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Welcome to Episode 74 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week, Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky take a look at the sad state of affairs Giants baseball has become. This does not feel like a group you run things back with. Later, Lubman and Shasky take the Giants ownership to task for keeping standards lower than that of the fanbase. And finally, the impending retirements of Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford remind us how long ago the good days were.
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The Giants look like a team going through the motions, and maybe preparing for job interviews elsewhere too.
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So much blame has been assessed to Farhan Zaidi and Gabe Kapler, but no one wants to point fingers at the people who are most responsible for the situation the Giants are in: ownership.
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Brandon Belt is contemplating retirement. So is Brandon Crawford. It is just another sad reminder that the dynasty days are even further and further in the rearview mirror.
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Welcome to Episode 73. ofthe Garlic Fries. andBaseball Guys Podcast.
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Sam Lubman wanted to believe in Farhan Zaidi. It has become apparent that he cannot believe any longer. For now?
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Giants infielder Thairo Estrada gave an impassionate speech to the team before Sundays game against the Braves. It was the kind of leadership the Giants need.
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Logan Webb is living up to his contract, and Kyle Harrison allows us to dream of a dominant duo atop the Giants rotation.
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Rookie Giants reliever Ryan Walker has quietly burst onto the scene this season for the Orange and Black Dominating opposing hitters at the end, middle, and beginning of games with a nasty sinker/ slider combo made even more difficult to hit by his deceptive crossfit deliver. Producer Sam Lubman caught up with Ryan a couple of weeks ago to check in with the young reliever as he navigates his first year at the big league level.
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Welcome to episode 71 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Bruce Bochy led Rangers came to town this weekend and Patrick Bailey prevented the weekend from totally sucking for the Giants. Plus, what Alex Wood said that has Lubman and Shasky worried. Later, Bruce Bochys return had everyone in their feelings this past weekend, but that doesn't mean we all start thinking about what could have been. And finally, the reunion of the 1993 Giants got us wondering if the 2021 Giants will ever get similar treatment from fans.
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The heroics of the Giants rookie catcher are growing by the day. Plus, all might not be well in the Giants clubhouse.
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Bruce Bochy was back at Oracle Park with the Texas Ranger this weekend, which had Giants fans wondering if things really had to end the way they did. The answer is yes by the way, they did have to end the way they did.
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The Giants honored the 1993 team on Saturday night, a team that won 103 games and not much else. Which makes Lubman wonder if the 2021 Giants, a team that won 107 games and not much else, will get similar treatment someday.
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Welcome to Episode 70 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants failed to secure a win against the Oakland A's, and that provides good reason to feel down about the Giants right now. Lubman and Shasky highlight some of the issues that rear their ugly head against the A's. Later, the month of August will not be kind to the Giants, and it starts with potential future Giant Shohei Ohtani. And finally, we play a little Three Up and Three Down
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It was a frustrating weekend for the Giants after getting swept by the Oakland Athletics, who came into the series a mere 50 games below .500.
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The next 21 to 28 games could sink the Giants 2023 season, unless it doesn't.
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If the Giants want to stay in playoff contention, their going to need a few guys to step up a little bit more than others. Plus, there are a few veteran players on the Giants whos struggles feel extra concerning.
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Welcome to Episode 69 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. This week, Sam Lubman is joined by Mark Willard, who returns to the pod to platoon with Joe Shasky as he takes a well earned vacation. The Giants made no major moves at the MLB Trade Deadline and fans are all up in their feels, but that does not mean the sky is falling. Per Se. Later, Mark and Sam discuss what the expectations are for the Giants the rest of the season, and why the playoffs are the goal, but not the only way to a successful season. And finally, no one has divided Giants fans quite like Farhan Zaidi, not even Brandon Belt.
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The Giants deadline activity consisted of AJ Pollock, Mark Mathias and a whole lot of angry tweeting from Giants fans furious that Farhan Zaidi made no other moves to make the Giants better.
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The Giants did not make any deadline moves, but that does not mean the playoffs are no longer the expectation.
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Mark and Sam have noticed that Giants fans seem to get triggered by Farhan Zaidi, almost a little too much so, and it makes some sense, but also not really.
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The Giants got a sweep against the A's, and as happy as we are that Marco Luciano is here, Shasky is equally mad about where he is hitting and who he hits against.
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Welcome to Episode 68 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week is a shorter episode but still an important one. The Giants are one win away from bringing The Bridge Trophy home, but more importantly, Marco Luciano has made his debut, and somehow Shasky has a reason to be upset about that. Later, Lubman has his Do's and Don'ts for the Giants Trade Deadline.
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The MLB Trade Deadline is approaching and Lubman has a plan for Giants fans to help them channel their rage properly.
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Welcome to episode 67 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants disappointed on the most important road trip of the season, and need to prove they are worth upgrading at the trade deadline. Later, the Giants might not be able to land Shohei Ohtani at the deadline, but there are other ways they can improve the roster without the Angels two-way star. And finally, a few quick thoughts on Michael Conforto, the Bay Bridge Series, and Giants players that need their own documentary.
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The Giants had a chance to prove they deserved a major upgrade. They failed. Now they have another week to try again.
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No Shohei, no problem. The Giants can fashion themselves playoff contenders by adding Justin Verlander, Lucas Giolito and Tim Anderson.
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Why this should be the only year of Michael Conforto, and the finals days of the Bay Bridge Series. Maybe. Plus, after watching Underrated, Shasky and Lubman decide which Giants player needs the Steph Curry doc treatment.
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Welcome to episode 66 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week, Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky kick off the second half of the Giants 2023 season. First off, the guys let fate decide what to talk about in regards to the Giants second half, and fate absolutely wanted them to talk about Farhan Zaidi. Later, we play a little Fair or Foul about the Giants search for a star, Casey Schmitt and the NL West. And finally, this week of Giants baseball will go a long way in determining how busy Giants fans want Farhan to be at the trade deadline.
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Lubman and Shasky pick three random topics related to the Giants second half.
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All signs point to the Giants not adding their next face of the franchise via free agency, which means it'll be through a trade or a prospect will rise up. Also, The future of Casey Schmitt, and how big a threat the DBacks and Padres are in the NL West.
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The Giants are one big week away from needing to make a major splash at the deadline, and there is no guarantee Farhan Zaidi will make that deal if he needs to.
