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WINTER MEETING RUMORS: Giants MEET with Framber Valdez | INTEREST in Harrison Bader Dec 08, 2025

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Winter Meetings are here and the Giants are everywhere in the rumors… without actually doing anything yet. Jon Morosi says San Francisco is active on multiple free-agent starters and “in a good position” to land an upper-tier arm, with Framber Valdez already having met with Giants officials at the GM Meetings. At the same time, Marco Luciano is claimed off waivers by the Pirates, and Shayna Rubin reports that Bryce Eldridge — the organization’s most valuable asset — is not off the table in trade talks. We’ll dig into what that combo really says about this front office: are they gearing up for a true blockbuster, or just shuffling value around the margins? Then we shift to Cooperstown, where Jeff Kent finally gets into the Hall of Fame while Barry Bonds receives fewer than five votes, effectively pushing his candidacy to the brink. We’ll react to Buster Olney’s call for current Hall of Famers who used PEDs to come clean, and what it would mean for how we talk about the steroid era going forward. Winter Meetings rumor mill, big-picture Giants strategy, and Hall of Fame fallout — all in one show.

0:00 Winter Meeting Rumors - Framber Valdez

10:33 Eldridge NOT off the table

19:42 Kent IN, Bonds OUT

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Locked On Giants podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball. Hosted by Allen Stiles, a lifelong Giants fan, current radio host and digital creator that has covered the Giants for years, the Locked On Giants podcast provides your daily Giants fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Giants franchise, including game breakdowns and transactions in a data-driven way that’s rational but simple, passionate and accessible. Locked On Giants takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Giants locker room and all over MLB. The Locked On Giants podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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NOW OR NEVER: Giants add LEGENDARY Ron Washington | HOF VOTE for Barry Bonds | Luis Arraez Profile Dec 05, 2025

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The Giants just made one of their best “under-the-radar” additions of the offseason – hiring Ron Washington as their major league infield coach (and possibly third base coach) – and it might end up being as impactful as any player move they make. Today we break down what he brings to San Francisco, how Tony Vitello pushed for him, and why having both Washington and Ron Wotus in the same organization is a massive win for Rafael Devers, Bryce Eldridge, and the entire infield group. We also look at Buster Olney’s note that Max Scherzer could eventually reunite with his good friend Vitello in San Francisco, and whether that’s a realistic “big name” outcome or just wishful thinking. Then we ask: should the Giants be in on Luis Arraez at 2 years, $30 million as a pure bat-to-ball table setter in this era… or is he the wrong skillset at the wrong time? Plus, we close with a look ahead to Sunday’s Contemporary Era Hall of Fame vote on Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens – who’s on the committee, what they’re actually voting on, and why this might be their last real chance to stay in the conversation. Coaching super-team, sneaky veteran targets, and Hall of Fame drama all in one episode.

0:00 Ron Washington to join staff

11:16 Winter Meetings & Luiz Arraez

19:38 Barry Bonds HOF Bid

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GIANT TROLL JOB: Giants CONNECTED to Position Players AND Pitchers | Could be a BORING Offseason Dec 04, 2025

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Are the Giants actually trolling us? Because nobody — media, fans, execs — seems to know what this front office is doing right now. They’re not spending big. They’re not landing top free agents. And now their name keeps popping up in Jeff Passan’s Top Trade Targets list like they’re lurking in the weeds waiting to strike.

So what’s the plan?

Is this disciplined team-building?

Or a masterclass in frustrating fanbases?

We dig into why San Francisco appears to be avoiding the deep end of free agency… why they’re sniffing around second-tier arms… and whether a massive trade could be the big swing they’re quietly building toward.

Leave your thoughts: Are you OK with the Giants NOT adding a big bat this offseason? Or should they wake up and go get someone?

0:00 Giant troll job?

