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Host & Producer, Locked On Giants podcast | Passionate, data-driven San Francisco Giants analysis | New #SFGiants pods M-F (3x/week Dec-Feb) | @lockedonnetwork.bsky.social
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Is Bryce Eldridge the #SFGiants' next superstar? 🚀 In this episode: • Eldridge's 450-ft homer in spring debut • Luciano & Matos as "post-prospects" • Tom Murphy's injury impact Watch or listen to the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

#SFGiants' offseason shakeup: Genius or disaster? 🤔 In this episode (ft. @javiipeno.bsky.social): • Buster Posey's surprise front office role • Willy Adames: The big signing SF needed? • Expectations for Giants, Padres, NL West Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

Is Jerar Encarnacion the favorite to DH for the #SFGiants in 2025? In this episode: • The tantalizing underlying metrics • Marco Luciano moves to outfield • Tom Murphy's case for backup C Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

Justin Verlander jersey drama? In this episode: • Why JV sought, received Craw's blessing • Verlander health update, 2025 expectations • Why Encarnacion is likely to make team • Melvin on Wade, Lee lineup expectations Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

Would you sacrifice a full MLB season for a salary cap and floor? 🤔 • 50/50 split in MLB Trade Rumors poll • 2/3 of voters favor salary cap & floor • Fight could put '27 season in jeopardy • SF's $176M payroll vs LA's $383M Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

Is Bryce Eldridge the #SFGiants' next superstar? 🔥 In this episode: • Eldridge invited to camp at age 20 • Jaw-dropping, 80-grade raw power • What he needs to work on the most Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

Are the #SFGiants better than we think? 🤔 New projections reveal: • SF neck-and-neck with Padres? • Floor seems to be relatively high • Young talent could be X-factor Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

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ESPN ranks the #SFGiants' farm system 29th, but are things really as bleak as they seem? In this episode: • Context behind the low ranking • Potential stars in Eldridge, Gonzalez • Impact of recent prospect graduations Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

Is #SFGiants ownership content with mediocrity? In this MAILBAG episode: • Analyzing the team's payroll reduction • Evaluating young talent like Luciano, Matos • Debating Jerar Encarnacion's role for 2025 Listen to the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

#SFGiants make a significant trade 👀 In this episode: • Taylor Rogers dealt to Reds ... but why? • Reinvest $6M? Open spot for young arm? • Or are the Giants just being cheap? • SF interested in Luis Robert Jr. trade? Catch the latest episode of Locked On Giants now!

Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon: "The San Francisco Giants ... expressed interest in [Luis] Robert earlier this offseason, but those talks ... failed to produce a trade." www.nytimes.com/athletic/609...

Per @andrewbaggarly.bsky.social, who spoke to Buster Posey after the trade, the #SFGiants are *not* expected to reinvest the $6 million savings.

Are the #SFGiants doing enough to contend in 2025? 🤔 In this episode: • Kim signs with Rays; missed opportunity? • Tyler Fitzgerald's potential at 2B • Minor league signings: Lucchesi & Lamb Listen to the latest episode of Locked On Giants now! 🎤 benkaspick.com 📺 youtu.be/uK4zrDV-ddQ