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Welcome to Episode 65 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. the Giants ended the first half on a win, which means Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky can reflect on all the positives of the Giants first 90 games of the season. Later, since all cannot be just good, the guys talk about the negatives of the first half as well. And finally, Farhan Zaidi spoke to the media on Friday night, and that usually has not worked out super well when he does.
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The bullpen and the young guys were the story of the first half of the Giants season.
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Not all went well for the Giants in the first half, and not just in the starting pitching.
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Farhan Zaidi should be feeling more pressure for a guy who has had only one playoff appearance in four years with the Giants.
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Welcome to Episode 64 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The guys are back and the Giants have hit a rough patch that has cast a pall on the once good vibes surrounding the Giants. Camilo Doval may be an All-Star, but the Giants still have to replace the production of Thairo Estrada. Later, Sam Lubman shares something Gabe Kapler said that suddenly has him doubting the Giants offensive approach. Finally, Farhan Zaidi may have said too much.
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The Good: Camilo Doval is an All-Star The Bad: The Giants are slumping The Ugly: Thairo Estrada is hurt
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The Giants hitting approach at the plate has a massive flaw.
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Farhan Zaidi admitted that he did not think Aaron Judge would come to the Giants. He did not need to do that.
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Welcome to episode 63 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Today, Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky talk about where the Giants stand in the NL West after going 11-2 against their divisional foes this month, as well as dive in to how sustainable the run the Giants have been on since May 1st truly is. Later, All this success was made in part by Farhan Zaidi, who has not seen his name brought up all the much lately. Lubman and Shasky discuss how much more faith Farhan should have from the fanbase now. And finally, the rookies have led the way this season, and Lubman and Shasky give grades to each one of them.
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The Dodgers, Padres, and DBacks each won the series when they first met the Giants. This past week, the Giants got them back.
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It is time (again) we stop doubting Farhan Zaidi.
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Patrick Bailey gets an A, but check out what grades the rest of the Giants growing 2023 class of rookies are getting as well.
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Welcome to Episode 62 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week the Giants have won 8 in a row, but the last 4 have been particularly sweet. Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky talk about what message the Giants are sending the rest of baseball right now. Later, the Giants do a lot of things differently than traditional fans are used to. Lubman walks Shasky through some of the more "newer age" strategies and breaks down how effective they have been at helping the Giants win baseball games. And finally, an 8-game win streak does not alleviate all concerns. Lubman and Shasky discuss a few things that concern them right now for the Giants.
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The Giants have won 8 straight, but the last four have felt a bit better.
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The Giants do a lot of things traditional fans might consider stupid. But these stupid things are helping the Giants win baseball games, so how stupid are they really?
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Casey Schmitt is struggling, the Giants cannot win at home, and so many injuries.
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Welcome to episode 61 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week, Sam Lubman and Joe Shasky react to the arrival of Luis Matos, and whether or not his arrival makes the Giants more of a playoff team. Later, the guy take a look at the suddenly ice-cold seats of President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi and Manager Gabe Kapler. Finally, who has the best chance to join Camilo Doval at the All-Star Game next month in Seattle, and preview this weekend's series against the Dodgers.
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Luis Matos could be The Guy for the Giants, and how close the Giants are to being a legit playoff team.
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The vibe around the Giants is good right now, which means the mood surrounding Farhan and Kapler is improving too,
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Which Giants should join Camilo Doval at the All-Star Game, and the Giants get to face the god awful Dodger bullpen this weekend.
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From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Jon Miller joins Bret Boone to discuss stories about his career, calling games with other legendary announcers such as Pat Hughes, why Giants-Dodgers is such a special rivalry and more. Plus, the first time he heard Vin Scully call a full game.
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Giants ace Logan Webb chats with Sam Lubman about what makes the 2023 Giants better than last years team, what has changed after his new contract, and whether or not he will Light the Beam in Sacramento this year.
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Welcome to episode 59 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The guys celebrate the Giants avoiding getting no-hit by talking about how good the Giants lineup could actually be, and why the opener may not be a bad strategy for them. Later, there is more buzz around the Giants and their farm system as Luis Matos and Kyle Harrison get closer to making their big league debuts. And finally, Joey Bart was optioned back to Sacramento and time is running out on the #2 pick in the 2017 draft.
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Saturdays 1-hitter aside, the Giants have a lineup that is capable of doing damage. When healthy.
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The Giants top prospects are lighting it up in Sacramento, and it is only a matter of time when both will be doing so for the Giants at the big league level.
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Joey Bart was optioned back to Sacramento just as he was about to come off the injured list, and it is fair to wonder how much longer he will be in the Giants farm system.
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From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): Mike Krukow tells Bret Boone what it was like getting traded to the Giants and playing in San Francisco, what made Barry Bonds such a unique player and describes what the World Series teams of 2010, 2012 and 2014 meant to the city and fans.
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Mike Krukow tells Bret Boone what it was like getting traded to the Giants and playing in San Francisco, what made Barry Bonds such a unique player and describes what the World Series teams of 2010, 2012 and 2014 meant to the city and fans.
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From 'BXB' (subscribe here): It's time for BXB's weekly check-in on Aaron Judge's free agency, as he is now out west visiting the Giants.
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Welcome to Episode 44 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This is the final episode of the Giants regular season, and we take a look at some of the comments Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi made in his end of the year press conference last Friday. The biggest challenge Zaidi has is convincing free agents to sign with the Giants, and Willard and Shasky take a look at how Farhan can do just that. Later, the gap between the Giants and Dodgers feels as wide as ever, and Farhan addressed how the Giants plan to close that gap. Finally, money will be the big talking point for the Giants this winter. Willard and Shasky discuss how much money will determine the success or failure of the Giants off-season.
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Farhan Zaidi believes he can do what past Giants regimes have failed to do: convince big free agents to come to San Francisco.
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The gap between the Giants and Dodgers feels as wide as ever, and the Giants have to use this offseason to find a way to start closing it.
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Willard and Shasky take a look at some of the comments Farhan Zaidi made regarding the Giants spending plans this offseason and how they could portend to some big signings in the coming months.
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Welcome to Episode 43 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. This week, Willard and Shasky discuss whether a strong finish to the season and a .500 record takes away from the disappointment of the 2022 season. Later, producer Sam Lubman caught up with Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb and discussed his success over the last two season and his rise as a leader in the Giants clubhouse. Finally, Kapler is not the only one having a good Septrember. Willard and Shasky breakd down the best performances for the Giants in the last month.
