals what the Giants should do at the trade deadline

(39:40) Kuip shares what he sees with the recent Giants-Dodgers matchups

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Giants’ trade possibilities and bold predictions for the 2021 MLB trade deadline Jul 26, 2021

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On this edition of Giants Talk, Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Giants’ upcoming series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, if LaMonte Wade Jr. can continue his consistent play and who the San Francisco should target before the 2021 MLB trade deadline.

(2:35) Discussing Kuip’s return to the Giants' broadcast

(9:08) Can Wade Jr. continue his hot streak?

(13:19) How will Oracle Park look for upcoming series vs. Dodgers?

(19:00) Bold predictions for the MLB trade deadline

(26:10) Giants’ dream trade targets

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Kuip breaks down wild Giants-Dodgers series, if San Francisco needs bullpen help Jul 22, 2021

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the wild Giants-Dodgers series, if the Giants need some bullpen help for the remainder of the season and how Tyler Rogers has been in 2021. Plus, Alex and Cole look ahead to the MLB trade deadline and reveal what they think should be the Giants' top priority.

(3:55) Giants, Dodgers battling in Los Angeles

(10:08) Giants’ offense showing power vs. Dodgers

(17:11) Will San Francisco have player get 30 HRs this season?

(23:49) Rogers bounces back after blowing save to Dodgers

(27:40) What should the Giants' focus be at the trade deadline?

(36:20) Kuip weighs in on the Giants’ bullpen

(43:56) Kuip touches on “over coaching” in MLB

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