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

Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down the Giants’ starting rotation, the possibility of the team shifting to a six-man rotation and what that could mean for Logan Webb. Plus, Laura Britt joins the show to discuss the possibility of Barry Bonds joining the Giants’ coaching staff and which players stood out to her last season.

(1:19) Breaking down the Giants’ starting rotation

(5:18) Will there be bullpen games this season?

(12:13) Looking at future Hall of Fame classes

(18:13) Could Bonds joins the Giants' coaching staff?

(22:35) Who stood out on the Giants last season?

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper break down if the Giants helped solve their defensive woes in free agency, the potential Lamont Wade Jr. has at first base and the chance of some prospects earning their way onto the Opening Day roster.

(4:19) How should fans feel about the Giants’ defense?  

(10:18) Is the defense better after the offseason?

(18:13) Will Wade Jr. shine at first base?  

(25:43) Is the defense dependent on Crawford?  

(29:35) Could some prospects make the Opening Day roster? 

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Duane Kuiper joins Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper to discuss his memories of Brandon Belt, what the loss of Evan Longoria means to the Giants' infield defense and what he is looking forward to for Spring Training. Plus, Alex and Cole break down what the immediate future holds for Kyle Harrison and if Marco Luciano is the shortstop of the future. 

(1:19) Giants have two of MLB’s top prospects 

(7:24) What position will Luciano play in the majors?  

(13:18) Expectations for Ramos in 2023 

(21:13) Kuip on the departures of Longoria, Belt 

(34:43) Kuip shares his concerns on the middle infield  

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss where the holes are on the Giants’ roster, if the team needs to add another middle infielder and the status of Logan Webb’s potential extension. Plus, Alex and Cole look at San Francisco's arbitration deals and which international players the team signed.

(1:19) Where are the holes in the Giants’ roster?

(6:24) Do the Giants need another middle infielder?

(12:18) Why haven’t the Giants extended Webb?

(23:13) Giants sign international prospects

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper discuss the conclusion to the Carlos Correa saga, if the Giants got back in the mix for the shortstop after the deal with the Mets fell through and if the team will regret their decision for years to come. Plus, Alex and Cole look back at Brandon Belt’s time in San Francisco and share what their favorite memories are from his career.

(1:59) Correa saga ends with six-year, $200 million deal with Twins

(6:24) Are the Giants vindicated?

(11:08) Did the Giants have a second chance with Correa?

(16:37) Belt signs deal with Blue Jays

(24:13) Favorite Brandon Belt moment

(31:06) Who is the backup catcher going to be?

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Alex Pavlovic and Cole Kuiper are joined by new Giants pitcher Ross Stripling to discuss his decision to join the team in free agency, how he can take his talents to new heights and the challenge of pitching in the NL West. Plus, Alex and Cole break down the chances Logan Webb signs an extension with San Francisco and when we could see Kyle Harrison in the big leagues.

(1:19) Should the Giants extend Webb?

(6:24) How much can the defense help the starting pitching?

(12:38) Expectations for Manaea in 2023

(16:37) Could Giants trade for another ace?

(24:13) Stripling on taking the next step with the Giants

(29:06) Stripling reveals what made him become a pitcher

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