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The Giants under Gabe Kapler are storming to a finish no one saw coming, and could actually finish the season above .500.
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Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb chats with producer Sam Lubman about the Giants 2022 season, how he got better as a pitcher this year, and how he made the transition from Buster Posey and Curt Casali to Joey Bart and Austin Wynns behind the plate.
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Willard and Shasky talk about who stod out for the Giants as they went 18-10 in the month of September.
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Welcome to Episode 42 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. Willard and Shasky try to figure why the Giants waiting until now to play their best baseball of the season, and give Tyler Rogers his flowers for a great September. Credit the Giants for finishing strong this year under Gabe Kapler. Later, Joc Pederson made some comments that suggest he could be leaving the Giants as soon as this winter, so we take a look at what his market could look like. And finally, if the Giants cannot swing a deal for a major free agent, they might have to make some tough calls on the trade market.
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For all the struggles this season, you have to admit that the spirit in which the Giants are playing with down the stretch is admirable.
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Joc Pederson's cryptic comments insinuate that his days with the Giants could be coming to an end.
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There may actually be a real reason that the Giants would entertain trading Camilo Doval.
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Welcome to the 41st episode of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants season of dismal is winding down, but a few guys are getting hot in these last few weeks. The key is to not be fooled into thinking a hot September will lead to a big 2023 season. And Barry Bonds is supporting Aaron Judge in his pursuit of home run history. Perhaps Bonds will support Judge from much closer next season.
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Breaking down which Giants players are playing their way into the 2023 plans this month versus who is simply having a hot month that is not worth paying attention to.
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Barry Bonds gave Aaron Judge his blessing to break his homerun record, and one has to wonder if Judges childhood love of the Giants could still lure him to the Bay Area.
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Welcome to Episode 40 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. This week we are joined by the voice of the Giants (as well as the voice of the podcast) Dave Flemming. We get his thoughts on the addition of Buster Posey to the Giants ownership group, any plans the front office might have to spend this offseason, and where this franchise sits as a whole a year after winning 107 games.
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We chat with Dave Flemming about the Giants newest ownership partner: Buster Posey. Plus, the front office is aware of the angst within the Giants fanbase. The question remains what will be done to address that angst.
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Our conversation with Dave Flemming continues as we ask him his thoughts on the Giants throwing some big money at big name free agents, and where the state of the organization is at today.
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Welcome to the 39th episode of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. This week, Brandon Belt joined Kruk and Kuip in the broadcast booth, and in the process may have jumped started a post-baseball career. Later, Zack Littell surprised everyone when he tried to show up Gabe Kapler on the field, and paid the consequences for it. Finally, Giants chairman Greg Johnson gave his vote of confidence in Farhan Zaidi, but that confidence is not finding it's way to the fan base these days.
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While the Giants Brandon Belt might be seeing his career on the field end, he could have discovered a second career in the broadcast booth.
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Of all the players to try and show up Gabe Kapler, Zack Littell was probably not on your bingo card. Yet Littell and Kapler continued the Giants tradition of a reliever having a public squabble with the manager (Bochy and Casilla, Alou and Benitez)
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Giants chairman Greg Johnson gave president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi a "vote of confidence" going into the off-season. But the fans may not give the same vote right now.
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Welcome to the 38th episode of Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys. The Giants are starting to look ahead to 2023, and are slowly cobbling together their infield for next year, which will once again include Wilmer Flores, and possibly Brandon Crawford at a position that is NOT shortstop. Later, Willard and Shasky take a look at the hot corner, where the future of David Villar could very well be determined by the future of Evan Longoria. And finally, Mark and thousands of other Giants fans descended on Chicago for the Giants series against the Cubs (the 49ers may have had something to do with the trip as well) and saw firsthand how well Giants fans travel.
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The Giants signed infielder Wilmer Flores to a two-year extension, a move that will have major ripple effects on what the Giants infield will look like in 2023.
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The Giants 2023 infield is filling up, meaning a tough decision could be looming in regards to what the Giants do with Evan Longoria, and how that decision could pave the way for David Villar.
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Mark Willard had a chance to take in the Giants and Cubs at Wrigley Field this past weekend, and saw first hand how much Giants fans are willing to travel.
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Welcome to Episode 37 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. We have a special one on our hands today, as Mark Willard is joined by Crawly and Dustin of the Fly the W podcast for our sister station at 670 The Score in Chicago. Both the Giants and Cubs had their own experiences with Kris Bryant, and now both sides can agree: thank god the Rockies took him. Later, the Giants and Cubs both have guys who would be interesting pieces in the other uniform. Finally, both Cubs fans and Giants fans can agree that 61 home runs is NOT the single season record, plus Crawly and Dustin offer travel tips for Giants fans heading to Chicago this weekend.
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The Giants and Cubs had two very different experiences with Kris Bryant, but both ended with some level of frustration on all sides.
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Considering the possibility of Carlos Rodon in a Cubs uniform and how Seiya Suzuki would have p[ayed in orange and black.
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Willard, Crawly, and Dustin wrap up the podcast by talking about Jon Heyman's claim that 61 home runs is still the single-season record (spoiler alert: unanimous denial) as well as share with Giants fans heading for Chicago where the best eats are.
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Welcome to Episode 36 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. This week, we caught up with Giants ace Carlos Rodon, who explained why he is glad he signed in with the Giants this past winter, and why other free agents might want to sign with the Giants as well. Later, Farhan Zaidi hinted that big spending could be coming. Now that he has done so, the question is if they actually will do so. Finally, we also caught up with Mike Yastrzemski as he detailed the many ways that this season has been a struggle for him and the clubhouse as a whole.
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The Giants ace pitcher explained why he was glad to have signed with the Giants, and explained why other free agents should not be deterred from signing with the Giants.
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Farhan Zaidi hinted that big spending is coming. Now that he has said as much, the plan now is to actually deliver on such a promise.
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We caught up with Mike Yastrzemski and got his thoughts on how guys in the Giants clubhouse have navigated such a difficult season.
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Welcome to episode 35 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Logan Webb called out the Giants lack of intensity on the field this week, and Gabe Kapler responded by suggesting that Webb be the leader on this team. Later, a terrible season on the field has us questioning the job security of Gabe Kapler and Farhan Zaidi. Finally, it may not be a September to Remember for the Giants, but that does not mean that the team cannot start bringing in new faces that could contribute next season.
