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Once again this year, Iâm privileged to have Giantsâ Senior Director of International Scouting, Joe Salermo, on the podcast to talk about the latest class of international signees into the Giantsâ organization. That class is headed by a player that many evaluators consider the top 16-year-old talent this year, shortstop Josuar de Jesus Gonzalez, and we talk a lot about that young man (including what we should call him). Joe also discusses the other recently signed players, the impact that RĆki Sasaki had on this yearâs process, and we look back to the performance of previous yearâs players as they make their way up the Giantsâ system.
A lot of those players are going to be showing up in this yearâs There R Giantsâ Top 50 which will be rolling out starting next week â which makes this a great time to become a There R Giantsâ subscriber.
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Intro/Outro: âThis is the Dayâ by The The
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My guest this week is Joe Doyle, host of the fantastic âOver-Slotâ podcast and prospect analyst for Future Stars Series_Plus. Joe and I talk about the the Giantsâ draft and development identity, what types of players they have historically looked for in the draft, and how that might change under Buster Poseyâs leadership.
You can become a Patreon subscriber to hear all of Joeâs conversations with Scouting Directors around MLB and other front office personnel, or follow him on Twitter at JoeDoyleMiLB or at BlueSky at joedoylemilb.bsky.social to follow all his work. You can find me at BlueSky at rog61.bsky.social to see all my work or become a There R Giantsâ subscriber to get it all delivered right to your Inbox.
For those of you who would rather read than listen, you can check the âTranscriptsâ tab to see AIâs version of our conversation.
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Intro/Outro: âSee Me, Feel Meâ by The Who
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This week, The Athleticâs Katie Woo joins me to talk about St. Louis Cardinalsâ player development issues. Katie and I identify a few places where the Cardinals and Giants find themselves in similar circumstances, and she discusses the Cardinalsâ plans to fix their development processes.
Follow Katie on Twitter at katiejwoo or on Bluesky at katiejwoo.bsky.social. You can follow me on Bluesky at rog61.bsky.social or simply become a There R Giantsâ subscriber to get all of my work delivered straight to your inbox.
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Intro/Outro: âChristmas Bluesâ by Ralph Willis
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Kerry Crowley and I talk about the Giantsâ vibe-based approach to roster building, the importance of having âtop steppers,â and the pursuit of Corbin Burnes. We also make a Christmas wish for the return of good old fashioned baseball trades to the Giantsâ off-season.
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Intro/Outro: Selections from âNutcracker Suite for Guitarâ by Stevan Pasero
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My guest this week is Eli Walsh, who once again this year penned the Giantsâ prospect rankings for Baseball Prospectus. We spend a good lot of time talking about Prospectusâ always interesting 25 and Under talent list for the Giants, which has seen some surprising developments, before turning to talk of Bryce Eldridge, James Tibbs III, Carson Whisenhunt and others.
Be sure to follow Eliâs work on Baseball Prospectus, or at Twitter (at walsh_eli), Blue Sky (at eliwalsh.bsky.social) or the social media of your choice.
You can follow me as well, at rog61 on Twitter or rog61.bsky.social at Blue Sky to see all my work, or, more conveniently, just get a There R Giantsâ subscription for you or the Giants lover in your family this holiday season.
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Intro/Outro: âWaiting for Supermanâ by The Flaming Lips
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On this weekâs podcast, Iâm joined once again by our great Giantsâ broadcaster, David B. Flemming. We talk tough times for radio and the Giantsâ relationship with KNBR, Buster Poseyâs vision for the Giants, and whether the young talent that we saw in 2024 has the makings of a competitive core.
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Intro/Outro: âMoving On Upâ by Primal Scream
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Kerry Crowley and I dig into the mood surrounding this new world of Giantsâ baseball. Is there a newfound sense of optimism with Buster Posey taking charge? Or are reports of lowering payrolls causing the Faithful to plunge into despair? One thingâs for sure, itâs a whole new ballgame! We discuss on this episode of the KROG podcast!
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Intro/Outro: âMy Ever Changing Moodsâ by The Style Council
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On this weekâs episode, The Athleticâs Eno Sarris joins me to talk about Buster Poseyâs ascension to President of Baseball Operations, the concept of over-steering, the worrisome brain drain that seems to be happening over time, the importance of critical listening skills, and the most effective ways to provide players with the resources to help them succeed.
Enoâs work at The Athletic is some of the best national baseball coverage on the data and technology revolution in player development, and his Rates and Barrels podcast is one of my very favorite listens every week. You can even watch it on You Tube.
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Intro/Outro: âWatch the Tapesâ by LCD Soundsystem
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With the news that Buster Posey had taking the reins of the Giantsâ organization as the new President of Baseball Operations, I wanted to get somebody on the podcast who understands the ins and outs of a baseball front office, and also knows a bit about Posey. So my dream guest was Eric Flemming, who spent nearly two decades in the Giantsâ front office. Eric talks about Poseyâs unique talents, the nitty gritty of working in baseball operations, and the value of optimism in player development.
