Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast

Duane Kuiper joins this edition of Giants Talk to discuss the Giants finishing the season at .500 for the first time ever, if some big-name free agents will return next season and his hopes for the 2023 team.(1:47) Giants finish season at .500(7:24) Could Villar have a big role next season?(15:10) Will Rodón return next season?(22:11) Has the La Stella deal been a bust?(30:39) Kuip discusses being a Ford C. Frick nominee(35:43) Kuip on the Giants' free agents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford join this edition of Giants Talk to discuss how their friendship has grown over the years, what their favorite moments are together and what their future looks like in baseball. Plus, what is it like to have Buster Posey as a boss? (1:47) Giants win final home game of 2022 (7:24) Webb shut down for remainder of season(13:10) Could Bumgarner make a return to San Francisco? (24:11) Belt on his future status (30:39) Crawford discusses the infamous Captain Belt game (35:43) Belt on being a veteran in the clubhouse (40:01) Crawford on the changes to the Giants organization over the years(43:06) Crawford on Posey joining the Giants' ownership group Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss what the Giants should do this offseason with the infield market, why he sees Tyler Rogers having a big role next season and what he wants to see from San Francisco during the remainder of the season.(1:47) Giants continue solid play toward end of season(5:24) Does Giants' bullpen deserve all the heat they received?(12:10) Will Joc be back next season?(18:09) Where will players end the season stat-wise?(28:11) Kuip on how the Giants should handle free agency(33:39) Kuip on Rogers’ role next season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down Camilo Doval’s building bock potential for the Giants moving forward, why JD Davis has been a steal for San Francisco this season and which prospect might be the first to make a big impact in the majors.(1:17) Giants close to being eliminated from playoff contention (6:24) Is Doval a building block for the future? (12:50) Proctor makes MLB debut with Giants (18:09) Do the Giants use too many players? (25:01) Minor league update (34:19) Should MLB consider change with broadcasts? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the recent announcement of Buster Posey joining the Giants’ ownership group, what Scott Harris’ departure means for the front office and the chances Aaron Judge signs with San Francisco this offseason. (1:17) Posey joining Giants’ ownership group(6:24) Will Posey help recruit free agents? (10:10) What does Harris’ departure mean for the Giants? (17:09) Looking at the Giants' minor league system (22:01) Could Judge head out West this offseason? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hunter Pence joins Alex Pavlovic on this episode of Giants Talk to discuss his time playing with the Giants, what it was like to be traded to San Francisco and the bright future the Giants have with some of their younger players. (1:17) Giants swept by Dodgers in San Francisco (7:24) Did the Giants get it right with Bryant?(15:10) Which player has had a break-through year? (22:09) Pence on being honored by the Giants (30:19) Pence on being traded to the Giants (35:14) Pence describes the “tight-knit” relationship of the 2012 Giants(41:01) Pence on Villar’s bright future Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss the impact Wilmer Flores has in the Giants’ locker room and why his contract extension is a step in the right direction for the team, Also, Kuip shares why he was impressed with Gabe Kapler after the incident on the mound with Zack Littell and how the new MLB rule changes surprised him.(1:17) Flores agrees to contract extension with Giants (7:24) What will the infield look like next season? (11:09) Looking at the Littell-Kapler incident (18:31) Is Doval a top-end MLB closer? (24:19) Kuip weighs in on the Littell-Kapler incident (31:14) Kuip discusses Flores’ new contract (36:10) Kuip shares his thoughts on the new MLB rule changes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the announced MLB rule changes and how they will affect the Giants, if Carlos Rodón has a chance to win the NL Cy Young award this season and the youth movement San Francisco has on its current roster.(1:02) MLB announces rule changes for 2023(7:24) How will shift ban help Giants?(14:09) Will larger bases affect the game?(19:31) Could Rodón win the Cy Young?(24:19) Is Villar playing his way into a 2023 role?(34:14) What will the bullpen look like next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss David Villar’s stellar series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, what fans can expect from Lewis Brinson and the gamesmanship the Giants faced in Los Angeles this week. Plus, Alex and Cole look at the minor leagues and detail who potentially could make the roster next season.(1:02) Giants drop series to Dodgers in Los Angeles (7:24) Will Villar be on the Giants' 2023 roster? (12:09) Do the Giants still have a shot at a playoff spot? (19:31) Kuip on the hottest game he played in (24:19) Kuip on Villar’s performance against the Dodgers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss some things they want to see from the Giants in September, including which prospects they want to watch up at the big-league level and why protecting Camilo Doval and Logan Webb is key to the future.(1:02) Giants sweep Phillies after Flores’ walk-off home run(7:24) Are Wade Jr., Davis Giants for the long haul?(12:09) Which prospects should be called up?(18:31) Should Giants watch the workload of Doval, Webb?(24:19) Do Giants need to prioritize their defense?(30:14) Will Rodón be back next season?(34:10) Looking at the NL wild-card race Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.