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Logan Webb called out the Giants for their complacent play lacking fire, showing that he could in fact be the leader this Giants team needs.
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After a disaster of a year, Willard and Shasky take a look at the job security of Farhan Zaidi and Gabe Kapler and how they can cool down their slowing heating up seats.
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The results do not matter anymore for the Giants, just give us new faces who could be of use to the team next season.
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Welcome to Episode 34 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. The Giants road trip came to a meek and embarrassing end in Minneapolis, and Giants fans frustration levels are rising every week. Most maddening, the absence of basic fundamentals. Later, Willard and Shasky take a look a the difficult decisions the Giants will have to make this winter, and whether or not the Giants can stay focused and make those necessary moves. Finally, there are still 36 games left to play, and the Giants are going to have to do something to make those games not feel like a waste of our time.
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Giants fans are understandably angry. The team is squandering any momentum gained last season, the Dodgers and Padres are getting better, and to top it all off, the basic fundamentals of baseball are not being seen on the field.
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The worst thing that could happen to the Giants in September is a bunch of guys who should not be back next season suddenly getting hot and making a case that they should come back next season.
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There is still just over a month of Giants baseball left to be played, regardless of whether or not you are in the mood for it or not. Maybe there is something the Giants can do, or someone they could call up, who could make this next month a little bearable.
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Welcome to Episode 33 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. Willard and Shasky are on opposite sides of the Belt Wars, but they have come together to agree on this truth: Brandon Belt cannot be in the Giants lineup anymore. Later, Evan Longoria had a throwback game, giving us a chance to reflect on how impactful his career has been for the Giants. And finally, with 41 games left, Willard and Shasky break down some playoff math that is not all that inspiring for the Giants.
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There is no point in keeping Brandon Belt in the Giants lineup anymore. Both sides of the Belt Wars can agree on that.
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Evan Longoria was not necessarily a good Giant, but he was not an awful one either.
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There are 41 games left for the Giants to play, and too many numbers need to add up in the Giants favor for them to make the playoffs, and that is before you factor in the bullpen and offensive issues.
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Welcome to episode 32 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. A recent winning streak has the Giants showing the potential needed to make a playoff run. Willard and Shasky debate whether or not to let dreams of an Orange October into their minds again, and take a moment to recognize the special moments this season has entailed. Later, Gabe Kapler was asked about moving Joey Bart up in the lineup, and it feels like this is the perfect time for it. Plus, the best explanation of Kaplers platoon system to date. Finally, the end of Brandon Belts career could be upon Giants fans, and the end could be brutal to watch.
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The Giants 5 game winning streak coming into Wednesday has Willard and Shasky willing to talk about a possible playoff run again.
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Gabe Kapler explains why Joey Bart may or may not move up in the lineup, and Willard and Shasky wonder if Kapler and the Giants are overthinking things with regards to platooning.
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The last month and a half of the season could see Giants fans have to watch one of the fan-favorite Brandons limp to the possible end of their career,
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Welcome to Episode 31 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. After another dominant outing from Logan Webb Saturday night, perhaps it is time to start wondering what a long-term deal for the Giants ace should look like. And Giants fans should embrace the duo of Webb and Camilo Doval on the pitching staff. Later, both Willard and Shasky lament the suspension of Fernando Tatis Jr and how it could impact the Giants, the NL West, and the game of baseball itself. Finally, the Giants honored the 2012 World Series Championship team, offering us a chance to go down memory lane, but also offer a reminder of how far the Giants have to go to get back to that level,
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Webb for 8 innings, and then Camilo Doval for the save. How could Giants fans want anything else?
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The Padres were dealt a blow when Fernando Tatis Jr was suspended for 80 games for violating MLBs PED clause. This could not only impact the Padres, but the rest of the NL West, and how we look at the game of baseball too.
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The Giants honored the 2012 World Series Championship team this past weekend, offering a reminder of what once was, as well as what currently is.
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Welcome to Episode 30 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. The Giants are approaching a crossroads and may need to make some seriously difficult decisions this off-season to move forward. Later, with only 50 games left in the season, Mark Willard and Joe Shasky detail what they hope to see from the Giants down the stretch that would leave them encouraged for 2023. And finally, Mark details a dark truth in the Giants organization, and why the front office and ownership owe it to the fans to regain their trust.
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If the Giants are to show any meaningful progress going into next year, they may have to part ways with their franchise Brandons.
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The Giants chances of a playoff run are about nothing. But with 50 games left, there is still a little bit to be excited about.
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Mark Willard details reported turmoil in the Giants front office, and how that front office has to win the trust back of the Giants fanbase.
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Welcome to episode 29 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. Mark Willard is on assignment, meaning Joe Shasky is joined by producer Sam Lubman. After winning the Bay Bridge Series, the Giants have a chance to make some noise down the stretch of the 2022 season, and maybe even stumble into a playoff race. Later, Farah Zaidi is getting forced into a situation where he might have to speed up his plans, and come away with an historic off-season for the Giants. The issue lies in whether or not the Giants can have such a successful off-season. Finally, Lubman and Shaky play a little three up and three down and go over who has been hot and cold for the Giants.
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After the Giants beat the A's in the Bay Bridge Series, Lubman and Shasky take a look at how realistic a playoff run really could be for the Orange and Black.
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Farhan Zaidi has his plan and is committed to it. Lubman and Shasky explain why it may be time for Farhan to accelerate the plan a little bit.
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Lubman and Shasky give us three Giants who are hot and three who are struggling.
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Welcome to episode 28 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Mark is joined by producer Sam Lubman on this episode as they pick through the wreckage of another Dodgers sweep over the Giants, showing once again just how wide the gap is between these two clubs. Later, it is understandable if Giants fans are still confused about what Farhan is doing with this team. While faith is shaken, Mark and Sam try to ask and answer the biggest questions about Farhan that fans have. Finally, the Bay Bridge Series concludes this weekend, and for the Giants, it represents one last chance for glory, or even a chance to maybe get the season back on track.
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Mark and Sam begrudgingly recap what was another brutal series for the Giants against the Dodgers.
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Fans are doubting Farhan, naturally. We have a list of FAFQs: Frequently Asked Farhabn Questions, that hopefully can help shed some light on what exactly it is the Giants are trying to do.
