There R Giants

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Talking all things related to the SF Giants minor league system. rogermunter.substack.com

  1. There R Giants Pod-236 with Carlos Gutierrez

    3D AGO

    There R Giants Pod-236 with Carlos Gutierrez

    Giants’ young OF prospect, Carlos Gutierrez, is my guest on this week’s podcast. We talk about his surprise at making the San Jose squad last year — and the amazing season he had there. We also talk about his efforts to over come the continuing back issues that have sidelined him, and his hopes for the coming year. As the organization looks to develop more well-rounded players with supreme contact skills, Gutierrez figures to be a big part of the coming wave of outfielders, with his long history of outstanding bat-to-ball ability and that sweet left-handed swing. You also get a sense here for how smart a player he is, and what he’s looking to improve in his game. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    24 min
  2. There R Giants Pod-235 with Luis de la Torre

    FEB 5

    There R Giants Pod-235 with Luis de la Torre

    My guest this week is Giants’ left-hander, Luis de la Torre, who is coming off one of the biggest and most unexpected break out campaigns of 2025. De la Torre talks about when he knew big things were coming for him, how it felt to be given the starting assignment for the Cal League clincher, and the many big goals he has set for himself in 2026. He’s going to be one of the really fun talents to watch in the upcoming year, and as you will hear, he’s got some big plans for what he wants to accomplish! There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    28 min
  3. KROG #41

    JAN 29

    KROG #41

    Kerry Crowley and I talk about the Giants’ signing of Harrison Bader. We also talk CJ Abrams, Brendan Donovan, and the moves still potentially to be made as they start packing the trucks for Arizona. There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min
  4. There R Giants Pod-234 with Michael Holmes

    JAN 27

    There R Giants Pod-234 with Michael Holmes

    Giants’ Senior Director of Amateur Scouting, Michael Holmes is my guest this week. With the college season just about to get underway, this seemed like a great time to talk with Michael about the impending search for a star at the #4 position in the draft. Given how much changes in the course of the spring, this seemed like a good time to talk process with Holmes: how does the team marshal it’s resources? How big of a net do you cast when drafting high up in the first round? When does the winnowing down begin? And how does the calendar differ between college and high school players? We also talk about the strength of the upcoming class and how it fits with what the Giants are trying to accomplish. It’s a great conversation that I am thrilled to be able to bring to all my listeners! There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    30 min
  5. There R Giants Pod-233 with Joe Salermo

    JAN 20

    There R Giants Pod-233 with Joe Salermo

    Once again this year, Giants’ Senior International Scouting Director, Joe Salermo, joins me to talk about the January 15 international signing class. This year’s group was only three players, thanks to the Giants handing out MLB’s largest signing bonus this year to Venezuelan shortstop, Luis Hernandez. Joe talks about Hernandez and the Giants’ decision to build their entire year around him. We also talk about how Hernandez and last year’s top signing, Josuar Gonzalez, will be able to compete for shortstop reps in coming years, and discuss a lot of the big development steps that previous international signees have taken in the past year. It’s always my favorite pod of the year when Joe stops by, and I couldn’t be more appreciative of his generosity with his time. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    33 min
  6. KROG #40

    JAN 16

    KROG #40

    Kerry Crowley and Roger Munter ring in the new year…..without much new to discuss (other than the unwanted Kyle Tucker news that dropped last night). We talk austerity, strategies for improvement, why 2b has moved to the front of the wish lists, and think about the long-term strategy with an improving farm system bolstering the front office’s options. There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
  7. There R Giants Pod-232 with Trent Harris

    JAN 13

    There R Giants Pod-232 with Trent Harris

    Giants relief prospect Trent Harris joins me from Scottsdale, AZ, where he’s working hard to get ready for the 2026 season. Trent talks about the jarring transition pitchers face when heading to the PCL, what he learned from his first experience in Triple-A, and how he’s working to incorporate those lessons for the upcoming year. Hopefully, we see Harris get an invite to camp (something I ask him about) in about a month! There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    20 min
  8. There R Giants Pod-231 with Josh Norris

    JAN 8

    There R Giants Pod-231 with Josh Norris

    With Baseball America’s Prospect Handbook now out in digital form, and the system top 30s up on BA’s site, it’s a perfect time to check in with Josh Norris, who has handled the Giants’ chapter of the Handbook for many years now. Josh talks about a system that has taken a large step forward over the last year, and the many exciting talents who are driving it up BA’s organizational rankings. There R Giants is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rogermunter.substack.com/subscribe

    32 min
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Talking all things related to the SF Giants minor league system. rogermunter.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Roger Munter
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    277
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Roger Munter
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