Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast Why Giants’ top prospects have potential for bright future
Jan 22, 2026
Curt Casali, a former major league catcher and now a special advisor for the Giants, shares insights from the winter meetings. He discusses his transition from player to advisor, reflecting on his experience and its impact on player evaluation. Casali highlights the excitement in the air at the meetings and emphasizes the importance of Tony Vitello's leadership style. He also explores how automated ball-strike reviews will affect catcher roles, while fondly recalling the camaraderie of the 2021 Giants' memorable season.
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Peralta Trade Removes A Target
- The Brewers traded Freddy Peralta for two top prospects, removing a potential Giants target.
- Alex Pavlovic notes the Giants lack comparable pitching prospects to make that kind of deal.
FanFest Shows Loyal, Optimistic Fans
- Alex attended the FanFest in San Jose and met many passionate, optimistic fans who still support the team.
- He notes younger players like Tristan Beck created memorable moments with kids at the event.
Find A Ninth-Inning Option Early
- Tony Vitello wants bullpen competition and may use a closer-by-committee approach in spring camp.
- Alex Pavlovic advises the Giants should still identify a ninth-inning arm early to stabilize roles.