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Mark and Sam preview the Giants showdown with their rivals across the Bridge in the Oakland A's as both franchises and fanbases find themselves licking their wounds. They get into why this weekend could be the last big hoorah for both sides.
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Welcome to Episode 27 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Our guest today captured the hearts of Giants fans everywhere with his passionate dugout speeches in the playoffs, and today, he gets us fired up for the Giants to be BUYERS at the Trade Deadline. Forever Giant Hunter Pence goes into what makes the Giants a great place to be traded to and why smart buying at the deadline can set the Giants up for a stretch run and beyond. This is the one episode you cannot afford to miss.
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Giants legend and two-time World Series Champion Hunter Pence refutes the idea that the Giants should be sellers, saying that Carlos Rodon is the key to a potential playoff run.
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Our conversation with Hunter Pence continues as he explains why the Giants biggest issues on defense can be fixed and what it is like for a player who is getting moved at the deadline. Plus, why he thinks the Giants are a great place to get traded to.
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We wrap up our conversation with Giants legend Hunter Pence by getting his thoughts on hitting at Oracle Park and how the Giants have fared in the leadership department without Buster. Also, hear why he thinks the Giants do not need to move their big name prospects.
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Welcome to Episode 26 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys. The trade deadline is a few days away, and Willard and Shasky still think there is a path for the Giants to be buyers. Later, as Giants fans continue to clamor for the team to bring in a star, team president and CEO Larry Baer may have thrown a big bucket of cold water on any plans for Juan Soto or Aaron Judge to join the team. Finally, as the Giants continue to struggle and make more and more bonehead plays in the field, attention begins to turn to manager Gabe Kapler to get the team out of the funk.
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Mark thinks the Giants can still be buyers at the trade deadline next week.
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Giants president ande CEO Larry Baer addressed the Commonwealth Club earlier this week, and said something that may or may not have put to be any chance the Giants acquire Juan Soto or Aaron Judge.
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As the Giants continue to struggle, Willard and Shasky breakdown how much is on Gabe Kapler to be the guy to rally the rest of the team
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Welcome to Episode 25 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. We are joined today by the former Giants beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, Henry Schulman. Though no longer on the beat and enjoying his retirement, he offers his thoughts on the Giants pursuit for Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, why Giants fans must show patience in Farhan Zaidi, and why he thinks attendance is down.
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The former Giants beat writer for the SF Chronicle Henry Schulman throws a dose of cold reality on Giants fans hoping for Juan Soto. Aaron Judge however...
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Henry Schulman gives his thoughts on how Gabe Kapler has handled the roster and how why he thinks attendance is down. Plus he shares who the one Giants he enjoyed covering the most was.
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Willard and Shasky react to their conversation with Henry Schulman, including how the platooning is hurting the defense, and how there is too many things for the Giants to fix that one player won't solve.
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Welcome to Episode 24 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants coming rolling into the break winners of 7 of their last 10, and now Juan Soto is about to hit the trade market in what is the perfect deal for the Giants to make, provided that the Nats don't want THIS one player. Later, Joey Bart's return seems. to have sparked the Giants a bit, and he has shown huge improvement on both offense and defense. Finally, taking a look at the first half of the season and who the underappreciated heros are.
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It official now: Juan Soto will most likely be traded. The question now lies in whether or not the Nationals do not ask the Giants to give up someone they are unwilling to part with.
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The Giants recent surge has coincided with the return of Joey Bart, and that might not be a coincidence.
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The Giants enter the All-Star Break on a roll. Willard and Shasky offer their thoughts on the first half and their dark horse heros.
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Welcome to Episode 23 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. For the first time in almost a month, the Giants won a series. With the season maybe turning around, there may not be a need to move Carlos Rodon, and extending him could even be a better option. Later, Joc Pederson is on board with platooning, and Giants fans need to work on accepting that. Finally, Joey Bart is looking much better in his second tour with the Giants this season, and hear what Jake McGee had to say about the Giants clubhouse vibe.
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Willard and Shasky make the argument that the Giants should NOT trade Carlos Rodon.
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Joc Pederson signed a contract and did so knowing he would platoon. If he can accept that, then so should Giants fans.
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Joey Bart has shown some improvement since his return from Sacramento, but there is still a long way to go. Plus, thoughts on Jake McGees departure.
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Welcome to Episode 22 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Carlos Rodon and Logan Webb turned in two of their best starts of the year against the Padres, yet that was not enough to get them into the All-Star Game. While the case can be made against Webb, the case against Rodon is much harder to make. Later, no one needed a good weekend better than Gabe Kapler. Willard and Shaksy discuss the fun way he helped the Giants break out of their slump. And finally, the Jake McGee era came to an unceremonious end, and the Padres City Connect Jersey are not all that bad.
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Carlos Rodon has the best start of the year for the Giants, but will not be representing them at Dodger Stadium in the All-Star Game.
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No on needed a good weekend more than the Giants skipper.
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Willard and Shasky react to the end of the Jake McGee era in San Francisco, and why the Padres actually have cool City Connect jerseys
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Welcome to Episode 21 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants finally have won a game, and in doing so reminded us of how well the Giants process can work when it is actually working. Doubt Gabe Kapler at your own risk. Later, Joey Bart is back with the big club after briefly having a chance to rework his swing. Buying into the platoon role could be the best thing for him, and Camilo Doval really needs a few days off. Finally, the key to Farhans plan for Giants fans: patience. Not the most fun strategy, but it is the truth.
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The Giants snapped their losing streak thanks to Gabe Kapler making the moves that won him the NL Manager of the Year award last year.
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What to expect from Joey Barts return to the big leagues, and concern is rising over the struggles of Camilo Doval.
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Willard and Shasky react to Jerry Hairston Jr's comments backing the Farhan process, and how the Giants might actually be successful in free agency.
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Welcome to Episode 20 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. After the Giants go 2-6 on what was supposed to be a get well homestand, the mistakes are starting to add up. Giants manager Gabe Kapler sounded frustrated after the White Sox swept the Giants, and that frustration is being felt everywhere. Later, the Giants bad news keeps flowing in with Anthony DeSclafani heading for season-ending surgery. And Joey Bart is revamping his swing in Sacramento, which might not be a good thing. Finally, we answer your mailbag questions.
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The mistakes are piling up for the Giants, and the frustration is starting to show.
