Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast Why San Francisco is holding out hope for second base addition
Jan 26, 2026
They dissect San Ramon FanFest energy and the value of ballpark events. They unpack the reported C.J. Abrams trade talks and why the team is still pursuing Brendan Donovan. There is a timeline update on Max Scherzer and talk of veteran starters as midseason options. Roster moves, international signing strategy, and position flexibility for young players also get attention.
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San Ramon FanFest Turnout
- Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic described a massive San Ramon FanFest with over 12,000 attendees showing strong Bay Area support for the Giants.
- They noted the event signaled the team can dominate Northern California attendance after the A's left the region.
Bay Area Market Leverage
- The hosts argued Northern California being effectively Giants-only creates a huge market the team could monetize with higher payrolls and bolder spending.
- They urged the front office to consider more aggressive free-agent moves given the large, engaged fan base nearby.
Giants' CJ Abrams Push
- Alex reported the Giants made an aggressive trade push for CJ Abrams and were willing to include several prospects in discussions.
- He viewed the push as evidence the Giants prioritized upgrading second base this offseason.