Giants Talk: A San Francisco Giants Podcast NBC Sports Bay Area

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the two-day meeting between Aaron Judge and the Giants, what this means for free agency moving forward and if fans should start to raise their expectations for free agency, Plus, Alex and Cole look at some other free agent targets and answer your fan questions.

(1:19) Giants, Judge officially meet during free agency

(8:24) Curry reportedly helping lure Judge to the Bay Area

(12:38) Where would Judge play if he signs with Giants?

(18:13) Potential free agent targets

(23:43) Will Giants sign a free agent pitcher?

(27:35) Who should Giants look to acquire via trade?

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Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic discuss whether the Giants should pursue former Dodgers Cody Bellinger and Kenley Jansen.

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by Duane Kuiper to break down the Giants’ pursuit of big-name free agents like Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa, the need for a superstar in San Francisco and why he thinks Evan Longoria could still make his way back to the Bay Area after free agency.

(3:19) Things remain quiet with Aaron Judge

(8:24) What’s next after Joc’s return?

(15:38) Who did Giants save from the Rule 5 Draft?

(27:13) Kuip on the pursuit of Judge

(35:43) Kuip discusses Longoria’s potential return

(39:35) Kuip on the Giants’ shortstop situation

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss how the Giants' decisions on Evan Longoria and Joc Pederson influence the offseason moving forward, if a reunion with Brandon Belt is in the cards and how San Francisco should handle the free-agent shortstop market.

(1:19) Judge speculation quiet as offseason begins

(6:24) Is this the end for Longoria with the Giants?

(10:38) Could Belt be primed to return next season?

(17:13) Will Rodón be back?

(21:43) Is 2023 Crawford’s final season at shortstop?

(29:35) Should MLB have more international games?

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss what Carlos Rodón opting out of his contract means for the Giants’ rotation next season, why Justin Verlander can be the answer to strengthen the top of the rotation alongside Logan Webb and if Shohei Ohtani is available this offseason. 

(1:19) Familiar faces win World Series with Astros  

(8:24) Rodón now free agent after opting out of contract

(12:38) Could Verlander be a Giant next season? 

(17:13) Is Ohtani available this offseason?  

(24:43) Which Giants’ free agents will return next season?  

(29:35) What to watch for at GM meetings  

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper turn their attention to the upcoming offseason and break down how the Giants should attack the free-agent market, who are some potential free agents that could fit well with San Francisco and what veterans could come back next season. 

(2:19) Which veteran Giants will return next season?  

(8:24) How should Giants handle shortstop market? 

(15:38) What’s next for Estrada?  

(19:13) Is 2023 Bart’s breakout year?  

(28:43) Who will return from the outfield? 

(32:35) Potential free-agent targets  

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