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The Giants rotation suffered a major (yet somewhat predictable) setback with the news that Anthony DeSclfani will most likely miss the rest of the Giants season. Plus, why the guys are not optimistic about Joey Bart revamping his swing in Sacramento.
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Willard and Shasky answer question from the garlic fry lovers in the audience.
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Welcome to Episode 19 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants are taking things a little too far with platooning. Not everyone needs to be platooned, especially Joc Pederson. Later, Willard and Shasky discuss how Gabe Kapler may still be trying the perfect balance between data and gut feeling when managing. It's a tough line to stand on. Finally, the Nationals appear to be close to locking in Juan Soto for a very long time, but there is still some hope he could one day don the Orange and Black.
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The Giants shot themselves in the foot on Wednesday when they went with the platoon advantage against the Tigers and pinch hit for Joc Pederson. Not everyone needs to be platooned.
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Gabe Kapler continues to struggle to find the balance between analytics and gut feeling.
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The Nationals are set to offer Juan Soto over $400 million to stay in Washington for the duration of his career, but that does not have to mean the Giants are out of the hunt for his services.
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Welcome to. Episode 18 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. After a brutal weekend series loss to the Reds, Anthony DeSclafani is looking worse than he did against the Braves, but a bold decision could help the rotation, assuming the Giants want to make such a move. Later, the Giants signed and then called up Yermin Mercedes, which is not a bad move until you remember that David Villar has been crushing the ball at Triple-A Sacramento and has not gotten a call from the big club yet. Finally, The Athletics Andrew Baggarly called out the Giants for their stale product, and the gameday experience is lacking in overall entertainment for fans.
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Anthony DeSclafani once again got shelled, and all is not groovy in the Giants rotation as a result.
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The Giants had an infielder tearing it up in Sacramento, yet the organization that values guys proving themselves instead called up a guy they signed less than a week ago!
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The Giants gameday experience has gotten stale, and there is no one reason to blame.
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Welcome to the Lucky 13th episode of Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys, as we are lucky to be joined by the President of Baseball Operations for the San Francisco Giants Farhan Zaidi. Mark Willard and Joe Shasky go in-depth with the man Giants fans trust with their favorite team more than anyone.
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Welcome to Episode 17 of Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys. After suffering three excruciating walk-off losses in four days, the doubts are starting to creep in regarding Farhan's master plan for the Giants. Later, let's show Joc Pederson some love. while the Giants lack of defense continues to frustrate Giants fans. Finally, Shasky has his early candidates for the Willie Mac Award, and we play a little 3 Up 3 Down.
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Willard and Shasky react to another brutal walk-off loss to the Braves as doubts regarding Farhan's plan begin to creep in.
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Let's take a minute to appreciate the greatness of Joc Pederson this season. Plus, the Giants aversion to defense is starting to become costly.
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Shasky unveils his early front runners for the Willie Mac Award, and Mark gives us a little 3 Up 3 Down.
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Welcome to Episode 16 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. Brandon Crawford checked off another career milestone when he became the 5th Giant EVER to play 1,500 games for the franchise. In two more games he will be 4th on the list of games played all-time as a Giants, and the three guys who will be ahead of him will all have statues around Oracle Park. Later, the guys get real about Giants prospects. No one prospect will make the Giants future. Finally, the Giants rotation took a hit with the loss of Jakob Junis, and it is time to set the narrative straight on how Gabe Kapler manages the rotation.
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Brandon Crawford etched his name in Giants history (again) when he played his 1,500th game for the Giants. Where does B-Craw rank among the all-time beloved Bay Area athletes.
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No one prospect will completely turn a franchise around. The Giants need to hit on multiple prospects and probably be a little lucky in the process.
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The Giants rotation took another hit when it lost Jakob Junis for the next 4-6 weeks with a hamstring injury. But Gabe Kapler might be finding a groove in when to take pitchers out, or most likely, he always had that groove.
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Welcome to the 15th episode of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. We are all over the Giants sweep of the Dodgers this past weekend. Perhaps it is time to start wondering how big the gap is between the Giants and Dodgers and instead focus on how it might be getting closer. Later, the guys debate what makes a compelling baseball player and if we as baseball fans have a skewed perception of what makes a star baseball player. And finally, Dodgers fans invaded Oracle Park, and it may or may not be an issue. And we remember the glorious night that was Matt Cain's perfect game 10 years ago.
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The Giants reminded the baseball world that they are capable of hanging with the big kids after sweeping the Dodgers out of Oracle PArk this past weekend.
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Willard and Shasky debate on if name brand alone is enough to make. player compelling. to watch and draw fans to. the park.
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Willard and Shasky discuss whether or not Giants fans should take issue with the Dodgers fans invading their park, and remembering Matt Cain's perfect game 10 years later.
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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. With Joe Shasky on assignment in Boston, Mark Willard is joined by producer Sam Lubman in a week that saw the Giants finally pull the plug on Joey Bart, sending him down to Sacramento. The guys discuss where it all went wrong for Bart and if there is any chance the Giants could get any value out of him. Later, the Giants defense has hit all new lows this week and it cost them against the Rockies. Finally, the Dodgers are coming to town, and they are an embodiment of the plan that Farhan is implementing with the Giants right now. The challenge is following through with that plan in a time frame that will satisfy Giants fans.
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The Giants finally pulled the plug on the Joey Bart experiment. Mark and Sam breakdown where it all went wrong for Bart and if he can find his way back on to the Giants roster.
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The Giants defense is finding new ways to hit new lows. Mark and Sam discuss how ineptitude in the field is killing the Giants season.
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With the Dodgers in town this weekend, this is a perfect time to look at how Farhan built the Dodgers up when he was in LA and how he looks to repurpose that plan with the Giants.
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Mark Willard and Joe Shasky are joined by Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi. They kick off the conversation by asking Farhan about how the Giants roster was constructed this season, how future big names might fit in, and what is the deal with Joey Bart?
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Willard and Shasky continue their conversation with Farhan Zaidi, pressing him on how the Giants move guys up in the farms system, and how the front office applies analytics when the numbers do not always match up with the performances on the field.
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Willard and Shasky wrap up their conversation with Farhan Zaidi by asking how he expects to have the Giants keep up with the Dodgers, what his plans at the trade deadline could look like, and what makes a good fantasy baseball commissioner.
