Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast Giants set to hire Justin Meccage, Frank Anderson as coaching staff takes shape
Nov 20, 2025
The hosts dive into the Giants' recent coaching shake-up with the hiring of Justin Meccage as pitching coach. They discuss the implications of the Rule 5 Draft and analyze the team's strategy regarding player protections. Reactions to the Hall of Fame ballot, including Hunter Pence and Buster Posey, spark lively debate. Recent MLB news around Tatis and the Padres’ ownership is also on the table. The episode wraps up with fun mailbag questions, touching on everything from offseason gear to bold predictions for player development.
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Giants Prefer Young Development Coaches
- The Giants' new hires include relatively inexperienced development coaches rather than retreads, mirroring past successful staff construction.
- Alex Pavlovic likes that the hires appear to be younger coaches on the rise, not long-time recycled staffers.
Hunter Pence On The Ballot
- Hunter Pence made the Hall of Fame ballot and the hosts note it's unlikely he'll reach induction but is a memorable player.
- Alex Pavlovic says he sometimes votes to keep borderline players on the ballot to see how perception evolves.
Buster Posey Is Next Giant Hall Lock
- Buster Posey is the clear next Giant with Hall of Fame traction and likely first-ballot entry.
- Bruce Bochy and Posey could potentially be inducted around the same time via contemporary ballots and manager/executive cycles.
