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Breaking down Giants' 2025 lineup, Marco Luciano expectations
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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss where LaMonte Wade Jr. and Jung Hoo Lee might hit in San Francisco's lineup, why the team remains confident in Camilo Doval despite his struggles last season and then answer a few fan mailbag questions. 1:05 – Jung Hoo Lee possibly hitting third 2:00 – LaMonte Wade Jr. leading off mak…
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What we've learned as Giants spring training begins
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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the start of spring training, why San Francisco's newest pitcher Justin Verlander is wearing No. 35 and other news from around the league. 1:10 – Alex’s first meals in Arizona 2:10 – Overall feeling of spring training under Buster Posey 4:30 – What Alex has learned at spring training …
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Three Giants' breakout possibilities for 2025
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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the three players fans should look out for this season, what to expect at spring training under new president of baseball operations Buster Posey and answer fan mailbag questions. 1:10 – Non-roster invitees list 5:10 – Minor moves from around the league 8:45 – Three breakout possibili…
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Giants invite familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors
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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the Taylor Rogers trade, what San Francisco's financial flexibility going into the season means and why the team has invited familiar faces to spring training as guest instructors. 1:10 – Recent sports news 2:40 – Ha-Seong Kim signs with the Rays 4:15 – Taylor Rogers traded to Reds 6:…
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On "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down San Francisco's 2025 roster, discuss Tyler Fitzgerald's ranking on prospect lists and answer a few fan mailbag questions. 1:00 – Lineup breakdown, Giants are sneaky deep but still feel a bat short, especially when injuries pop up 3:45 – On Tyler Fitzgerald making top 10 lists 5:15 – Adames …
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How Giants' pitching rotation is shaping up heading into Spring Training
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic preview the Giants' pitching rotation ahead of Spring Training and how Justin Verlander will fit in with Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. Also, Cole and Alex discuss whether the Giants still plan on making other roster moves before heading to Arizona and if the Dodgers offseason could be a catalyst for change in the next CBA…
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Giants out on Rōki Sasaki; should Justin Verlander wear No. 35?
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On "Giants Talk," co-hosts Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the news San Francisco is out of the running for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki, discuss whether Justin Verlander should wear No. 35 after Brandon Crawford's recent retirement and answer a couple fan mailbag questions. :50 – Giants out on Rōki Sasaki 8:00 – Other international prospe…
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Why Giants' reported Justin Verlander agreement makes sense
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On this emergency episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and George Kontos break down San Francisco's reported one-year, $15 million contract with veteran ace Justin Verlander, why the deal made sense for president of baseball operations Buster Posey and who should be the fifth starting pitcher. Intro: 1:10 – Verlander always made sense to Alex as…
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Why D-backs signing Corbin Burnes is so disappointing; Giants still in mix for Rōki Sasaki
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On this episode of "Giants Talk," Alex Pavlovic and Laura Britt discuss why MLB ace Corbin Burnes signing with the Arizona Diamondbacks is so disappointing, how San Francisco is one of the remaining teams still in the mix for Japanese pitcher Rōki Sasaki and other ways the team can upgrade its offense for the 2025 MLB season. 1:10 – Why Corbin Burn…
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Zack, Perry Minasian discuss what it's like making trades together
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Brothers Zack and Perry Minasian join Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how their upbringing prepared them for their roles as general managers of San Francisco and the Los Angeles Angels, respectively, who's the most competitive brother and what it's like making trades together. Intro: :45 – Recent signings: first basemen off the board / Pa…
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How Bob Melvin envisions Willy Adames lengthening Giants' lineup
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Bob Melvin joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how he envisions the Giants' lineup, his expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval next season, and why he believes Kyle Harrison is "hungrier." Plus, Cole Kuiper and Alex break down the Giants' free-agent pursuit of Corbin Burnes and if they have a shot at 23-year-old Japanese supersta…
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Why Willy Adames bought into Buster Posey's vision
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Willy Adames joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss why he bought into Buster Posey and the Giants' vision for his future, his excitement to play alongside Matt Chapman and why he chose to wear #2. Intro: :55 - Willy Adames press conference break down 3:05 - How the Adames deal went down 3:50 - Kyle Tucker available 6:00 - First base and D…
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Buster Posey discusses Willy Adames signing, why Giants were out on Juan Soto