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Welcome to Episode 12 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. In this episode, we react to a May to forget for Carlos Rodon. And while he, and Joey Bart, have struggled, Luis Gonzalez has vaulted himself into the rookie of the year discussion for the Giants. Later, the guys cite the Phillies roster full of notable names as a cautionary tale as to why such notable players are not always the key to success in baseball. Finally, Shasky has a radical idea to shorten baseball games.
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Willard and Shasky break down the latest concern trends with Carlos Rodon, and while Joey Bart has struggled, Luis Gonzalez has suddenly sprung into the rookie of the year discussion.
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The Phillies are full of big-name players the Giants once pursued, and it has not resulted in a winning record. And the latest on the Giants bullpen struggles.
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Willard and Shasky debate whether shortening the regular season, or even games, would have a positive impact on the baseball.
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Welcome to episode 11 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys, and Mark and Shasky react to the altercation between Joc Pederson and Tommy Pham over a fantasy football dispute, and whether or not he went too far in reading off the group text messages. Later, the guys react to manager Gabe Kapler's decision to sit out the National Anthem and the reactions that decision has sparked. Finally, after almost two months of baseball have been played, what can we say we know for sure about the Giants? Not much it seems.
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Reacting to Joc Pederson and Tommy Pham's fantasy football altercation.
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We react to Gabe Kaplers decision to sit out the National Anthem.
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The Giants have passed the quarter mark of the season and are fast approaching the 1/3 mark, so we breakdown what we know for sure about this team and who its leader is.
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Welcome to the 10th episode of Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys. The Giants used a series victory over the Mets to remind us all that this team is not as boring as we think it is. And Joc Pederson is now officially THAT GUY again for the Giants. Later, we take a look at some of the underlying pitching numbers and how they suggest that better days are ahead for the Giants pitching staff. Finally, we take a look at the Giants farm system, who is performing well, and who is untouchable in a potential trade for Juan Soto.
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Joc Pederson had himself a get well week for the ages against the Mets. Plus, the Giants offense may not be as boring as we think.
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Some of the basic pitching numbers are ugly, but a lot of the underlying numbers suggest the pitching is not as bad as we might think.
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Providing some updates on some of the Giants notable prospects, including Kyle Harrison, Marco Luciano and David Villar. And which prospects are off-limits in a potential Juan Soto trade.
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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. The Giants did not play well this weekend and were swept by the Padres at home for the first time in 6 years, but even more problematic is how not entertaining the Giants looked in the process. Later, there is still growing concern in the status of the Giants rotation as a strength, and Giants fans made themselves look bad on Friday night when they began throwing trash on the baseball field. Finally, the Brandons are struggling to either stay healthy or hit the baseball, neither of which is good for a Giants team counting on their Brandons to carry them.
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The Giants got swept at home by the Padres and looked holy unentertaining when it happened.
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The Giants pitchers are having trouble keeping runs off the board, and fans are having trouble keeping trash off the field.
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One is hurt and the other is struggling mightily. It is not good times for the Brandons of the Giants right now.
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Welcome to episode eight of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. After a brief break, we react to the trade that sent away Mauricio Dubon, who captured the hearts of Giants fans despite lackluster play on the field. And the latest hot rumor circulating through baseball is that Juan Soto could very much become available this summer, and the Giants absolutely HAVE to win that deal. Later, Shasky explains why we no longer need to worry about Camilo Doval, and the guys talk about the Giants starters inability to go more than 5 innings, and how sending Luis Gonzalez down to Sacramento could have negative repercussions on the clubhouse. Finally, expanded playoffs have taken all the drama out of any potential playoff race, and we wrap up with a little 3 Up and 3 Down.
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Willard and Shasky react to the end of the Mauricio Dubon era, and also get into why Juan Soto is by far the one guy Farhan Zaidi should break away from his plan to acquire.
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Shasky explains why he thinks we no longer need to worry about the future of Camilo Doval, and Willard wonders how mad the Giants players are that Luis Gonzalez got sent down when he was the teams best hitter over the last three weeks.
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We are just over a month into the season, and thanks to expanded playoffs, the National League playoff field already appears set, depriving us of any sort of drama this summer. And we play a little 3 Up and 3 Down, plus a look at the upcoming series at home vs the Padres.
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Welcome to the seventh episode of Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys. The Giants lineup is almost whole again, and the results on the scoreboard have been noticeable. That does not change the fact that there is still reason to worry about Joey Bart though. Plus, Connor Joe makes his return to the Giants. Later, the Giants are finding new and exciting ways to move players on and off the roster, this time requiring a partner in the Seattle Mariners. Finally, Gabe Kapler opened up quite the can of worms this week when he suggested that anyone with a beard also has a mustache. So naturally, we tasked two men who cannot grow facial hair to debate it.
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The Giants lineup is whole again, and to celebrate the Orange and Black put an offensive beatdown on the Rockies to run their winning streak over them to 10 games.
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The Giants have found new and interesting ways to hold onto players, which will come in handy as they try to figure out a way to keep guys like Luis Gonzalez on the roster.
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Gabe was asked one of the more difficult questions he has ever faced as manager of the Giants: If you have a beard, does that mean you also have a mustache? Our two hosts, who combine for zero facial hair, weigh in.
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Welcome to episode six of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. (1:06) The Giants bats came to life to ensure they got a split with the St. Louis Cardinals in this weekends 4-game series. This was also the last time (baring a playoff matchup) that we will see Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina play against the Giants at Oracle Park. The Giants lineup is getting healthy again though, which could spell trouble for the rest of the NL West (excluding the Dodgers). Later, (16:24) A good week does not mean nothing of concern developed, and Logan Webb has been toeing the line of concern for the last couple of weeks. Camilo Doval seems to be moving away from the line of concern, and somehow the baserunning provided no concern this weekend. Finally (30:51) Just because the Giants are winning does not make them fun. Willard and Shaky debate why.
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The Giants offense finally came back to life to take a split of the 4-game series vs the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend. Nolan Arenado going 3-17 certainly helped with that. But guys are getting healthy again and the lineup is looking more and more complete. And Jakob Junis is officially the newest big Farhan Find.
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Logan Webb has had a rough stretch over his last three starts, and is still somehow 3-0 over those same three starts. Is he getting the reverse Matt Cain treatment? Also, Camilo Doval is growing into his role as a closer more and more, and what did the Giants do on the basepaths that had Willard and Shasky impressed?