7:46 Plenty of pitchers out there

16:11 Adding to the lineup

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BUZZWORTHY: Giants have INTEREST in Kyle Schwarber and have SPOKEN with Zac Gallen Dec 03, 2025

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The Giants are interested in WHO now?! Today we break down the report that San Francisco has checked in on Kyle Schwarber — a 33-year-old, bat-first slugger projected for five years and $145 million — and what that says about their offensive identity and willingness to live with brutal defense for big left-handed power at Oracle Park. We’ll also dive into Susan Slusser’s note that the Giants have already spoken with Zac Gallen about a potential bounce-back deal (two years, $42 million), and how he fits into a rotation that just watched Cody Ponce sign a three-year, $30 million contract in Toronto after the Giants reportedly got priced out at “only” $10 million per year. Are they being smart and disciplined, or timid and late to the market? And if the Jays just replaced Bassitt and Scherzer with Cease and Ponce, does that reopen a lane for the Giants on other arms? We unpack the Schwarber fit, the Gallen risk, the Ponce miss, and what all of it says about whether this front office is truly serious about winning now.

0:00 Interest in Kyle Schwarber

11:26 Giants talking to Zac Gallen

17:57 Ponce too pricey

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REALITY CHECK: Giants REJECT High-Priced Pitchers, Eye Cheaper moved and TRADE Targets Dec 02, 2025

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Where do the Giants go next in the pitching market? Today we break down how Cody Ponce — once viewed as a bargain — is now expected to command a three-year deal north of $30–40 million, blowing past previous KBO return contracts. We look at Lucas Giolito’s projected rebound contract, the price tags for Merrill Kelly, Chris Bassitt, Dustin May, Michael Kopech, and Zack Littell, and what this means for a Giants team that keeps signaling they aren’t all-in for top-tier arms. We also touch on Bob Nightengale’s list of the top 10 trade candidates and where the Giants might fit into that landscape as they explore alternative paths to upgrade the rotation. The big question: if the Giants won’t spend big and the mid-tier market is inflating, what exactly is their plan? Are they being smartly cautious — or showing fans they’re not truly pushing to win? A full breakdown of the pitching options, the trade tier, and where the Giants actually stand this offseason.

0:00 Affordable Free Agents

9:13 Trade Candidates

19:51 Are the Giants ALL IN?

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URGENT REPORT: Giants OUT on Tatsuya Imai | Josuar Gonzalez MAY be on the table to IMPROVE Pitching Dec 02, 2025

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The Giants are backing away from Tatsuya Imai — and the reasons stretch far beyond baseball. Today we break down the latest reporting from Andrew Baggarly that San Francisco is not inclined to spend at the level required to sign Imai or any of the top free-agent arms, despite meeting with Scott Boras and doing full medical homework. We go through why financial realities like Blake Snell’s deferred payments, managerial payouts, private-equity optics, and declining RSN revenue are pushing the Giants toward short-term, lower-cost pitching options instead of real frontline upgrades. We also dig into the long-running Posey–Boras tension, why the Giants haven’t landed a Japanese star in a decade, and why Buster Olney says SF is going cheap even as national outlets keep connecting Imai to the Giants. Plus, we take a hard look at top prospect Josuar Gonzalez — now being floated as a potential trade chip — and why fans should mentally prepare to lose one of the organization’s prized teenage shortstops if the Giants want to upgrade the rotation. Big episode today with spending philosophy, trade realities, and a frank look at how close — or far — the Giants are from joining the top tier of the league.

0:00 Report: Giants OUT on Imai

10:57 What is the plan?

20:46 Trading Prospects

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POTENTIAL TRADE: Giants could MOVE STARTER AND TOP PROSPECT for Freddy Peralta | Sam Hentges Profile Nov 28, 2025

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Could Freddy Peralta be the sneaky trade target for the Giants? Today we break down why Peralta was named by MLB executives as one of the top trade candidates of the entire winter — tied with Joe Ryan and Ketel Marte — and why his combination of swing-and-miss stuff, team-friendly contract, and playoff experience makes him a perfect fit for what San Francisco claims it wants to build. We look at what a Giants–Brewers trade package might realistically look like, including how a fast-rising Giants prospect (ranked No. 3 on Rotoprospects’ fast risers and No. 4 in the Giants system) could factor into the conversation. We also touch on the newest bullpen addition, lefty reliever Sam Hentges, and what his pitch mix and recent numbers suggest about his role under the Giants’ revamped pitching infrastructure. Big episode today: front-office intel, trade theory, prospect impact, bullpen updates, and what it all means for the Giants’ offseason plan.