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Buster Posey joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss the Willy Adames signing, why the Giants were out on Juan Soto's free agency and gives his thoughts on Rōki Sasaki. Intro: 1:00 – Roki Sasaki speculation 3:45 – Corbin Burnes speculation Buster Posey: 6:20 - Buster Posey on his experience so far at the MLB Win…
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Jung Hoo Lee on track for spring, Jordan Hicks will remain in Giants rotation
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the league's reaction to the Giants' reported Willy Adames agreement, how it has brought clarity to San Francisco's infield, and discuss the latest updates on Jung Hoo Lee, Jordan Hicks and Camilo Doval. 1:00 – Reactions to reported Willy Adames signing 6:30 – Plan to introduce Adames this week 7:00 – Clarit…
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Giants reportedly agree to record contract with Willy Adames
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' reported seven-year, $182 million contract with star shortstop Willy Adames and what this means for the rest of San Francisco's offseason plans. :45 – Giants reportedly agree to record contract with Willy Adames 4:30 – Details on contract 6:20 – Breaking down Buster Posey’s first deal, why gettin…
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Brandon Crawford announces retirement; Giants' goals for Winter Meetings
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down Brandon Crawford's legacy in San Francisco after he announced his retirement, what Blake Snell signing with the Dodgers means and what Buster Posey should look to accomplish at the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings. :45 – Discussing Brandon Crawford’s retirement and legacy with the Giants 7:15 – Alex and Cole's favor…
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What Giants' outfield might look like for 2025 season
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic are joined by Duane Kuiper to discuss the Giants' possible outfield lineup next season, how the team can balance free agency with playing time for young players, and if Madison Bumgarner could return to San Francisco as an advisor. 1:00 – What Giants' outfield might look like for 2025 season 5:45 – Free agency vs. givi…
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Zack Minasian explains why his upbringing makes him ideal Giants GM
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New San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian sits down with Alex Pavlovic to discuss the team's identity and why his lifetime around baseball makes him a good fit for the position. Cole Kuiper and Alex also break down Randy Winn's new role with the team and answer fan's mailbag questions. Intro: 1:00 - Randy Winn named Vice President of P…
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Might Ha-Seong Kim be part of the Giants' infield solution?
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss the Giants' possible infield lineup next season, including if free-agent shortstop Ha-Seong Kim could make his way to San Francisco this offseason, along with other possible options this offseason 1:00 – Explaining what the GM meetings are for 2:50 – Uncertainty for the Giants' offseason 9:20 – Why so many form…
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Zack Minasian hired as Giants' new GM; is bullpen settled now?
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down why the Giants promoted Zack Minasian to be their general manager, share their reaction to Patrick Bailey and Matt Chapman winning NL Gold Gloves, and discuss if the bullpen is set after several relievers had breakout 2024 seasons. :45 – Why the Giants hired Zack Minasian as GM 10:00 – Comings and goings in …
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Predicting possible Giants starting rotation for 2025 season
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down the Giants' starting pitching options this offseason, if they believe Blake Snell will be back with the team and discuss the World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. 1:00 – Takeaways from the World Series matchup 11:00 - Do the Giants need to just spend the money this offsea…
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How Giants might approach arbitration-eligible players, what future roster could look like
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down how the Giants might handle arbitration-eligible players, this year’s World Series matchup, and what their future roster could look like. Cole and Alex also answer fan questions about the Giants’ offseason. :45 - J.P. Martinez promoted to be Giants' new pitching coach 6:15 - Unofficial embargo on news during…
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Analyzing potential Giants GM candidates, offseason questions
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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic break down what new president of baseball operations Buster Posey will seek in potential GM candidates and answer fan questions about the Giants’ offseason. Cole and Alex also discuss the MLB playoffs and make their World Series predictions. 1:00 Breaking down NLCS, ALCS matchups 15:00 World Series predictions 16:30 Po…
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Giants’ biggest surprises, disappointments of 2024 season
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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper look back at the 2024 season and analyze the Giants’ biggest surprises, disappointments and front-office mistakes that resulted in an 80-82 record. They also discuss new president of baseball operations Buster Posey’s potential impact on top prospects such as Bryce Eldridge and Marco Luciano. 3:00 Biggest surprises of …
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Buster Posey excited by president of baseball ops role, shares what he wants in Giants’ next GM
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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper assess Farhan Zaidi’s tenure and look forward to how Buster Posey’s leadership style will translate to his new role. Also, Alex catches up with Posey and Giants chairman Greg Johnson to discuss the search for San Francisco's next general manager and how Buster’s perspective as a player will benefit him in his new job. …
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