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Kerry Crowley and I return to discuss the stunning turn of events at the top of the Giantsâ Organization. Thereâs a whole lot of Buster Posey talk on this edition of the KROG podcast â what to expect going forward, who the major players in the organization might be going forward, and, the big one, will this all work?
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Intro/Outro: âHold On, Iâm Comingâ by Sam and Dave
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Itâs a Fresno State-themed podcast as former Bulldogs teammates Zach Morgan and Andrew Kachel discuss baseball in the valley, playing for the team you grew up rooting for, and the baseball friendships made along the way.
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Intro/Outro: âBe True to Your Schoolâ by The Beach Boys
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Kerry and I talk about the Giantsâ spate of hot play near the end, what it all means, and where the club goes from here in the final KROG of the 2024 season.
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Intro/Outro: âWhere Do We Go From Here?â by The Cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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With the minor league season fully concluded now, Iâm going to finish off my backload of player interviews from the season with two more â2024 minor league seasonâ podcasts. First up, I have interviews conducted with Jonah Cox in Eugene back in mid-August, and a couple of final homestand interviews I did in Richmond with Diego Velasquez (hat tip to Lispo Nava for helping out with that one for translation) and Turner Hill. All three of these guys were in my Organizational All-Stars post after really strong years, and all are fun and engaging guys who are very thoughtful about what it takes to succeed.
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Intro/Outro: âDonât Cha Stopâ by The Cars
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Ranking season has come again, and to get us started thinking about Giantsâ lists, Baseball Americaâs Josh Norris stops by to talk the year that was â whoâs impressed (Bryce Eldridge), whoâs moving up in industry evaluation (Bo Davidson) and much more.
Follow Josh on twitter at jnorris427 to find great video looks at players all over the baseball landscape and follow his invaluable work (along with his colleagues) at Baseball America dot com. And, of course, you can get all of my work on the Giantsâ farm system by simply becoming a There R Giantsâ subscriber. Weâll have rankings, depth charts, reviews, previews and much more coming this winter as we prepare for another year of ball in 2025.
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Intro/Outro: âYour Hands (Together)â by New Pornographers
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The San Jose Giants are facing a âwin or go homeâ situation tonight at Modesto in Game 2 of their Cal League playoff series, and to get you all excited to root, root, root for the road team, I have Joe Ritzo, the long time voice of the San Jose Giants on to talk about the Giantsâ changing team, and the rivalry theyâve had with this Modesto club the last couple of years. We talk a lot of Bo Davidson, which leads perfectly into a short interview that I recorded with Davidson a few weeks ago in San Jose.
Between the two, youâll have all the information you need to watch tonightâs big game!
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Kerry Crowley and I sweep up the ashes of a disappointing season, talk about the player development system, and look for signs of hope.
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Intro/Outro: âFloat Onâ by Modest Mouse
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More player interviews from Eugene on this weekâs edition of the podcast. I caught up with Trent Harris, one of the biggest pop up relievers of the year in the Giantsâ system, Joe Whitman, the 2nd rounder from Kent State who his having a really strong first year, and Charlie Szykowny, whoâs been having a sneaky good under the radar first season.
Of course, all of these conversations are thanks to the support of my subscribers, who allow There R Giants to exist. And if youâd like to become one of those who support my work, I have just the link for you!
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Intro/Outro: âA Beginning Songâ by The Decemberists
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This weekâs podcast includes conversations with the top two picks of the Giantsâ 2023 draft: Bryce Eldridge and Walker Martin. The two have traveled different paths in their first season, never playing on the same team after spring training. But they each reflect on their journeys in thoughtful, confident ways. Both young players get strong reviews from scouts, and hopefully are on their way to becoming big parts of the Giantsâ future.
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Intro/Outro: â10th Avenue Freeze Outâ by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
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This weekâs There R Giants podcast features two more player interviews from Richmond, with two outfielders who have dealt with some physical issues this year. We talk about staying healthy and physical with both Wade Meckler and Jairo Pomares, as well as touching on Mecklerâs big league experience last year, Pomaresâ experience growing up in baseball-mad Cuba, and more.
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Intro/Outro: âWorld Without Tearsâ by Lucinda Williams
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This weekâs episode of the There R Giants podcast features two player interviews conducted in the not too distant past at The Diamond in Richmond. I caught up with shortstop Christian Koss just before his promotion up to Sacramento, and we talked defense, unexpected trades, and controlling the zone. Then I chatted with Carter Howell to talk about his baseball journey, including the impact of COVID, what happens when you go undrafted, and the things heâs learned about his game as a pro.
Theyâre both great conversations, and if you want to get much more of my coverage of the Giantsâ minor league system, you can receive daily, ad-free posts by becoming a There R Giantsâ subscriber.
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Intro/Outro: âGetting Betterâ by The Beatles
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