0:00 Should Giants trade for Peralta?

9:40 What would it cost?

19:31 Sam Hentges Profile

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MLB EXECS WEIGH IN: PREDICT Giants as FAVORITES to LAND Tatsuya Imai | J.T. Realmuto RUMORS Nov 26, 2025

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MLB executives just revealed who they believe the Giants will actually land this offseason — and the results are eye-opening. Today we break down Jesse Rogers’ survey of 16 MLB executives and why the Giants were the top predicted destination for Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai, even beating out the Yankees and Dodgers. We go through the exec predictions on Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, and Ranger Suárez, why the Giants only showed up once in that group, and what it says about their perceived willingness to spend. We also look at the latest buzz on JT Realmuto and why Buster Posey’s influence — plus his relationship with Realmuto’s former agent — makes San Francisco more of a player than people realize. Then we wrap with Part 1 of “Who might surprise us in 2026?” featuring Tyler Fitzgerald, a legitimate breakout candidate with rare athleticism, sneaky pop, and the versatility to survive the Giants’ overloaded outfield mix. Big episode with real insight into how the league views the Giants, who they’re targeting, and who could make an unexpected leap.

0:00 Secret Plan for Jung Hoo Lee

12:42 J.T. Realmuto Interest

19:39 Most likely to surprise in 2026 Pt. 1

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SECRET PLAN: Jung Hoo Lee Outfield THEORY | BR PROJECTED Giants Rotation | Imai SOUNDS like a Giant Nov 25, 2025

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Today we break down a theory that actually makes a lot of sense: are the Giants adding all these outfielders because they’re preparing to move Jung Hoo Lee to right field? With Buster Posey repeatedly emphasizing the need for better outfield defense, the recent additions of Justin Dean and Joey Wiemer look a lot more strategic. Shifting JHL to right could protect his body, take pressure off his transition to MLB, and allow him to focus more on hitting. We dive into why this move lines up with league-wide trends and why a glove-first center fielder makes inconsistent offense easier to swallow. Plus, we go over Bleacher Report’s bold projected rotation with Framber Valdez and Zac Gallen, and check in on the overseas market with Tatsuya Imai calling out the Dodgers and Cody Ponce winning MVP. A packed episode with theory, roster construction, and a whole lot of Giants offseason buzz.

0:00 Secret Plan for Jung Hoo Lee

11:14 Bleacher Report Rotation Projection

19:30 Overseas Overview

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DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH: Giants TRADE for ANOTHER Outfielder | Director of Pitching Performance HIRED Nov 24, 2025

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When are the Giants actually going to spend money? That’s the question as the front office continues adding fringe outfielders like Joey Wiemer instead of making the big splash fans are waiting for. Today we break down the Wiemer trade, what his speed, defense, and below-average hit tool really mean, and why his lack of minor-league options raises the stakes immediately. We also look at the flurry of smaller moves — DFA’ing Andrew Knizner, non-tendering Joey Lucchesi, tendering JT Brubaker — and whether these are simply roster cleanups or signs of a bigger plan. On top of that, the Giants have added yet another coach from Tennessee, longtime pitching developer Frank Anderson, continuing their heavy investment in building a new pitching infrastructure under Tony Vitello. But does all this mean a major free-agent move is coming… or that San Francisco is preparing to bargain shop its way through another offseason? Full breakdown, full honesty, and a full look at where the Giants actually stand.

0:00 Giants TRADE for Joey Wiemer

11:40 Roster Round Up

19:23 Director of Pitching Performance HIRED

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