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The Giants may not be the best team in baseball, and they might not have the flashiest stars in their lineup. But what they lack in star power, they might also lack in entertainment value. And yes they still keep winning. How is it a team that wins is not exciting? Or is this team exciting and we just don't know it yet?
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Welcome to episode 5 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. (:58) The Giants were humbled in the worst way by the Dodgers this week as their lineup is in tatters due to injuries and covid. But it is not all bad. After all, the Giants got off to a bad start against the Dodgers last year too. But Joey Bart is struggling, and if the Giants want to get on the Dodgers level, they might have to start thinking about trading one of their upper echelon prospects. Later (16:03) Mark takes a look at the names fans wanted in the offseason, and the numbers that the players the Giants wanted in the offseason, and compares the two. Turns out, the Giants front office did pretty well for themselves. The Giants will not deviate from their plan, and that is not a bad thing. Finally (31:40) we play Fair or Foul. Shasky has a thought, and Mark decides if it is fair or foul. And why the Cardinals are the Giants real #2 rival.
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It was not a good opening series in the rivalry for the Giants, who got swept in a two-game series in LA this week, and the only good news was that the series was only two games. Nerves are starting to creep in about Joey Bart, and how the Giants can get on the same level as the Dodgers.
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Giants fans are clamoring for the team to go about business the Dodgers way and sign the best talent on the market every year. The Giants front office cares more about who brings the best on-field results. The early returns suggest the Giants front office might know a little better here.
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Shasky has his Giants thoughts, and Mark decides whether those thoughts are fair or foul. Also, why the Cardinals are the Giants #2 rival.
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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. (:46) The Giants suffered their first losing homestand since last Labor Day Weekend, and just the second losing homestand in the last two seasons. Concern is growing over Brandon Crawford's slow start to the season, but Gabe Kapler is still pushing all the right buttons, when he has them available. (16:49) Later, the Giants also will be facing an insane roster crunch this week, and we are not talking about cutting the roster down from 28 to 26 players. They have SEVEN players coming off the IL or Covid IL in the next two weeks, and there are going to be some serious roster decisions to be made. (33:03) Finally, the Giants and Dodgers are set to renew their rivalry this week. We take a look at how large the gap between these two teams are, and what this rivalry feels like without Kenley Jansen and Buster Posey.
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A week after ticking off the Nationals, they come into Oracle and knock the Giants pitchers around for 49 hits while take two of three from the Orange and Black.
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Major League Baseball rosters shrink from 28 to 26 players this week, and if that isn't complicated enough, there are also SEVEN guys the Giants expect to get healthy in the next two weeks. Long story short, Farhan is going to be very busy making roster moves.
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The Giants and Dodgers are set to renew their rivalry this week. Willard and Shasky take a look at the state of the rivalry now that two key pieces in Buster Posey and Kenley Jansen are no longer a part of it.
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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. We recap the first half of the Bay Bridge Series, in what could be the beginning of the end of the rivalry. And the Giants bullpen will be the reason that the Giants are always in games, and will possibly keep them in the division race as well. Later (15:45) the 538 has the Giants pegged for some massive regression this season. But the Giants have built a team once already that defied the projection systems, and there is little evidence so far that they cannot do it again. Finally (32:13) we take a look at the rest of the NL West and compare how the Dodgers and Padres star-driven approach is matching up with the Giants ability to patchwork a roster together.
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The Giants and A's split the first half of the Bay Bridge Series, but this rivalry could be in its final years. Plus, why the Giants will always be in games no matter what, so long as this unit is performing.
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538 tabbed the Giants as being ripe for regression this season. But is it possible the Giants have figured out a way to beat regression and once again prove the models wrong?
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We may be just a few weeks into the season, but the NL West already looks like it is settling into shape, with the Giants and Dodgers once again set to battle it out for first place and the Padres trying to find their way into the conversation. And who is the future leader of the Giants?
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The Giants pitching shuts down the Nationals in a three game sweep in Washington D.C. And Willard and Shasky talk about whether or not the Giants will be among the most hated teams in baseball. Plus, the continued struggles of Joey Bart and Darin Ruf.
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What has the guys so down on why Seiya Suzuki chose the Cubs over the Giants? Plus, Willard and Shasky remark on the demeanor of Brandon Belt.
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Willard and Shasky preview the Bay Bridge Series between the Oakland A's and the Giants, starting Tuesday at Oracle Park. There may not be many of these series left. Plus, how close are we to new divisions in baseball?
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Welcome to the second episode of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast with Mark Willard and Joe Shasky. (4:04) The San Francisco Giants rotation helped key a weekend sweep of the Washington Nationals, but the offense was not to be completely overshadowed either. Also, the Giants once again found a way to ruffle a few feathers by breaking more "unwritten rules." (16:01) Later, Seiya Suzuki let it be known why he chose the Chicago Cubs over the Giants, and why that reason eats at Willard and Shasky so much. And is Brandon Belt really looking better at the plate, or are we just imagining it? (30:30) Finally, the guys take a look at the Bay Bridge Series, starting this week when the Oakland A's come to Oracle Park for a two-game set.
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The Giants had an impressive streak going into Thursday's series finale against the Mets. And Giants fans should be excited about Joey Bart after how the rookie has started the season.
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Willard and Shasky break down three guys who are doing well for the Giants, and three guys who are struggling to get it done.
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It was a controversial off-season for the Giants for some fans. How have the moves that Farhan and Co. made so far panned out? Plus, the Giants and Dodgers might finally be able to welcome the Padres to the rivalry circle, and can a pitching first-team keep Giants fans interested?
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It is Opening Day for Mark Willard and Joe "The Butcher Boy" Shasky on the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys podcast. (:42) The guys react to the Mets series and why their is reason to be encouraged by the Giants performance at Citi Field despite dropping 3 of 4. And Joey Bart continues to look like a real big leaguer. (15:05) We do a little Three Up, Three Down. Who is running hot for the Giants and who has stumbled out of the gate. (32:27) And how has the Giants offseason looked in retrospect now that the season is underway? The early returns from Thairo Estrada are certainly promising, and are the Padres finally getting into the rivalry spirit with the Dodgers and Giants?
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95.7 The Game hosts and Bay Area natives, Mark Willard and Joe Shasky, bring you Giants talk by the bay. Passionate, entertaining team and player analysis from 3rd and King. A fresh perspective on the games, storylines and personalities inside dugout, front office and around Major League Baseball.
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